Sweeney looks to add signs at village crosswalks
by JILL SCHMELZER Reporter

The crosswalks at School and Academy streets and Glen and Howard avenues do not have stop signs at the crosswalks, which could be hazardous to pedestrians.

Trustee Richard Sweeney addressed the two crosswalks during the Village of Williamsville Board work session held Monday.

He sought to have crosswalk signs installed at the locations for approximately $80 $100 each. The signs would be used to alert drivers of pedestrians. As the board investigated the issues, it was noticed that the crosswalk at School and Academy streets had a stop sign at the north end, but lacked one from the other way.

Instead of purchasing an advisory sign for the crosswalk, Sweeney will address the issue during the Traffic and Safety Committee meeting. The committee may then recommend the village board purchase and install a stop sign at the site.

In other news: according to Department of Public Works Crew Chief Michael Parker, the Town of Amherst opened the bid for garbage totes Sept. 20 and Rehrig Pacific Company currently has the lowest bid. However, the Village of Williamsville board is looking to wait until the garbage contracts are awarded for the new year. Negotiations began yesterday.

A public hearing will be held to address the newspaper and periodical boxes in the right of way along Main Street at 7:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 at Village Hall, 5565 Main St. in Williamsville.