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Editorials
Pleasant Meadows development granted another rezone
Lee Chowaniec
By unanimous vote, the Lancaster Town Board granted Marrano/Marc Equity rezone approval to develop a neighborhood business complex on 27-acres of the 271-acre project, along the north side of Walden Avenue.
May 9, 2008, 11:05
Editorials
Lancaster Town Board contracts Hodgson Russ LLP to serve as outside counsel
Lee Chowaniec
After informing the attendees at the recent Lancaster Town Board meeting that although the town has resident legal counsel, he stated that from time-to-time the town contracts outside counsel for specialized services. For such purpose, Supervisor Robert Giza offered a resolution to contract Hodgson Russ LLP consistent with the terms set forth by Hodgson Russ.
May 7, 2008, 19:19
Politician Press Releases
Iannello and Konst Release 2008 Development Package
Erie County Legislators Michele M. Iannello (D-Kenmore) and Kathy Konst (D-Lancaster) announced their 2008 Development Package at a press conference in Erie County Hall today. In an effort to continue their Reform Agenda, they have authored and presented three resolutions. They are re-introducing Term Limits for Legislators as a measure of Accountability. The resolution subsequently proposes a Local Law that would limit legislators to twelve years in office while changing the term of holding office to four (4) years. The Local Law was originally presented to the Legislature in 2006. If approved by the Legislature it would then have to go to the voters in November.
May 7, 2008, 11:40
Buffalo Sports
How much fire if there's smoke
Sabres on the move? Quinn says no
May 6, 2008, 15:59
Editorials
Lancaster abolishes highway crew chief position
Lee Chowaniec
By a 4-1 vote, the Lancaster Town Board approved a resolution that abolishes one position of Working Crew Chief in the Highway Department, effective May 5, 2008 and where the Supervisor of the Town of Lancaster will take the necessary action with the Personnel Officer of the County of Erie to accomplish the abolishment.
May 6, 2008, 10:57
Taxes and Fees
Mayor’s response to Depew budget tax increase, a classic example of government transparency
Lee Chowaniec
This past week, the Depew Village Board adopted their 2008-09 budget. The $12.31 million budget apportions $11.63 million into the general fund and $565,694 in the sewer fund. While overall budget spending increases by 6.1, the tax levy increases by only 3.1 percent.
May 4, 2008, 20:33
Editorials
Lancaster supervisor reviews 175th Anniversary Celebration schedule of activities
Chowaniec / Howell
Lancaster Supervisor Robert Giza, serving as committee Chair for the town’s 175th anniversary celebration reviewed the schedule of activities planned at the recent Town Board work session.
Apr 25, 2008, 12:58
Editorials
Spending is still out of control in proposed Lancaster school budget
Lee Chowaniec
In their press release, the Lancaster Central School District is elated to announce that they will be able to reduce the tax rate because of release from the state’s Contract for Excellence list and added cost cutting measures.
Apr 23, 2008, 18:23
Press Releases
Our Environmental Destiny
On April 26, 2008, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will speak at Stella Niagara on the topic of “Our Environmental Destiny.” His appearance there will occur eight years and one day after he spoke at NCCC in another celebration of Earth Day. When he arrived at the airport that day he was picked up and given a brief tour of Niagara Falls and along the gorge parkway.
Apr 22, 2008, 15:44
Editorials
Board approves resolution to support draft legislation to stop tax breaks for new condo construction
Lee Chowaniec
Declaring that the Town of Lancaster is committed to fair and equitable assessment practices, the Lancaster Town Board unanimously approved a resolution that unconditionally supports the draft legislation of NYS Senator William Stachowski that would change Section One, subdivision 1 of Section 339-y of the Real Property Law that would allow municipalities a local opt-out for newly constructed condominiums.
Apr 22, 2008, 11:15
Buffalo Sports
Rivalry - what rivalry
Miami to Toronto - no big deal
Apr 18, 2008, 10:57
Editorials
Resident again petitions Town memorialize Albany to reform Condo Law 339-y
Lee Chowaniec
The writer petitioned the Lancaster Town Board to once again memorialize Albany to reform Condominium Law 339-y and return its language to its original intent, namely, to grant property tax reductions only to buildings, four or more stories in height.
Apr 16, 2008, 14:39
Editorials
Windsor Ridge South development: “I want to put this to rest, once and for all,” says Lancaster Town Supervisor
Lee Chowaniec
That’s what Lancaster Supervisor Robert Giza told Brunck Road resident Donna Lukowski at the recent Town Board meeting. “I’m tired of you coming here and complaining about your flooding and drainage issues.”
Apr 13, 2008, 16:19
Editorials
Town of Lancaster Budget, corrections and a matter of perception
Lee Chowaniec
Having recently written a series on the Town of Lancaster budget, I welcomed the input I received from others regarding the credibility and accuracy of the data presented.
Apr 12, 2008, 16:07
Editorials
Pleasant Meadows Rezone and the Future of Walden Avenue
Gary S. Howell
To them, it's progress. To me, it's a disgrace.
Apr 11, 2008, 19:40
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