Green space plan criticized for lack of information
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Opponents of the proposed $12 million bond for open space aren't against land preservation, just how the Amherst Town Board plans to go about it. A public information session was held during Monday's meeting in which 24 residents spoke about Councilman Bill Kindel's proposal to put a referendum on the November ballot. More ...
School taxes rise as predicted
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Just as predicted, the town's drop from 100 percent assessment has raised school taxes. (See editorial on page four) The Williamsville Central School District Board of Education approved its tax rate for the 2007-08 school year at the Aug. 14 meeting, and it includes an increase for Amherst residents. More ...
Plaid on parade
Members of D Company of the City Guard of the Gordon Highlanders parade through the grounds of the Amherst Museum Saturday afternoon during the annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games. More ...
'A critical time for the Mill'
Village looks to its options for grant monies
by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter
More than three years after purchasing the Williamsville Water Mill, the village has made strides toward accepting state grants for renovation purposes. According to Village Trustee Jeff Kingsley, the board's liaison to the Mill Restoration Committee, a resolution is expected to be on the agenda of the Aug. More ...
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FINAL FAREWELL - Firefighters salute outside the Eggertsville fire hall Monday afternoon as the funeral procession for the late William M. Belinson passes by en route to graveside services at Pine Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Belinson, an active Eggertsville firefighter for 59 years, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. His obituary is published on page 12. More ...
Town historian served 59 years as active Eggertsville firefighter
Using ceremonial shovels which were used to break ground for the three fire halls utilized by the Eggertsville Hose Company during its 99-year history, family members and fellow firefighters each cast a scoop of dirt on the grave of William M. Belinson Monday afternoon as he was laid to rest at Pine Lawn Cemetery, Cheektowaga. More...
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Town's mistake shouldn't cost the school districts
No comment at this time. That's basically what Supervisor Satish Mohan told us when questioned about the increased school taxes that resulted from the reduced equalization rate. He had no comment for the residents who will now see an increase because the town couldn't return to 100 percent assessment. He had no comment for those whose STAR assistance will be reduced. More...
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Using William Kindel's $12 million and $15,000 per acre estimates, the Town of Amherst would purchase 800 acres for "open space." Such purchases will necessarily deprive the town of property tax revenue. More...
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(Editors note: The Bee's police blotter is a sampling of unusual, sometimes humorous calls received by the police department. It is not intended to be a complete record of all incidents reported.) Friday, Aug. More...
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A Mass of Christian Burial was offered Friday, July 5 in SS. Peter & Paul Church, Williamsville, for David M. Elmer. Mr. Elmer, 70, of Eggertsville, a retired Amherst police detective sergeant, died Tuesday, July 3, 2007. Born in Buffalo, Mr. Elmer was a 1954 graduate of Kenmore High School. He attended Buffalo State College and the University at Buffalo. More...
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Amherst resident Terri L. Mangione, Ph.D., has been named dean of students at Canisius College. Mangione is responsible for supervision of student life, which includes the departments of residence life, campus programming and leadership development, international student programs, counseling, health services and disability support services. More...
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Bills hope tight end emerges as a 'Royal treat'
Each year, fantasy football league owners seek those hidden gems to emerge as players who will propel them to the championship. Robert Royal - whom the Bills plucked from the Washington Redskins in 2006 as a free agent - is a player who could fall into that category this year. More...
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The University at Buffalo Marching Band will hold a "Marching Band Spectacular" at 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 at Kunz Field on UB's North (Amherst) Campus. The show will feature the UB Marching Band's new football field shown for the first time to the public, plus performances by local high school bands. For more information, call 645- 2055. More...
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Williamsville Farmer's Market continues The Williamsville Farmer's Market will be held from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 27 at the Williamsville Water Mill, 56 E. Spring St. Locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers will be available. Entertainment this week will be provided by Kathy Moriarty. More...
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thurs. 23-Sept. 3 New York State Fair - Gates to the New York State Fair open at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 23 through Sept. 3 at the Empire Expo Center, 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse. More...
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The Skinnersville Cemetery Association, Inc. will hold its annual lot owners/trustee meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 in the White Chapel on the cemetery grounds, 490 Frontier Road, off John James Audubon Parkway, near the University at Buffalo's north campus. More...
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- LEGAL NOTICE - BOND RESOLUTION August 13, 2007 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF WILLIAMSVILLE, ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS, SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS, AND WATERLINE IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES IN CONTEMPLATION THEREOF. More...
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Community mourns loss of Bill Belinson