Delay in settling highway contract costs town
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Not until May will the Town of Amherst receive its official 2007 audit but Comptroller Darlene Carroll provided some insight into major budget variances. (See editorial on page four) During its Monday work session, the board got an earful from Carroll on finances in the town. More ...
Drug raid leads to arrest of six town residents
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
A large drug raid in Amherst and Clarence on Thursday resulted in the arrests of 36 people, including six Amherst residents. The bust also involved residents of Niagara County. Amherst Police Chief John C. Askey said the department has been working on the joint investigation for more than a year... More ...
Vote to rezone portion of Maple Road postponed
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Benderson Development Company's request to postpone the vote on rezoning a portion of Maple Road was accepted by the Amherst Town Board. During Monday's work session, Supervisor Satish Mohan said the developer has requested an extension, and the board was agreeable to the change. More ...
Most valuable player
Peter Schaefer plays trombone with the Sweet Home High School Jazz Ensemble during a concert March 27 at the middle school. A senior, he has performed all four years with the school's wind ensemble, jazz ensemble and pit orchestra. More ...
Williamsville Schools' proposed budget reduced with taxpayers in mind
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The Williamsville School District's 2008-09 budget won't be as big a burden to taxpayers as originally thought. Since releasing the preliminary budget in February, the district went from expecting a 4.69 percent spending increase to 4.10, but the better news for taxpayers is that the estimated ta... More ...
Accident involves two buses with Williamsville students on board
An injury accident involving the collision of two school buses was reported at 2:25 p.m. Thursday, March 27. The accident occurred in front of Maple East Elementary School, 1500 Maple Road. The buses had just pulled out of the Maple East driveway and were headed east on Maple Road in the left lan... More ...
A Race to Score
A RACE TO SCORE - Zack Stone and Nick Konotopsky compete in the Knockout Cancer Basketball Tournament held Sunday at the Clearfield Community Center. Organized by Alex Grano, 11, of East Amherst and his family, the event was a fundraiser to benefit Ride for Roswell. Photo by Joe Eberle Purchase col... More ...
It's show time: Red Blazer Varieties takes the stage April 3-5
This is the last chance to get tickets to the Amherst Male Glee Club's 60th anniversary show. The Red Blazer Varieties will be showcased at 7:30 p.m. April 3, 4 and 5 at Amherst Central High School, 4301 Main St. Tickets are $17 for adults and $14 for students. More ...
125 Years Ago April 5, 1883 Tuesday afternoon the people on Main Street were treated to a little excitement by a first-class runaway. The horse was owned by Mr. Ed. Shimer, of Shimerville, and started from Mr. Peter Horey's shed. It was finally caught about two miles east of the village. More... |
Four months into the year, and we aren't hearing screaming from the Amherst Town Board about whether there is a $4 million hole or not. In Supervisor Satish Mohan's second attempt at a budget it appears the town's chief financial officer put together a solid plan in 2007. More... |
As a resident of the Town of Amherst, it is appalling that the town cannot receive even the same amount of money through grants that it is spending on a grant writing firm. 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. 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... |
John A. Zaprowski, 83, of Williamsville, died Saturday, March 29, 2008. Mr. Zaprowski was the owner and operator of Lakeland Automotive and Car Parts Center from 1956 to 1983. He attended Salamanca High School and Bryant & Stratton Business School. More... |
Kenneth Huff, a teacher at Mill Middle School, was awarded a Toyota TAPESTRY grant of $10,000 for excellence and innovation in science education. The grant is administered by Toyota and the National Science Teachers Association. More... |
The Williamsville South softball team has accomplished some great feats over the past 10 years. Since 1997, the Billies have a record of 249-32 and won 10 straight division titles. They've also won five straight sectional titles, earned state championships in 2000, 2004 and 2006 and are on a 59-g... More... |
John Fullam, principal clarinetist for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, will be performing his favorite concerto with the Amherst Symphony Orchestra at its upcoming spring concert. "I'm always happy to get a chance to do it. It's a very special creation," said Fullam about Clarinet Concerto No... More... |
SOS recovery group to meet regularly Save Our Selves, a free secular recovery group dedicated to helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 8,15, 22 and 29 at the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. Call 636-4869, ext. 409. More... |
"Winner, winner, chicken dinner" is the catch-phrase in blackjack, something said in Vegas when a player hits the big win. The movie "21" gambles with a full deck, but the result is a mixed bag of tricks, more fitting for the smaller stakes than the high-roller table. More... |
New Image Anti-Aging & Cosmetic Laser Center, a high-end, state-of-the-art treatment facility, is open for business Owner Sherri Arbabzadeh, said the company aspires to go above and beyond client anticipation. "The flawless skin of your dreams can now be a virtual reality thanks to state-of-the-... More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - NOTICE OF THE PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING, ANNUAL DISTRICT VOTE AND ELECTION OF TWO (2) BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE AMHERST CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OF AMHERST, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Budget Hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 6, More... |
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