Jaros will retire July 26
Fifth department head to leave in 18 months
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
After 36 years working for the Town of Amherst, Town Clerk Susan Jaros will retire, effective July 26. "It has been my honor and privilege to serve the residents of Amherst for 36 years, and I have always tried to do my best to make the Amherst Clerk's Office run effectively and efficiently," sai... More ...
Police contract includes pay raise
by JESSICA L. FINCH Associate Editor
Word has spread since the June 23 confrontation between Supervisor Satish Mohan and Council Member Guy Marlette, and many are reacting negatively to accusations that were tossed out. (See editorial on page four) With no work session held Monday, the two have not yet met in a public setting since... More ...
UB breaks ground on projects
Out with the old, and in with the new. The University at Buffalo's North Campus broke ground on two major development projects this past week. Bulldozers demolished 20 year old trailers that had housed graduate students in the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The Engineering Trailer... More ...
Fourth of July celebration planned
The Town of Amherst's annual Independence Day celebration will fill the sky with music and fireworks. Kicking off the celebration is the Billy McEwen Band from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Friday, July 4, at the University at Buffalo's North Campus. The Erie County Wind Ensemble will play from 8:45 to 9:45 p.m... More ...
Old Home Days begins Tuesday
The 2008 version of the Williamsville-Amherst Old Home Days will begin Tuesday, July 8, at Island Park at the rear of the Village Hall, 5565 Main St. A Chiavetta's chicken dinner to benefit St. Stephen's Bethlehem Church will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. The parade steps off from Williamsville South ... More ...
We did it!
Annise Celano, left, Kelly Dixson and Taylor Manahan are all smiles following the Amherst Central High School commencement Saturday at the UB Center for the Arts. For more photos, see pages 10- 11. Photo by Jim Smerecak Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com More ...
Konst may shift gears
by LISA A. JOHNSON Lancaster-Depew Editor Kathy Konst may bow out of the race for Thomas Reynolds' congressional seat to take aim at 32-year incumbent state Sen. Dale Volker. More ...
RATED E FOR EVERYONE
RATED E FOR EVERYONE - Helen Flatow, a resident of Weinberg Campus, competes against volunteer coordinator Katie Phillips in a game of tennis on the popular Nintendo game system Wii. The campus held a Wii video game party for seniors on June 24 where they also played bowling, baseball and golf. Pho... More ...
Rural/Metro Medical Services enhances prehospital care
Rural/Metro Medical Services has undertaken a $3 million investment in technology and equipment to improve prehospital care for patients in Western New York. The investment includes upgrades to the company's computer aided dispatch, ZOLL E series & M series monitor defibrillators, and electronic ... More ...
Jon Powers, endorsed Democratic candidate in New York's 26th Congressional District, received an early endorsement from the New York State AFL-CIO. More... |
Mohan has no excuse for actions
If Council Member Guy Marlette hadn't stepped up to the plate, the Town and the Amherst Police Club Inc. would be going before an arbitrator on July 15. And in Personnel Director Bob McCarthy's professional opinion - that would have cost the town more. More... |
I suppose I should not be surprised to hear Supervisor Satish Mohan accuse Guy Marlette of corruption (Amherst Bee, June 25). 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... |
Lorraine Jean Lynn, 87, a longtime resident of Williamsville, died Saturday, May 31, 2008, in the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, Cheektowaga. More... |
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute recently named members to its board of trustees, including Thomas Comer '81, of Amherst, and Dennis J. Szefel of Getzville. They were elected to serve a three-year term. Comer is president, CEO and owner of Alliance Sleep Products, Inc., and Szefel is the chief ... More... |
Williamsville player on Clarence squad headed to Prague Cup
It's not uncommon to see athletes join travel teams during the summer to keep their skills up-to-date in their chosen sport, but one Clarence soccer team is giving a new meaning to the term "travel team. More... |
Island Park in Williamsville will host the annual Old Home Days event from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, through Friday, July 11, at the park, rear of Williamsville Village Hall, 5565 Main St. Visit oldhomedays.org for up-to-date, daily schedule. More... |
Caregiver group scheduled to meet The Men's Caregiver Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association of WNY, will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, in the private dining room at Elder- Wood Village at Glenwood, 5271 Main St., Williamsville. The group meets the first Wednesday and third Tuesda... More... |
now-fri. 4 . Friendship Festival - 22nd annual event features events at Riverside Park in Buffalo, through July 4. Events include heritage arts, family activities, midway, live music and festival idol competition. Celebrate the Fourth of July with a Kiddie Parade at 10:30 a.m. down Tonawanda ... More... |
Steve Glamuzina recently opened his newly renovated 10,000-square-foot wine retail and education facility, Georgetown Square Wines and Liquors. The business offers wine education classes, tastings and other special events. More... |
- LEGAL NOTICE - GET WRIGHT REALTY LLC, Articles of Org. filed N.Y. Sec. of State (SSNY) June 13, 2008. Office in Erie Co. SSNY design. agt. upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 70 Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York 14202. Reg.Agt. upon whom process may be served: ... More... |
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