Bee Editorial
Mohan's indecisiveness appears politically driven
      Although he didn't state who was pressuring him, Supervisor Satish Mohan e-mailed Council Member Deborah Bruch Bucki informing her that he was under pressure from several sources to change his deputy supervisor. Bucki commented on the fact that she is a Democrat and Mohan is a Republican and for a...
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JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
      + AFTER DEADLINE - Last minute dealings by Supervisor Satish Mohan on Jan. 2 affected an already "done deal" reported by The Amherst Bee. Last week's front page reported the appointment of Dr.
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by DAVID F. SHERMAN Managing Editor
      + ENGAGEMENTS AND WEDDINGS - This is the time of year when many couples begin planning one of the biggest events of their lives. Newly-engaged couples, as well as those closer to professing their vows, may want to have their good news announced in their local community newspaper.
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Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago Jan. 12, 1882 During the year just closed, six thousand one hundred and forty-six new buildings have been constructed in New York and Brooklyn at a cost of over fifty-seven million dollars.
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Another Cuomo waiting in the wings
BRIAN ACKLEY Political Columnist
      Is it too early yet to talk about who might be the next governor of New York State? And I don't mean Eliot Spitzer, who has been in the governor's mansion all of 10 or so days about now. OK, it's probably a little early to decide who might ascend to Albany's throne once Spitzer decides he's tired ...
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Redistricting task force seeking input from public
GEOFFREY M. HICKS Superintendent Sweet Home Schools
      The Sweet Home Board of Education convened a Task Force last March to study the options for potentially redistricting the attendance zones established for the district's four elementary schools. Elementary enrollment in the district has been declining, especially at Willow Ridge Elementary School ...
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Sewer district mergers save taxpayers money
JOEL GIAMBRA Erie County Executive
      As we begin a new year, I am pleased to announce the merger of several municipal sewer districts with Erie County. Recently, I stood with officials from the towns of Aurora, Hamburg, Lancaster and North Collins and the Village of Orchard Park as we made the official announcement.
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