Main- Transit responds to business fire hours after state competition
Extent of blaze caused by ignored alarm
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Just hours after cleaning up from the all-day 2008 New York State Championship Drill competition on Saturday at Main-Transit Fire Hall, the firefighters were called to a fire on Melrose Road. As of Tuesday, the cause of the $500,000 blaze remained under investigation. Main-Transit Fire Department responded to an alarm at 4:30 a.m. More ...
Arrest made in Reist Barn fire
Amherst police are not yet releasing details about their investigation, but they have made an arrest in the July 21 Reist Barn fire. Capt. Enzio Villalta said Spencer J. MacPherson, 20, of Cadman Drive, was charged with third-degree arson on Aug. 15. More ...
School tax rate increase is less than 1 percent
Williamsville
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Amherst and Clarence residents living in the Williamsville Central School District will pay a slightly higher tax rate this year, while Cheektowaga residents will see a small decrease. Thomas Maturski, assistant superintendent for finance and management services, explained the reasoning behind the figures during the Aug. 12 Board of Education meeting. More ...
SUMMER BLAST
SUMMER BLAST — The Bollinger sisters — Adriana, left, and Mia — enter the bounce house at Summer Blast, sponsored by the Amherst Recreation Department at Clearfield Community Center on Sunday. The department will wrap up its summer programming as youths prepare to head back to school the first week of September. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Board questions how proposed YMCA will affect traffic
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The YMCA Northeast Branch is hoping to move and expand its facility, but the Amherst Town Board had some concerns about the size and traffic. During Monday's board meeting, a public hearing was held concerning the project. Because it is a landlocked parcel, the board has to grant access, which would be on Tech Drive. More ...
An East Amherst woman was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Transit Road on Monday. New York State Police in Clarence are investigating the accident, which occurred at 10:55 a.m. A vehicle being operated by David E. Militello, 41, of East Amherst was making a left turn onto Transit Road from North French Road in the Town of Clarence. More...
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Bee Editorial
What is it going to take to get — and keep — Western New Yorkers in the black? That is left to be seen. But if Gov. David A. Paterson has his way, over the course of the next two years, the state could save roughly $2.6 billion. More...
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We presently have seven members of the Town Board, all proficient within their respective professions, but unfortunately, no one has the experience to run a $150 million corporation. Thus, they are not able to fulfill their promises when running for office, to cut costs and taxes. At present, the town has self-contained units or departments. More...
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(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.) Friday, Aug. 8 • A Wood Acres Drive resident complained that someone threw an egg inside his car. More...
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(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...
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Valentine Francis Decot III, 63, died July 2, 2008 in Mesa, Ariz. A native of Kansas City, Mo., he attended Amherst Central High School and Buffalo State College. In 1973, he left the Buffalo area and settled in Mesa where he lived the rest of his life. More...
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The following Amherst High School students have been named to the honor roll for the fourth quarter of the 2007-08 school year: Grade 9 David Apa, Emma Balkin, Thomas Balk, Jessica Banning, Steven Bardo, Russell Braun, Caitlin Burke, Julia Buscaglia, John Canna, Ashley Cercone, Sara Cherry, Anna Cole, Marissa Colucci, Lauren Costello, Kyle Cotter, Kimberly Cox, More...
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Since joining World TeamTennis 14 years ago, the New York Buzz had made three WTT finals appearances but never won a championship. Apparently, all they were missing was Jay Udwadia as their coach. More...
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The Amherst Symphony Orchestra will once again return to the grounds of the Amherst Museum for its summer concert. The two town amenities have collaborated in the past to provide an evening of music on the history-rich venue. This year's show is Friday. More...
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Registration for twirling group set for Aug. 20 Ambassadors Twirling Corps will hold baton twirling registration night from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, at Park School, 4625 Harlem Road, Snyder. Ages 3 to college age are welcome. Call 688-2514. More...
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thurs. 21 . Art in the Park — "Cer amics," with Casey Thomas, 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, Artpark, 450 S. Fourth St., Lewiston; free. 754-4375, www.artpark.net . More...
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Business & Professional Women of Buffalo Amherst will hold its meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3 at LeMetro, 5110 Main St., in the Walker Plaza. Amy Remmele, owner of Peak of Success, will facilitate the program, titled "Goal Setters are Goal Getters!" Reservations must be received by 5 p.m. Aug. 29, and can be made online at www.buffaloamherstbpw. More...
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