Bee Editorial
Board accepts challenge to stabilize taxes
      No tax increases for two years? Is it possible? The Amherst Town Board hasn't completely dismissed the idea. In fact, members seem ready for the challenge. While freezing a $115 million budget, which has to include mandated increases, may seem impossible, the board is willing to try.
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Spindle items
JESSICA FINCH Associate Editor
      • DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF - I am fairly high strung; I'll admit it. Not when it comes to fashion, or going to the salon as often as possible, or having a fancy car - those things I don't care about.
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Presidential primaries providing pundits with points to ponder
DAN MEYER Political Columnist
      We're just days away from "Super Duper Tuesday" when 22 states hold presidential primary elections in a year when there are still no clearcut favorites for both the Democratic and Republican nominations. With that in mind, we are all aware that there is so much information to peruse when it comes...
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State of the town 'robust, strong'
SATISH MOHAN Amherst Supervisor
      All post-October 2006 disaster tasks have been completed, except for the felling of trees. We are waiting for the spring season to watch their revival before we make decisions on felling. To date we have spent $17.6 million. Our 2008 budget increased by 2 percent to $115.8 million.
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Let's ensure our border safety in a simple, accessible way
TOM REYNOLDS Congressman 26th District
      Itake every step we can to stem the flow of illegal and terrorist activity from crossing our border. Sometimes, however, there is red tape standing in the way of even critical things such as protecting our borders. Unfortunately, starting this week, Western New Yorkers will feel the sting of such...
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