Bond approved to replace failing water systems
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Aging infrastructures on four roadways in Amherst will be replaced during the next 13 months. At Monday's Town Board meeting, a $1.62 million bond was approved, following a public hearing, to replace 11,400 linear feet of waterlines. More ...
Board has enough, terminates contract with Zorc and Chase
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
The Amherst Town Board has decided to terminate its agreement with Zorc and Chase, years after Council Member Dan Ward first tried to do so. The board unanimously approved Council Member Dr. Barry Weinstein's resolution that will end the town's relationship with the Washington D.C.-based law firm... More ...
School board candidate slates set
The three school districts in the town, Amherst, Sweet Home and Williamsville, have named their board of education candidates. Voting is Tuesday, May 20. Amherst Two board seats are up for election, and only two people have submitted petitions. More ...
Song of spring
Scott Wieser of Williamsville strums his guitar Friday while sitting beneath a blossoming tree in Glen Park near the banks of Ellicott Creek. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
FESTIVE DAY
FESTIVE DAY - Schneur Zalman Gurary and his brother Sholom Ber Gurary help prepare a Seder plate for the Mega Seder Meal held Saturday for UB students at the Chabad House in Amherst. Photo by Jim Smerecak More ...
Maple Road vote postponed again; May 5 supposed new date
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Once again, the Amherst Town Board did not vote on the request for rezoning a portion of Maple Road, and once again, it heard about two hours of public comment for and against the project. The same scene has taken place at every board meeting since the end of 2007. More ...
Police find alleged burglars stealing from training site
Two people allegedly attempting to steal copper piping were caught red-handed by a group of 15 Amherst police officers. The Emergency Response Team arrived for a drill at around 1 p.m. Thursday in a vacant building in the 3600 block of Main Street that had been donated for training. More ...
STEPPING UP
STEPPING UP - University at Buffalo students Pedro Sotelo, Jason Alonzo and Michael Shaffer take part in the third annul Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, Men's March Against Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence at UB's North Campus on Thursday. The men are wearing women's high-heeled shoes and carryin... More ...
MEET AND GREET
MEET AND GREET - Jeff Musial, owner of Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics, holds a fennec fox from Africa for sisters Haley and Nicole Kar to get a close look during the Center for Inquiry's Earth Day Festival on Saturday. Photo by Jim Smerecak More ...
Community News
Open Door Nursery School, in Williamsville, raised funds for the Garrison Park project by holding a book fair at Barnes and Noble. The school raised more than $300. Quota International, Inc. of Amherst will officially install its new officers on May 15: President Bernie Schott, Vice President T... More ...
125 Years Ago April 26, 1883 Through the stupidity or carelessness of some employee of the U.S. post office department, the letters for Williamsville were missent and did not reach this village. Although it is not our fault, we will try and make amends to our readers who are affected by this c... More... |
While Tuesday, April 22, marked the official Earth Day, there are still plenty of opportunities to make every day Earth Day. The Town of Amherst has recently announced several initiatives that can help you and those around you live a greener life. More... |
Apparently, Supervisor Satish Mohan has never heard the old adage: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." When I left the Town Board two years ago, the town's Engineering Department didn't need fixing. 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... |
Robert C. Krollman, 85, a Buffalo native and a Town of Amherst resident for the last 55 years, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, in the Elderwood Health Care Center at Wedgewood Nursing Home in Amherst. Born in Buffalo on Aug. 24, 1922, Mr. Krollman was a graduate of Burgard Vocational High School. He ... More... |
The Bison Scholarship Fund has scholarship opportunities for the 2008-09 school year. The program assists low-income families in areas of Western New York, including Eggertsville and Snyder. A privately funded tuition assistance program, Bison Scholarship Fund focuses on economically disadvantag... More... |
The Amherst Central girls lacrosse team's competitive non-league schedule continued last Friday with a 12-10 loss to Fairport at Amherst Central's Dimp Wagner Field. Fairport was a Section V Class A semifinalist last year. "It was a good test against a strong opponent from Section V," said Amher... More... |
The eighth annual walk to benefit Summit Educational Resources will be held Saturday, April 26, with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. and the walk starting at 11:30 a.m. The walk will begin at Summit Educational Resources, 150 Stahl Road, Getzville, and continue for close to three miles, foll... More... |
Eupraxsophy Café plans discussions on April 23 The Eupraxsophy Café will be offering discussions on exploring art, literature, current events and topics in ethics from a skeptical and humanist perspective at 7 p.m. today at the Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Road, Amherst. This month's fe... More... |
thurs. 24 . Cabaret - Kander and Ebb's most memorable score under the direction of Brother Augustine Towey. Opens at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 24 and continues at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. More... |
The Amherst Chamber of Commerce has named the winners of its 2008 Small Business Awards. The Chamber annually recognizes small businesses - those with 50 employees or fewer - from around the region for their success, innovation, customer service, philanthropy and ethical standards. More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - RZ Real Estate LLC. art. of org filed NY sec of state (SSNY) 2/12/08. Office Erie Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process may be served SSNY shall mail copy of process to 48a Brondesbury Road, London, NW66BS UK. Purpose: any lawful activity. More... |
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