Ethically or economically irresponsible? Or both?
Bee Editorial
      When the agenda for Monday's Town Board was released it included an unfortunate memo from Town Attorney Tom Jones. Because Council Member Dan Ward had joined a lawsuit against the town, the town would have to pay for outside council, to the tune of $20,000. While Jones expects it won't cost quite that much, the tally won't be known for some time.
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
      • BEST WISHES - I have appreciated Town Clerk Susan Jaros since I started covering Amherst in 2005. She was a source of knowledge when I needed a straight answer.
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Out of the Past
      125 Years Ago July 26, 1883 Through the blundering of some postal official, the Williamsville letter mail was not received last night. This is the second time this unfortunate mistake has happened. Whoever is responsible should be severely censured, and it is our purpose to have the matter thoroughly investigated.
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Paterson's dental association deal shows cavities still exist in Albany
DAN MEYER Political Columnist
      While it should come as no surprise to anyone, the permeating culture of petty partisan politics, backroom deals and handshake-with-a-wink agreements is very much alive and well in Albany. The latest example comes from some accusations that Gov.
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Review of town employees' salaries and benefits
SATISH MOHAN Amherst Supervisor
      Amherst residents have often enquired about the salaries and wages the town pays to its employees. We will be publishing this information on the town's Web site.
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