Voters will decide on green space
      Amherst Residents for Green Space are very pleased with the outcome of the vote at the board meeting on Sept. 4 in favor of allowing the $12 million bond for green space to be put on the Nov. 6 ballot.
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Fireman's widow thankful for support
      To all the volunteer and paid firefighters throughout New York State who were touched by Bill's leadership, love of country, town and the fire service, many thanks.
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Farmers market a plus for community
      As a retail merchant in the Village of Williamsville, I have noticed an increase in customer traffic in my store on Saturday mornings this past summer. I believe the Farmers Market at the Williamsville Mill has given my Saturday business a positive boost.
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Support for dog park resurrected
      Whatever happened to the idea of Amherst having a dog park? There were a few articles and meetings about it quite a while ago and then nothing. Whatever came of the meetings? Many cities throughout the United States are way ahead of us being "dog-friendly," having more than one dog park within a c...
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Green space debate is about balance
      Our family has lived in the Town of Amherst since 1970. During this time we have worked to support open space in our town, and we have also been in business. Most of my career was spent in business as a manager and owner. I believe in seeking a balance between the business development needs and th...
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Support the green space proposal
      The historical record of Amherst developers is not an attractive one. They have built homes in flood plains and in areas where a fluid underground relentlessly tears their unsecured foundations apart. They have built so many homes that we approach traffic gridlock. When the inevitable problems dev...
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