Bee Editorial
New York State makes right decision on training
      We agree with New York State’s new standards for planning and zoning boards, which are to be implemented on Jan. 1. Members of planning boards and zoning boards of appeal are now required to receive a minimum of four hours of training in order to maintain their seats.
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
      • RESOLUTION — I always make New Year’s resolutions but I more so believe in making changes in your life as needed. If the new year symbolizes a new start for you then embrace it to stop smoking, lose weight, start a new hobby, look for your dream job or whatever it may be.
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Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago Dec. 29, 1881 Now is the time to turn over a new leaf. Adopt good resolutions and abide by them. Dr. H.G. Hopkins, physician at the Williamsville Insane Asylum, paid our office a pleasant visit. The story is set afloat that President Arthur will soon marry the daughter of Secret...
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Waterfront development still needs an anchor
BRIAN ACKLEY Political Columnist
      Any good outdoorsman knows you can spend idyllic hours casting into the water, only to get a thrilling bite on “that one last cast” as the sun sinks slowly on the western horizon. It’s about one minute to sundown for Buffalo’s Bass Pro plan.
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Work underway to streamline budget process
SATISH MOHAN Amherst Supervisor
      The 2007 budget for the Town of Amherst was adopted by default on Nov. 20 for $112.55 million against the 2006 budget of $107.88 million, a 4.3 percent increase. The 2006 budget in reality should have been $110.88 million if we fully accounted for health care and utility costs. Out of this $112.
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