Town Board crumbles under pressure
Bee Editorial
      The Town of Amherst's last meeting of 2007 was no better than the first. As is the case when it comes to voting on major issues, the board falls apart - sometimes even for minor issues, but that is, well, another issue. Monday's vote on whether to allow People Inc.
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
      • THE SPIRIT NEVER FAILS TO SHOW UP - After Monday's Amherst Town Board meeting, I had trouble sleeping, thinking about the fast-approaching holidays.
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Plenty to ponder as time to shop grows shorter
DAN MEYER Political Columnist
      Some random thoughts on things that may or may not be making headlines as I ponder the meaning of life while standing behind a shopping cart waiting patiently in line at a local store to purchase some new socks for winter: • The laugh of the week came courtesy of a help wanted sign posted o...
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Positive results yielded in 2007, citizens will benefit
MARY LOU RATH New York State Senator
      While 2007 can certainly be characterized as a unique legislative year, it has also been productive. Several positive measures, ranging from tax relief, economic growth, health care, education and government reform, have been enacted that will benefit the citizens of our state and our communities.
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Correction
      The total prize money for the 2007 Village of Williamsville Holiday Lighting Contest, was incorrectly listed in the What's Going On. Winners will be awarded more than $400 in cash and prizes, with first place winning $200.
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County budget addresses community needs
LYNN MARINELLI Legislature Chairperson
      The Erie County Legislature adopted as amended a 2008 balanced budget by a 10-5 vote Dec. 4, after the county executive proposed a $1.4 billion operational budget and $58.5 million capital plan.
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