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Board adopts village no-idle policy by ELIZABETH TAUFA Reporter The Williamsville Village Board has adopted a "vehicle no idle" policy in an effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the village. The policy, which was proposed by Trustee Basil Piazza, was adopted at Monday's meeting. "We're trying to make everyone more aware of the little things we all d... More ... Motorcyclist charged with DWI A man who allegedly crashed his motorcycle into a vehicle on Youngs Road Sunday has been charged with driving while intoxicated. Kevin M. Macoff, 41, of Williamsville, faces DWI and crossing a double yellow line charges after he attempted to pass a vehicle in a no-passing zone, police said. More ...
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor To many Amherst residents hearing that the town workforce is being reduced may not cause an immediate reaction, but hearing the words development and drainage usually do. Those two issues have been on the forefront of grievances and the department charged with helping to fix the problems may be cu... More ... The challenge is set Youths sought for relay mission by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor The challenge: keep your team's relay going for 12 hours. The mission: have fun. The location: Sweet Home High School's track, 1901 Sweet Home Road. If you choose to accept this challenge, report to the Amherst Dusk to Dawn Relay Challenge on May 25. Details will follow. More ...
Carl Copeland and Chris Chungbin transport trees to the location where they were to be planted in Dann Park in Amherst. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, along with several Scout troops, Dann Lake Park Committee members, and Air and Waste Management members planted a total of 300 trees during the ... More ... Summer driver education sessions set at Park School The Park School of Buffalo will offer two driver education programs this summer. The program is a comprehensive program providing each student with six hours of behind-the-wheel training, a minimum 18 hours in-car observation, 24 hours of classroom lectures, and a basic AAA membership for one year... More ... Correction Roy Wixson was not named in last week's paper as a candidate for Amherst Town Board. He will be seeking a seat in November. More ... Poet will headline fourth annual celebration World-renowned poet Sonia Sanchez, author of more than 15 books, including "Shake Loose My Skin: New and Selected Poems," will headline the fourth annual Buffalo/Williamsville Poetry, Music, Dance Celebration at Kleinhans Music Hall, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 26. More ... Boost in state aid gives taxpayers a break by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor The adoption of the state budget realized a $1.75 million increase in funding for the Williamsville Central School District. And every cent will be used to ease the tax burden on residents. Superintendent Howard S. Smith estimates that the tax increase for the 2007-08 school year will be less t... More ... Three propositions carry impact of 1 cent by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor In addition to the budget and three School Board members, the Williamsville Central School District community will be asked to vote on three propositions in the May 15 election. No. 1: Mill Street Campus Bond Proposition The district has formulated a plan to reconstruct the bus loop at Mill Mi... More ... Amherst Police Department praised; receives reaccreditation The Amherst Police Department has once again been accredited by the state Department of Criminal Justice Services. An accreditation assessment team reviewed the department's policies and procedures and concluded, in a report issued April 19, that it complied with standards for reaccreditation. More ...
Holy Angels Academy juniors, from left, Catherine Dines, Kelly Dunn, Alexandra Tetrault and Jessica Yee, all of Amherst, were recently inducted into the St. Catherine of Siena Chapter of the National Honor Society. They were selected for membership based on their character, leadership, scholarship... More ... Peddling by permit only; residents must be alert by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor On April 16 two men were spotted going around town in a vehicle with the logo "Chef's Choice" selling seafood and steaks , which prompted a complaint to Amherst police. Not only were they considered suspicious they also didn't have the required solicitors' permit from the town. More ...
Hockey fans from the community traveled to Eastern Hills Mall to see and get photographs taken with the Stanley Cup. The championship trophy was on display Friday afternoon. The Buffalo Sabres have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs in their quest for the cup. More ... Students are warned to be on alert after assault in parking lot Amherst Police are warning women to be on alert after an attempted rape was reported at 229 American Campus Drive. A 19-year-old woman was walking to her vehicle in the northwest portion of the parking lot about 11 p.m. Monday when she was grabbed from behind by two men and forced into a four-door... More ... Wendy's robbery allegedly connected to employees Two employees have been arrested in the April 17 robbery of Wendy's on Transit Road at Wehrle Drive. Amherst police Capt. Timothy Green said two suspects have been charged with robbery: Jamieson Lococo, 20, of Amherst and Brandyn Sumpter, 17, of Buffalo. More ... Community News Sen. Mary Lou Rath has awarded $10,000 to Univera Healthcare's Fun 2B Fit program to subsidize bus transportation to area Wegmans so students can participate in the Eat Well. Live Well program, which teaches healthy eating habits to fight obesity. More ... JCC adopts plan to build Northtowns facility The Jewish Community Center of Greater Buffalo is closing its Amherst location as part of an effort to stem financial losses. The center's Board of Directors voted April 18 to close the Benderson Family Building on North Forest Road in stages between now and Labor Day. More ... UB students congratulate city school on achievements A business and professional communication class from the University at Buffalo held a dance for students and teachers at Hillery Park Elementary School in Buffalo on Friday to celebrate achievements of sixth, seventh and eighth-graders. The dance was coordinated by the UB students as part of their... More ... Rotary to host charity golf tournament The Eastern Hills Sunrise Rotary foundation will hold its 13th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, May 14, at the Brookfield Country Club. Check-in and a barbecue lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. Golf will begin at 12:30 p.m. and will be a four-person scramble format with a shotgun start. An o... More ... Beautiful Beginnings Bridal Fair Eastern Hills Mall to help perfect the 'big day' by KIMBERLY M. KARCHER Clarence Editor It finally happened. Your one true love asked you to spend the rest of your life with him. After tears of joy, champagne toasts to the future newlyweds and late-night calls to family and friends - reality sets in. It's time to plan the perfect wedding. More ... Community News Dann Lake Town Park in Amherst recently had 300 seedlings and bare-root trees planted by a group of Girl Scout, Boy Scout and Cub troops. Troops involved were Cub Scout Pack No. 279, Boy Scout Troop No. 451 and Girl Scout troops 786, 395, 1122, 1039, 82, 193, 26, 1189, 455 and 905. More ... Matron, patron to make appearance at meeting The official visit of the Grand Matron Joanne M. Dyer and Grand Patron Quentin O. Bensink of the Order of the Eastern Star of New York State and the 2007 Grand Line officers will be part of a dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by an open meeting at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 19 at the Holiday Inn, 1881 Niag... More ... DEC camps accepting applications Assemblyman Jim Hayes, R-Amherst, is accepting applications from Amherst children, age 12 to 17, who would like to attend a free, one-week Department of Environmental Conservation camp in the Adirondack or Catskill mountains. One child will be chosen to attend the camp. More ... Health seminars set Natural Harmony Holistic Health Center has scheduled a series of lectures on current health concerns. From 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 26, a free presentation on disease prevention and antiaging will be hosted by Whole Food Supplements. More ... |
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