Erie County Legislator Lynne Dixon, District 12, has planned a free boater safety course open to Erie County residents. The course will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 6 and April 7 at Lake View Fire Station No. 1, 2005 Lake View Road. Attendees must attend both sessions of the two-day course in order to be eligible for a New York State Boating Safety Card.
The course is open to persons 14 and older who will be operating a personal watercraft this year. The course is free but a $10 charge will be required for participants 18 and older when they apply for the New York State Boating Safety Card.
Legislator Dixon is co-sponsoring the event in cooperation with the Erie County Sheriff's Office, Hamburg Police Department, New York State Police, and Lake View Fire Department.
A maximum of 25 people will be allowed in the course. For additional information or to register, contact Legislator Dixon at 649-2640 or e-mail lynne.dixon@erie.gov.
Hanover meeting this Monday
The Town of Hanover Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Town Hall.
JCC sets summer class schedule
Jamestown Community College's summer 2011 master schedule of credit courses is now available.
The schedule outlines day and evening courses as well as online learning opportunities at JCC's Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses and North County and Warren centers. To obtain a copy, call (800)388-8557 or download the schedule from www.sunyjcc.edu.
Disaster Preparedness Presentation
The Dunkirk First United Methodist church is hosting a Red Cross disaster preparedness presentation at the church, 17 E. Sixth St., at 7 p.m. on April 7. The event is free and all are encouraged to come learn how to be best prepared for disaster/emergencies. The time to prepare for disaster is before it strikes. For more information, call 366-2230.
Hanover building
permits reminder
HANOVER - The Hanover Building Inspector's Office reminds residents to obtain building permits.
The signs of spring are upon us and residents are turning their attention to their home improvement projects. The Building Inspector's office at the Town of Hanover reminds all residents and contractors that permits are required for many home improvement projects.
This year as you get ready to build a new deck, plan a new home addition, install a pool, build a garage or replace that leaking roof, stop in or call your building inspector. The inspector is available to work with you, explain what does and does not require a building permit and help you make sure your project goes smoothly and that your construction is safe and up to code.
Office hours for Building Inspector Tom Gould at the Hanover Town Hall located at 68 Hanover St. in Silver Creek are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or by appointment by calling 934-2920.
