Planning Board in favor of Maple Road project
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The Amherst Planning Board has recommended the rezoning of a section of Maple Road which is earmarked for a multi-use development, but Board Member Debra Norton said the site is not designed for such a project. "Saying this will not change the comprehensive plan is ridiculous," she said about the... More ...
QuieterHome Program to begin this year
by KEATON T. DEPRIEST Cheektowaga Editor
Despite sweltering conditions inside the Maryvale High School auditorium, approximately 600 residents attended a public information meeting Friday to learn about their eligibility for noise reduction solutions based on their vicinity to the airport. More ...
Keeping cool
The pool at the Clearfield Community Center was a hot spot last week as temperatures soared during the first week of summer vacation for area elementary and high school students. More ...
Woman turns 112, making her 26th oldest on Earth
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Beautiful. That is how 112-year-old Olivia Patricia "Pat" Thomas described her birthday on June 29. The milestone makes her the 26th oldest person in the world, 12th in the country and second in New York. The bouquet of pink roses, the enormous white frosted cake and the people who sang "Happy B... More ...
Old Home Days begins Tuesday, July 10
The biggest event of the summer starts Tuesday, July 10. The 30th annual Williamsville-Amherst Old Home Days will be held from Tuesday through Friday, July 10-13 at Island Park at the rear of the Amherst Municipal Building, 5583 Main St. More ...
Toward the end of every semester that Paul A. Willax taught management classes at the University at Buffalo, his students would always ask how to use what they learned in school in the real world. The Clarence resident, now retired from UB, has an innovative answer. More... |
School is out and youth activity complaints have increased in the Amherst police blotter. If the youths in Amherst need something better to do than throw beer bottles at cars and eggs at houses or drink alcohol, I'm sure we can come up with something. More... |
The farmers' market committee would like to thank the Village Department of Public Works for doing such a terrific job for our Market at the Mill. More... |
(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. More... |
(Editor's note: Call The Bee at 632-0390 and record a one-minute comment on our Bee Heard line. It gives readers an opportunity to comment quickly and candidly on items of local or regional interest. Callers do not have to identify themselves and no callers' names will be used. More... |
James Arthur Conway, 74, of Siesta Key, Fla., and West Hartford, Conn., and formerly of Amherst, a retired University at Buffalo professor, died Thursday, June 28, 2007. Born in Bronxville, N.Y. More... |
The following North High School students have been named to the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2006-07 school year: 9th Grade Rachelle Abelson, Bradley Anderson, Melissa Ansell, Margaret Antalek, Kylie Arcara, Olivia Arcara, Ashley Archambault, Matthew Asirwatham, Michael Austin, Hann... More... |
For many teams, the beginning of the free agency signing period is a time to retool and revamp the roster in an effort to put the best possible squad on the playing field, no matter what the sport. However, when it comes to Buffalo Sabres fans, free agency has recently been about as appealing as c... More... |
The Drug and Treatment Court is celebrating its 11th year in Amherst. Established in 1996 by Town Judge Mark Farrell, the Amherst Drug Court has the distinction of being the first suburban drug court in the United States. "At the time, there were only 10 to 12 drug courts in the U.S.," Farrell s... More... |
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 pro... More... |
It's time to get a delicious Taste of Buffalo at the 24th annual event, held at Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square in downtown Buffalo. The Taste of Buffalo is one of the nation's largest food festivals and attracts more than 450,000 people annually. More... |
The 11th annual Drums Along the Waterfront will make a bang at its new location at the University at Buffalo Stadium at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6. Seven of the world's best and most talented youth drum and bugle corps will bring all the power, precision and pageantry to Amherst for this musical compe... More... |
When shopping for that certain gift with a personal touch, Initial Presents has your product. The new store, located at 5655 Main St., in Williamsville, carries a variety of items that can be specially monogrammed, from tote bags and towels to stuffed animals and blankets. More... |
e-mail: legals@beenews.com Amherst legal deadline: 5:00 p.m. Friday - LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that a Public Hearing will be held by the Town Board of the Town of Amherst on July 16, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. More... |
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