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Dashing performance
Williamsville North’s Kendal Donovan, left, and Williamsville South’s Amaree West race in Friday’s preliminary round of the Division I boys 100-meter dash at the Section VI Track and Field Championships, held this year at West Seneca West. West took sixth in Saturday’s finals. Oops! A Digital Subscription is required to view this content. Please note that the previously offered Free […]
Town Board approves updated LWRP
The Amherst Town Board unanimously approved the updated Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan and State Environmental Quality Review at its meeting Monday afternoon. The LWRP is a New York state-required process to enable municipalities to plan for recreation, land use and environmental needs along waterways. In Amherst, this includes Tonawanda Creek and Ellicott Creek. As part of the process, which has […]
Garden Walk Williamsville celebrates 20-year anniversary
The annual Garden Walk Williamsville is set to kick off this July for the 20th year in a row. Host gardeners and garden walkers alike will come together to showcase and witness all the various gardens Williamsville has to offer. This two-day event, taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16, will […]
Amherst first responders receive toolkit to help with language barriers
Amherst police, fire and emergency services recently received Assistive Communication Toolkits to help communicate with residents who may have limited English skills or disabilities that affect speech or hearing during an emergency situation. Erie County’s Office of Public Emergency Preparedness distributed 1,350 Assistive Communication Toolkits two weeks ago to municipal emergency managers across the county. Each of the distributed packets […]
Students to perform at Music on Main
Back by popular demand, the Williamsville South High School Advanced Jazz Ensemble will perform again this year at Music on Main. The 20-member ensemble will perform from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, on the corner of Rock Street and Main Street. Co-teachers Matt Cool and Marni Conte said the students are looking forward to playing again this year […]
Annual Farmers Market at Bassett Park returns June 11
Town of Amherst Parks has announced the Farmers Market at Bassett Park will return for a third season on Sunday, June 11. Bassett Park, located at the corner of Klein and Youngs roads, will host markets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10. Amherst Town Parks has worked to develop and […]
AWARD RECIPIENT
– Congressman Brian Higgins presented medals to Amherst resident Sgt. Steven Obe during a ceremony at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park on June 2. Sgt. Steven Obe was born on April 1, 1948. He attended Hutchinson Central Technical High School in Buffalo and began his service with the U.S. Air Force in 1967. After retiring from […]
Amherst Tree Board hosts seedling giveaway
The Amherst Town Board proclaimed June 11, 2023 as Arbor Day in the Town of Amherst. To mark the day and celebrate the town’s commitment to protect existing trees, and plant new trees, the Amherst Tree Board will celebrate by hosting an Arbor Day celebration at the Market at Bassett Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 11. The […]
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The annual Amherst Fire Council Memorial Service was held Sunday, June 4, to remember and honor the 20 members of the fire departments of the Town of Amherst who passed away in the last 12 months. After a service in the pavilion of Island Park, the 100 representatives gathered at the memorial at Amherst Town Hall for the wreath presentation. […]