Is it possible to freeze a town budget for two years?
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Supervisor Satish Mohan said he wants to freeze the Town of Amherst's budget for the next two years. (See editorial on page four) He made the statement during his State of the Town address, part of the Amherst Chamber of Commerce's annual luncheon, held on Friday at Classics V Banquet Center. More ...
Super Tuesday expected to set tone of presidential election
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Voters will likely experience a colder trip to the polls this year now that New York State has moved its primary election to February. In April 2007, Gov. Eliot Spitzer signed a bill moving the primary from March 4 to Feb. 5. More ...
Big band
Musicians from Amherst Central High School performed Saturday evening at the 13th annual Big Band Dance and silent auction. The event helped raise funds for a student music tour and performance at Walt Disney World this spring. Photo by Joe Eberle Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Senator Rath will not seek re-election
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
After 15 years in office, New York State Sen. Mary Lou Rath will not seek re-election. The 16th District Republican made the announcement on Monday, saying that each year there comes a time to decide whether to run again or do something else with her life. This year she has decided not to run. More ...
Snowy Smile
SNOWY SMILE - Tara Hurley, left, her mother Diane and sister Carolyn join Kelsey Simon in making a snowman Saturday outside a resident's window at Bassett Manor assisted living community in Amherst. Photo by Joe Eberle Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Burroughs resigns as town engineer
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Town Engineer Jeff Burroughs submitted his letter of resignation on Friday. "I feel like it's time for a change, I have personal and professional reasons," Burroughs said. According to Supervisor Satish Mohan, Burroughs will leave 10 days from the date of his letter. More ...
The proposed Town Centre plan will include a 4-acre park along Maple Road, thus moving the actual buildings back, at least 100 feet from the street. The linear park will cross the entire frontage of the property, which is on the former Buffalo Gun Club tract. More... |
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. More... |
The proposal for commercial development of the former Buffalo Shooting Club property is a huge mistake. It is inappropriate for a residential neighborhood, and paradoxically, it defies, even mocks, Amherst's own Comprehensive Plan. More... |
(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, Jan. More... |
(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... |
Shirley Findinger Sheffer, 88, of Williamsville, died on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 at Canterbury Woods in Amherst. A lifelong resident of Williamsville, she was valedictorian of her Williamsville High School class of 1937 and graduated with honors from Houghton College in 1941. More... |
Sweet Home Senior High School recently inducted 80 juniors and seniors into the National Honor Society. In order to be inducted into the society, students must maintain an average of 90 percent and demonstrate qualities in scholarship, service, leadership and character. More... |
Girls hockey may not happen next year in Williamsville but for one day it was a reality. A team of seven girls from Williamsville East and another seven from Williamsville South defeated a team of 10 girls from Williamsville North, 3-2, in the Williamsville High School Girls Hockey Showcase last ... More... |
The Williamsville South High School Drama Club is sticking with traditional and classic musical comedy with its presentation of "The Pajama Game. More... |
Pamuk's 'Snow' set as book club selection The Center for Inquiry's Friends of the Center Book Club has selected "Snow," the Nobel prize-winning novel by Orhan Pamuk, for discussion at the next meeting. The group will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Center, 1310 Sweet Home Road. The bo... More... |
thurs. 31 . The Angelina Project - Local playwright Frank Canino's tale of a murderous woman in turn-of-the-century America presented by Theatre Plus under the direction of Tom Dooney. Opens 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. More... |
BNI Business Makers will meet at 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 at Amberleigh on Maple Road, at the corner of Transit Road in Williamsville. Harry Forrest, an attorney with Gross Shuman Brizdle & Gilfillan with offices in Buffalo and Canada, will speak about the state scaffold law. Contact Deb Nye, at ... More... |
e-mail: legals@beenews.com • Amherst legal deadline: 5:00 p.m. Friday - LEGAL NOTICE - Notice of Formation of Big Star Development LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with NY Dept. of State on 1/11/08. Office location: Erie County. Secy. More... |
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