Dorm decision driven by tax base
     It is quite difficult to watch our elected officials place money above the safety and concerns of our community. Indeed, that occurred in the Town of Amherst recently when (various boards) voted to approve the development of a student dormitory on Chestnut Ridge Road.
More ...

Reynolds is not seeking spotlight
     President Reagan once said, "There is no limit to what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit." That has always been one of my favorite quotes and brings a local leader to mind, Rep. Thomas Reynolds.
More ...

Campaign rules not followed
     If Jack Davis wants to be a congressional lawmaker, why can't he and his staff obey the local election laws? They have the signs illegally posted on corners of vacant lots, on church properties and near bridges in complete defiance of local laws. The signs say "save jobs." There is a job waiting for
More ...

Protecting youth is paramount
     Please, please, Amherst Bee, please tell me it ain't so.
More ...

Libraries will close without funding
     I just don't get it - perhaps incredulous is a more accurate description. Last summer, our community mobilized forces and joined together to prevent our library from closing permanently. This involved thousands of people signing petitions, writing letters, and a crowd of more than 200 people overflo
More ...