U-S-A Niagara has set a public hearing for 2pm Monday on the future
of the Wintergarden. They've signed a deal to buy it from Smokin Joe
Anderson. The plan is to tear it down and restore the old Falls Street
corridor. Anderson bought the building from the city for $1-million in
2003. U-S-A Niagara paid $1.7-million for it last week. The hearing will
be held at City Hall.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
69 YEAR OLD
A 69 year old Lockport man was arrested Thursday and charged with
stalking a woman over the past year. Robert Halifax of 6148 Reger Drive
was also charged with harassment. A Corwin Avenue woman told police
had had followed her for the past year. Halifax denied even being in the city
July 28 when the victim alleges he watched her and her friends on the playground
at 0utwater Park. He was arrested at his home without incident. Police say
the woman picked Halifax out of a photo array.
stalking a woman over the past year. Robert Halifax of 6148 Reger Drive
was also charged with harassment. A Corwin Avenue woman told police
had had followed her for the past year. Halifax denied even being in the city
July 28 when the victim alleges he watched her and her friends on the playground
at 0utwater Park. He was arrested at his home without incident. Police say
the woman picked Halifax out of a photo array.
BUILDING CODE INFRACTIONS
Building code inspectors and police entered three homes in Lockport Friday morning
as part of a citywide sweep looking for violations. They found several at
279 and 294 Washburn but 264 Washington was found to be in pretty good shape.
279 Washburn was described as a "wreck inside" by one police officer. Cockroaches
were said to have infested the other. More warrants will be served in the coming weeks
to owners failing to respond to warnings from the Code Enforcement Department.
as part of a citywide sweep looking for violations. They found several at
279 and 294 Washburn but 264 Washington was found to be in pretty good shape.
279 Washburn was described as a "wreck inside" by one police officer. Cockroaches
were said to have infested the other. More warrants will be served in the coming weeks
to owners failing to respond to warnings from the Code Enforcement Department.
RIDERS ON THE STORM
One of the biggest crowds ever seen inLockport were at the Ulrich city
Center Friday night for a concert by the "RIDERS ON THE STORM." The group
features two of the original members of the Doors. They did two encores. Parking
lots were jammed and lines stretched about 50 deep for food and beer tickets.
Center Friday night for a concert by the "RIDERS ON THE STORM." The group
features two of the original members of the Doors. They did two encores. Parking
lots were jammed and lines stretched about 50 deep for food and beer tickets.
GRANTO LEAVING/INGRASCI GONE
Falls School Superintendent Carmen Granto told the Gazette Friday he would
step down when his contract expires at the end of next June. He said he had
no intention of asking for an extension, that 42 years was enough. Granto told
the paper he's exploring other career options. He's had some very good offers
in the private sector and he may run for office. He said the whole world's open
and he may just decide to sit on his patio and read. At the same time, the
paper reported that Business Administrator James Ingrasci left his job this
week. He'd previously said he would retire next January 9th. Granto said
final interviews for a replacement would be held next week and he's hoping
to reccommend someone at school board meetings on August 21 or 28.
step down when his contract expires at the end of next June. He said he had
no intention of asking for an extension, that 42 years was enough. Granto told
the paper he's exploring other career options. He's had some very good offers
in the private sector and he may run for office. He said the whole world's open
and he may just decide to sit on his patio and read. At the same time, the
paper reported that Business Administrator James Ingrasci left his job this
week. He'd previously said he would retire next January 9th. Granto said
final interviews for a replacement would be held next week and he's hoping
to reccommend someone at school board meetings on August 21 or 28.
SMOKES
The State Senate also resurrected a bill that had died in June and is once again
poised to try to collect taxes on cigarettes sold to non Indians at reservation stores.
The Senecas had threatened legal action. The bill passed without any debate
during the one day special session. The bill would ban tobacco manufacturers
from selling smokes without a state tax stamp to wholesalers who don't certify
that they won't resell them without applying the state tax stamp. The Senate also
passed a bill limiting annual property tax increases to 4 per cent...or 120 per cent
of the inflation rate, whichever is lower. The bill is considered to be a symbolic
move because the measure is regarded as D-O-A in the Assembly.
poised to try to collect taxes on cigarettes sold to non Indians at reservation stores.
The Senecas had threatened legal action. The bill passed without any debate
during the one day special session. The bill would ban tobacco manufacturers
from selling smokes without a state tax stamp to wholesalers who don't certify
that they won't resell them without applying the state tax stamp. The Senate also
passed a bill limiting annual property tax increases to 4 per cent...or 120 per cent
of the inflation rate, whichever is lower. The bill is considered to be a symbolic
move because the measure is regarded as D-O-A in the Assembly.
BELEIN CONFIRMED
The State Senate yesterday confirmed the nomination of former Sheriff Tom Belein
to chair the State Commission on Corrections. Belein had been appointed to the
post July 9th by the governor. The three member commission puts forth
minimum standards, evaluates, and investigates jail to ensure safe and humane
conditions. Belein's term will expire at the end of 2012.
to chair the State Commission on Corrections. Belein had been appointed to the
post July 9th by the governor. The three member commission puts forth
minimum standards, evaluates, and investigates jail to ensure safe and humane
conditions. Belein's term will expire at the end of 2012.
WILSON HAZING
The lawyers representing the two alleged victims in the Wilson School bus hazing
incident filed a notice of claim against the district this week. It asserts school officials
were warned about incidents involving the baseball team two years before the
incident this April 17. The Buffalo News obtained more information through a Freedom
of Information Act request. Lawyers say one of the victims was attacked again five
days later on a bus ride home from a game in Albion. 0n the 17th, the claim says a varsity player sat on the chest of the first victim while he was beaten and sodomized with a
cell phone. The second victim was also restrained and beaten and said it felt like
multiple fingers had been inserted into his rectum. 0ne of this year's attackers says he
was sodomized with a baseball bat last year. He said he took part in the April 17th
attack because things like that had happened to him before. He said he told officials
and nothing was done. The claim says varsity players began targeting J-V players
during the 2006 season. It says hazing got worse the following year when the
younger players were taken to the back of the bus and had worn athletic supporters
placed over their noses and they were subject to poking at their buttocks and
rectums and there was also genital abuse. Wilson School Chief Michael Wendt
had no comment when questioned by the paper. The District Attorney's office
has offered a plea deal to the three accused players. They can plead guilty to
forcible touching and second degree hazing.
incident filed a notice of claim against the district this week. It asserts school officials
were warned about incidents involving the baseball team two years before the
incident this April 17. The Buffalo News obtained more information through a Freedom
of Information Act request. Lawyers say one of the victims was attacked again five
days later on a bus ride home from a game in Albion. 0n the 17th, the claim says a varsity player sat on the chest of the first victim while he was beaten and sodomized with a
cell phone. The second victim was also restrained and beaten and said it felt like
multiple fingers had been inserted into his rectum. 0ne of this year's attackers says he
was sodomized with a baseball bat last year. He said he took part in the April 17th
attack because things like that had happened to him before. He said he told officials
and nothing was done. The claim says varsity players began targeting J-V players
during the 2006 season. It says hazing got worse the following year when the
younger players were taken to the back of the bus and had worn athletic supporters
placed over their noses and they were subject to poking at their buttocks and
rectums and there was also genital abuse. Wilson School Chief Michael Wendt
had no comment when questioned by the paper. The District Attorney's office
has offered a plea deal to the three accused players. They can plead guilty to
forcible touching and second degree hazing.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
PARKING RAMP PROBE
Officials in the Falls requesting a police investigation after
getting an anonymous letter allegeding that a city worker
stole over $7,000 in revenue from the Rainbow Boulevard
Parking Ramp. The theft supposed to have taken place over
the July 4th weekend. D-P-W director Dave Kinney said the
amout of money specified in the letter made it necessary to
ask for a formal investigation. He said he didn't think city
officials would have missed such a discrepency when looking
into the receipts. The letter was signed by a CONCERNED TAXPAYER
AND CITIZEN.
getting an anonymous letter allegeding that a city worker
stole over $7,000 in revenue from the Rainbow Boulevard
Parking Ramp. The theft supposed to have taken place over
the July 4th weekend. D-P-W director Dave Kinney said the
amout of money specified in the letter made it necessary to
ask for a formal investigation. He said he didn't think city
officials would have missed such a discrepency when looking
into the receipts. The letter was signed by a CONCERNED TAXPAYER
AND CITIZEN.
SEX ABUSE
A 44 year old Lockport man is being held without bail after being
charged Tuesday with molesting a Washburn Street girl. Timothy
Sisler of Park Avenue allegedly molested the girl between September
2006 and January 2007. He's charged with 2 counts of first degree
sex abuse and another of endangering the welfare of a child. The
crimes alledged to have taken place when he lived on Lock Street.
charged Tuesday with molesting a Washburn Street girl. Timothy
Sisler of Park Avenue allegedly molested the girl between September
2006 and January 2007. He's charged with 2 counts of first degree
sex abuse and another of endangering the welfare of a child. The
crimes alledged to have taken place when he lived on Lock Street.
THE DAY THE MUSIC DIED
Labatt's U-S-A....the prime sponsor of the Saturday night concert series
at Gateway Park in North Tonawanda.....announced Wednesday they had
cancelled their contract effective immediately. The action coming after the
State Liquor Authority revoked their license for the remaining shows. Two
underage city police decoys were able to buy beer at a concession stand
in the park July 26th. LaBatt U-S-A President Glen Walter said they had already
paid the sponsorship fee but said he wanted to send a clear message that the
company won't support or be associated with events that don't have proper
procedures in place to prevent underage drinking. The loss of the permit
caused this Saturday's Bruce Hornsby show to be moved to Buffalo's Town
Ballroom. The promoter is trying to find another business with a liquor license
to sponsor the remaining two shows.
at Gateway Park in North Tonawanda.....announced Wednesday they had
cancelled their contract effective immediately. The action coming after the
State Liquor Authority revoked their license for the remaining shows. Two
underage city police decoys were able to buy beer at a concession stand
in the park July 26th. LaBatt U-S-A President Glen Walter said they had already
paid the sponsorship fee but said he wanted to send a clear message that the
company won't support or be associated with events that don't have proper
procedures in place to prevent underage drinking. The loss of the permit
caused this Saturday's Bruce Hornsby show to be moved to Buffalo's Town
Ballroom. The promoter is trying to find another business with a liquor license
to sponsor the remaining two shows.
CAR BREAK IN'S
Two men from 0rchard Park were charged with petit larceny today
in connection with at least two car break-in's in the Lewiston-Cambria
area. 39 year old James Winnert and 25 year old Mark Camizza allegedly
admitted to coming to the area to break into vehicles. The odysey started
around 4am when a 43 year old Tyler Road woman told deputies she was
awakened when the alarm went off on her locked 2004 Trailblazer. A cell phone,
purse, checkbook, and cash were missing. A short time later a Townline Road
man called and said he had surprised a man inside his car. That turned out to
be Camizza...who ran toward the gas station at the intersection of routes 31
and 429 where he was stopped by deputies. He told them he and his girlfriend,
22 year old Stephanie Kroh of West Seneca had been arguing and he got out
of her car and ran away. Deputies found her and Winnert in a car close by.
Kroh said that Winnert had just returned, and that he and Camizza had gotten
out of her car around 2:30 to break into vehicles. Deputies found a bag of stuff
inside her car and say that residents who may be missing items should call
438-3335. They say other stolen items may have been tossed into ditches or
fields. Kroh was also charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and vehicle
infractions. All three are due in Lewiston Twon Court August 13.
in connection with at least two car break-in's in the Lewiston-Cambria
area. 39 year old James Winnert and 25 year old Mark Camizza allegedly
admitted to coming to the area to break into vehicles. The odysey started
around 4am when a 43 year old Tyler Road woman told deputies she was
awakened when the alarm went off on her locked 2004 Trailblazer. A cell phone,
purse, checkbook, and cash were missing. A short time later a Townline Road
man called and said he had surprised a man inside his car. That turned out to
be Camizza...who ran toward the gas station at the intersection of routes 31
and 429 where he was stopped by deputies. He told them he and his girlfriend,
22 year old Stephanie Kroh of West Seneca had been arguing and he got out
of her car and ran away. Deputies found her and Winnert in a car close by.
Kroh said that Winnert had just returned, and that he and Camizza had gotten
out of her car around 2:30 to break into vehicles. Deputies found a bag of stuff
inside her car and say that residents who may be missing items should call
438-3335. They say other stolen items may have been tossed into ditches or
fields. Kroh was also charged with aggravated unlicensed operation and vehicle
infractions. All three are due in Lewiston Twon Court August 13.
TOWN OF LOCKPORT TO LOCATE EVERY LEAK IN WATER SYSTEM ::Thursday, August 7th::
The Town of Lockport has awarded a bid to Pipe Dreams, a Western New York Company that specializes in locating pipe leaks. Councilman Paul Siejak says they've agreed to use sonar-like technology to scan the town's 141 miles of line, for $100 per mile. The town loses about 21% of it's water each year to leaks, and Siejak says knowing where each trouble spot is, the number can be lowered to about 15-12%. If this happens, the town will save between $60,000 and $90,000. In other council news, Supervisor Marc Smith says 2009 budget talks will begin soon, and assures residents it will feature much conserving.
LOCKPORT COUNCIL MEETING ::Thursday, August 7th::
It may not be finished yet, but the Lockport Common Council set a public hearing Wednesday night for the city's new sign ordinance. It'll be held August 20th which means it must be completed by next Wednesday so lawmakers have a week to look it over. Mayor Mike Tucker said he hopes to pass it following the hearing but it can always be pulled from the agenda if something is said during the hearing that needs attention. In other action, the council o-k'd the purchase of a $67-hundred
video conferencing system. It'll be installed in the meeting room behind council chambers. Lawmakers also put a plan in motion that'll lead to the construction of two new buildings that'll house the two massive generators bought from Delphi last year. One will be at the water plant, the other at waste water and they'll serve as a backup in the event of a power failure. Tucker said the buildings could cost up to a half a million dollars and he's talked to Senator Chuck Schumer about getting some federal help. The council awarded a $138-thousand bid to RB MAC CONSTRUCTION
for a new 20 foot octagon gazebo that'll go on Canal Street, formerly Richmond Avenue. They also o-k'd a$15-thousand loan to Jayne & company through the Greater Lockport Development Corporation.
video conferencing system. It'll be installed in the meeting room behind council chambers. Lawmakers also put a plan in motion that'll lead to the construction of two new buildings that'll house the two massive generators bought from Delphi last year. One will be at the water plant, the other at waste water and they'll serve as a backup in the event of a power failure. Tucker said the buildings could cost up to a half a million dollars and he's talked to Senator Chuck Schumer about getting some federal help. The council awarded a $138-thousand bid to RB MAC CONSTRUCTION
for a new 20 foot octagon gazebo that'll go on Canal Street, formerly Richmond Avenue. They also o-k'd a$15-thousand loan to Jayne & company through the Greater Lockport Development Corporation.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
NEW PRINCIPAL AT ROY-HART SCHOOL ::Wednesday, August 6th::
The Roy Hart School Board hired a new principal Tuesday night for it's middle school. John Fucina was an assistant principal in the Lake Shore School District. He'll be paid $85-thousand a year. The board also o-k'd a new contract with the district's 10 secretaries and clerks. They'll get a dollar
an hour raise in each of the next three years. In return they will pay 20% of their health insurance premiums.
an hour raise in each of the next three years. In return they will pay 20% of their health insurance premiums.
DAMAGED BRIDGE IN PENDLETON ::Wednesday, August 6th::
The Sheriff's department is investigating after an electrical conduit was found ripped off a concrete wall of a county bridge on Tonawnada Creek Road in Pendleton near the Ship & Shore restaurant. Deputy Public Works Commissioner Mike Tracy says the electrical wires running the navigation
lights for boats passing under the bridge were also cut. The damage was reported Wednesday morning but Tracy says it was done over the past week. He estimated it would cost $2,000 to repair. Deputies said there was evidence juveniles hang out there . Graffiti was found on the steel I-beams under the bridge and several landscape rocks had been moved. The case was referred to the juvenile division after Deputy Todd 0strowksi said he had the names of some possible suspects.
lights for boats passing under the bridge were also cut. The damage was reported Wednesday morning but Tracy says it was done over the past week. He estimated it would cost $2,000 to repair. Deputies said there was evidence juveniles hang out there . Graffiti was found on the steel I-beams under the bridge and several landscape rocks had been moved. The case was referred to the juvenile division after Deputy Todd 0strowksi said he had the names of some possible suspects.
CANDIDATE JACK DAVIS TO BE INVESTIGATED ::Wednesday, August 6th::
Niagara county D-A Michael Violante said Wednesday his office would investigate claims of petition fraud allegedly committed by the Jack Davis campaign. The announcement follows a request for a formal investigation made yesterday by County Democratic chief Dan Rivera. He maintains there
are irregularities in petitions circulated for Davis by a member of his paid staff. Violante said his office would begin interviewing witnesses. This is the second time in three years that a member of Davis' staff has faced such an accusation. Michael Bova was found guilty when a similar accusation was made while he was working for Davis' "Save Jobs" party in 2005.
are irregularities in petitions circulated for Davis by a member of his paid staff. Violante said his office would begin interviewing witnesses. This is the second time in three years that a member of Davis' staff has faced such an accusation. Michael Bova was found guilty when a similar accusation was made while he was working for Davis' "Save Jobs" party in 2005.
PENDLETON'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OK'D ::Wednesday, August 6th::
Lawmakers in Pendleton approved the town's new comprehensive plan Tuesday night. The nearly 150 page document covers things like land use, recreation, and open space. They started working on it 5 years ago. It replaces the old plan which was supposed to be good through 2010. The board also o-k'd two bids from Milhurst Construction. One runs about $70-thousand and is for paving a portion of the Town Hall parking lot and for doing some drainage work there. The other is a $148-thousand bid to pave the trail running from Lockport Road to Mapleton. A proposal to add the duties of the
tax collector to the town clerks office was tabled till their next session.
tax collector to the town clerks office was tabled till their next session.
BELEIN DECISION EXPECTED SOON ::Wednesday, August 6th::
The State Senate could vote Friday morning to confirm the nomination of former County Sheriff Tom Belein to chair the State Corrections Commission. His nomination is expected to sail through two committees prior to the Senate vote.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
KRULL PARK BEACH CLOSURE ::Tuesday, August 5th::
The county health department announced Tuesday afternoon the beach at Krull Park in Olcott has been closed because of unsafe water conditions. The water was tested Monday. The department plans to take another sample at 8:30 am Wednesday but the results won't be known till Thursday.
UNION STATION MEET & GREET SET FOR SATURDAY ::Tuesday, August 5th::
The owners of what's left of Lockport's Union Train Station will hold a "meet & greet" Saturday. We're told they'll have preliminary blueprints and a sketch of what the rehabbed building will look like. There'll be free food and drinks. You're invited to bring any memorabilia from the station to share with those attending. The station was destroyed by a fire in the 70's and what's left is at 95 Union Avenue. The event runs from 11 till 5.
WILSON FORUM ADDRESSES RECENT MURDER SUICIDE ::Tuesday, August 5th::
About 50 people showed up last night in Wilson as the school district held
a forum to talk about last month's murder suicide of two recent graduates. Two
speakers talked about the signs someone might be thinking of suicide and abusive relationships.
a forum to talk about last month's murder suicide of two recent graduates. Two
speakers talked about the signs someone might be thinking of suicide and abusive relationships.
SLAUGHTER TELLS GRANNIS TO RECONSIDER ::Tuesday, August 5th::
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter today urged the State D-E-C to reconsider
it's plan to transport nearly 75-thousand tons of toxic waste to Niagara county.
In a letter to Chairman Pete Grannis, Slaughter said the waste contains extremely
toxic P-C-P's. She said implementing the plan would mean that 3-thousand
additional trucks, at the rate of 15 per day, would drive through the County carrying
the toxins near schools, homes, and businesses. She also said it was foolish to bring
more waste to the county at the same time that the government is working to remediate
and clean up the countless contaminated sites that already mar the area.
it's plan to transport nearly 75-thousand tons of toxic waste to Niagara county.
In a letter to Chairman Pete Grannis, Slaughter said the waste contains extremely
toxic P-C-P's. She said implementing the plan would mean that 3-thousand
additional trucks, at the rate of 15 per day, would drive through the County carrying
the toxins near schools, homes, and businesses. She also said it was foolish to bring
more waste to the county at the same time that the government is working to remediate
and clean up the countless contaminated sites that already mar the area.
MORE MONEY FOR FALLS AIRPORT ::Tuesday, August 5th::
Congressman Tom Reynolds announced today the F-A-A has awarded two
grants for construction projects at the Niagara Falls Airport. The grants total
more than $1.5-million and will pay for the completion of the airport's circulatory
road system and the apron needed for commuter and aircraft access to the new
terminal. Some of the money will also be used to install runway signage. Reynolds
has already gotten the airport $3.59-million in the past.
grants for construction projects at the Niagara Falls Airport. The grants total
more than $1.5-million and will pay for the completion of the airport's circulatory
road system and the apron needed for commuter and aircraft access to the new
terminal. Some of the money will also be used to install runway signage. Reynolds
has already gotten the airport $3.59-million in the past.
TWO INJURED IN PLANE CRASH ::Tuesday, August 5th::
Two people were taken to E-C-M-C with minor injuries after their small plane
crashed around 10am today in the town of Lockport. Sheriff's deputies say the
crash happened after the single engine Beechcraft took of from the North Buffalo
Air Park on Dunnigan Road off Transit. The injured were identified as the pilot,
61 year old Walter Birchfield of Yometa, Texas, and his wife, Joanna, also 61.
The FAA is investigating.
crashed around 10am today in the town of Lockport. Sheriff's deputies say the
crash happened after the single engine Beechcraft took of from the North Buffalo
Air Park on Dunnigan Road off Transit. The injured were identified as the pilot,
61 year old Walter Birchfield of Yometa, Texas, and his wife, Joanna, also 61.
The FAA is investigating.
AMY JO FRICANO RECEIVES SEVERANCE PACKAGE ::Tuesday, August 5th::
A severance package for resigning State Supreme Court Justice Amy Jo Fricano has been approved by the Appellate Division in Rochester, according to her attorney. Joel Daniels says the appeals panel approved the special disability allowance, allowing the 53 year old Fricano to retire from the bench because of ill health, with the state paying her two-thirds of her $136,000 salary until 2013, which is when her term would have expired. After those payments of more than $91,000 a year end, she will receive a state pension of more than $54,000 a year. Meantime, Daniels also says her spot will be on the ballot in November, with her seat on the bench up for grabs.
LOCK-CITY NETS ALMOST $200,000 IN RECENT FORECLOSURE AUCTION ::Tuesday, August 5th::
In Lockport, the city netted $187,850 from the sale of 29 parcels during last week's tax foreclosure auction. The highest price paid for any of the parcels in the catalog was $26,000 - for 95 Niagara St. - a 2 and a half story abandoned house originally built as a single-family home, but last used as a five apartment dwelling. A house at 139 Cottage Street drew a bid of $21,000. A home at 318 Ontario was sold for $20,000.
POWERS CLAIMS OPPONENT DAVIS OBTAINED FRADULENT PETITIONS ::Tuesday, August 5th::
The knock-down drag-out democratic primary battle in the 26th congressional district became even hotter yesterday as the Jonathon Powers campaign accused a worker for rival Jack Davis of submitting fraudulent nominating petitions. The Davis camp denied the charge, with a spokesman noting that if anything were really wrong, Powers could have tried to disqualify Davis from the ballot by filing a legal challenge at the State Board of Elections. He did not do so, and the deadline for that has now passed. Meantime, Niagara County democratic Party chair Dan Rivera - whose committee has endorsed Powers - joined in the fray by sending a letter to district D.A. Michael Violante - calling for a criminal investigation of the petitions submitted by Kelly Taylor - a woman who formerly was a Niagara County Board of Elections clerk. Taylor is now a paid member of Davis' campaign staff. The Powers camp released affidavits signed by eight North Tonawanda voters, attesting that the petitions they signed were brought to their doors by a man; not Taylor. The witness statement is supposed to be signed by the person who collected the signatures.
Monday, August 4, 2008
LOCKPORT SIGN ORDINANCE
Lockport's new sign ordinance probably won't be ready for another month.
That was the word Monday night from Chair Charlene Seekins Smith. She
said they were just guessing at this point and they might finish earlier. Another
meeting is scheduled for Thursday and they will meet again next week. She
said they were working on the map that would include four distinct districts.
Mayor Mike Tucker had thought it might be ready for passage Wednesday but Smith said they were having further discussions on an issue they thought they
had already decided. In the night's business, the Board decided to reccommend
that the city council approve a special use permit for Widewaters Restaurant
on Market Street. They want to hold a seasonal Farmers Market on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday and an arts and crafts show on Saturday and Sunday.
The Board also voted 5-1 to reccommend the council grant another special
use permit for a Quick Lube business at 55 Lock Street. Owner Richard Bowers
must come back next month with details on landscaping, lighting, and the
parking lot layout. He'll also have to get an O-K for his sign, assuming the
ordinance is finished by then.
That was the word Monday night from Chair Charlene Seekins Smith. She
said they were just guessing at this point and they might finish earlier. Another
meeting is scheduled for Thursday and they will meet again next week. She
said they were working on the map that would include four distinct districts.
Mayor Mike Tucker had thought it might be ready for passage Wednesday but Smith said they were having further discussions on an issue they thought they
had already decided. In the night's business, the Board decided to reccommend
that the city council approve a special use permit for Widewaters Restaurant
on Market Street. They want to hold a seasonal Farmers Market on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday and an arts and crafts show on Saturday and Sunday.
The Board also voted 5-1 to reccommend the council grant another special
use permit for a Quick Lube business at 55 Lock Street. Owner Richard Bowers
must come back next month with details on landscaping, lighting, and the
parking lot layout. He'll also have to get an O-K for his sign, assuming the
ordinance is finished by then.
VERIZON STRIKE ONHOLD
Talks continue between about 50,000 union workers and Verizon after a strike
deadline passed just before midnight Saturday. Union leaders says they're leading
to progress and, as a result, they chose not to walk off the job. They're continuing to
honor the terms of the past deal. The union is concerned the company wants to
increase health care costs, leave jobs unfilled, and move work out of the state or
even the country. Verizon says it has a contingency plan in case of a walk-out.
deadline passed just before midnight Saturday. Union leaders says they're leading
to progress and, as a result, they chose not to walk off the job. They're continuing to
honor the terms of the past deal. The union is concerned the company wants to
increase health care costs, leave jobs unfilled, and move work out of the state or
even the country. Verizon says it has a contingency plan in case of a walk-out.
JEWELRY FOUND
A cache of jewelry that was possibly stolen and worth an estimated $1,000...was recovered
from a site outside Newfane Elementarry Sunday morning. The Sheriff's Department says
an area resident using a metal detector found the jewelry under a pile of rocks near the
playground. He told deputies he didn't think it had been there long. Nine gold bracelets,
66 earrings, and a 1987 Newfane High class ring were among the items found. The ring had
the name "Darci" inscribed on it. The Sheriff's department took possession pending the
completion of an investigation.
from a site outside Newfane Elementarry Sunday morning. The Sheriff's Department says
an area resident using a metal detector found the jewelry under a pile of rocks near the
playground. He told deputies he didn't think it had been there long. Nine gold bracelets,
66 earrings, and a 1987 Newfane High class ring were among the items found. The ring had
the name "Darci" inscribed on it. The Sheriff's department took possession pending the
completion of an investigation.
STOP THE GRAVY TRAIN
Lockport businessman Lee Bordeleau and "Free Buffalo" founder Jim Ostrowski filed
are leading the effort to force the state to stop giving tax dollars to private business.
They and about 50 others filed suit today in State Supreme Court. They maintain the
State constitution prohibits the practice. The suit also names the companies receiving
the money. They include Delphi, American Axle, Bass Pro, and others. Bordealeau hopes
to know in 30 days whether the court will hear the case or dismiss it.
are leading the effort to force the state to stop giving tax dollars to private business.
They and about 50 others filed suit today in State Supreme Court. They maintain the
State constitution prohibits the practice. The suit also names the companies receiving
the money. They include Delphi, American Axle, Bass Pro, and others. Bordealeau hopes
to know in 30 days whether the court will hear the case or dismiss it.
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