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Maple Road vote postponed
According to the agenda for tonight’s Amherst Town Board meeting, the vote on rezoning a portion of Maple Road will not be held.
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Proposed change to zoning code too late for Town Centre petitioners
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The Town of Amherst Planning Department is addressing some old zoning issues. (See editorial on page four) A public hearing, held at the April 7 meeting, remains open as procedural changes need to be made to the proposal, with a vote expected at the April 21 meeting.
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District looks to save $551,000 in energy costs
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Green, green, green - society has stopped ignoring the warnings about environmental decline. It appears that just about everyone is making changes to lead a more environmentally conscious life and the Williamsville Central School District is no exception.
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Discarded ashes blamed for house fire
Oakwood Drive
by DAVID F. SHERMAN Managing Editor
For the second time in four months, carelessly discarded fireplace ashes have been blamed for a disastrous house fire in Amherst. Shortly before 9:30 Monday night, a fire was reported in a sprawling ranch house at 80 Oakwood Drive. Main-Transit firefighters found heavy fire conditions at the rear...
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Students support troops
Soldiers from the Niagara Falls Air Force Base stopped at Heim Elementary School April 8 to pick up books for American troops serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. Students collected the books through a school-wide literacy project. Photo by Joe Eberle Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com
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Ranzenhofer plans to make Senate fiscally responsible
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Erie County Republicans appear to have found the person to fill Sen. Mary Lou Rath's "big shoes" - County Legislator Michael Ranzenhofer. Since Rath announced her retirement from the 61st District in January, the Republicans have been on the search for their candidate, and on April 10 at the Uni...
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Burroughs Drive tree removal begins; resident still arguing
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The removal of 44 trees on Burroughs Drive in Amherst began on Tuesday morning, much to the disappointment of some residents. Erie County Sheriff's deputies were on the scene, as many as four at one time, according to a resident on the street.
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Task Force plans meeting on underage drinking
The Amherst Task Force for Healthy Community * Healthy Youth is one of hundreds of organizations nationwide that will hold a town meeting on underage drinking from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the auditorium at the Harlem Road Community Center, 4255 Harlem Road.
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125 Years Ago April 19, 1883 Two years ago, Messrs. Frank and Henry Metz of Williamsville bought at Buffalo Plains some thirteen acres, formerly a part of the Sherwood estate, paying $2,150. More... |
We can empathize that the Amherst Town Board has a tough decision to make at its April 21 meeting, when it is scheduled to vote on the rezoning of the former Buffalo Shooting Club on Maple Road. There have been a lot of pros and cons related to the development of this project. More... |
"An educated consumer is our best customer" is a familiar advertising slogan that makes a lot of sense. An informed school budget voter makes the best voter; so how can we educate ourselves before we vote on our school budget on May 20? More... |
(Editor's 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... |
Guy Oliver Walser Jr., of Williamsville, died Monday, April 7, 2008. Mr. Walser served his country in both World War II and Korea. He served his faith in the priesthood since 1964 and retired from GM Harrison Radiator in Lockport. More... |
Romona Popowich, president of the Williamsville Central School District Board of Education, testified before the New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief on April 2. Headed by Nassau County Executive Thomas R. More... |
If Williamsville North is going to be considered one of the elite girls outdoor track teams in the state, the Lady Spartans have to knock off one of the best programs in the area early this spring. North's first dual league meet of 2008 is slated for 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, at Clarence. More... |
Eastern Hills Mall will hold its second annual "Beautiful Beginnings Bridal Fair" from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at the mall, 4545 Transit Road. Highlights of the day will include a grand prize valued at over $1,000 and a bridal fashion show. as well as vendor giveaways and a complimentary gif... More... |
'Emphasis on the Arts' exhibit to open April 16 Tennyson Court Senior Care Community will host a monthlong "Emphasis on the Arts" exhibit featuring artists from Autistic Services Inc. at 49 Tennyson Court, Williamsville. An opening reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. Autis... More... |
The American Repertory Theater of Western New York (ART) is presenting Tennessee Williams' passionate masterpiece, "The Rose Tattoo," with performances from April 18 through May 11 at Theaterloft, 545 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo Winner of the 1951 Tony Award for Best Play, this is one of Williams' most... More... |
Medcotek Inc. has signed a licensing agreement with the University at Buffalo for use of a new technology that will advance the company's entry into the teleradiology market. Medcotek is one of 10 companies located in UB's Center for Excellence, and 28 companies are located in UB's incubator adja... More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - Devon Facility Management LLC, a Michigan limited liability company formed on 8/25/07, filed an Application for Authority with the New York Secretary of State NYSS) on 1/25/08. Office is to be located in Erie County. More... |
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