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Brocton to hold emergency meeting today BROCTON – Mayor Craig Miller has called for an emergency meeting to take place today, April 4, at 4 p.m. at Village Hall, 34 W. Main St., Brocton, for the sole purpose of voting to approve upgrades to the communication system of the wastewater treatment plant. Dunkirk Legion Auxiliary to meet Dunkirk Memorial American Legion Auxiliary Unit 62 monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m. at Post 62, 211 Central Avenue. Blue Star Mothers will be sending care packages to deployed military on April 20; members may bring ...

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Dunkirk canceling recycling pickup Monday The City of Dunkirk Department of Public Works announces that, in anticipation of the Solar Eclipse and closure of the North County Transfer Station, unsorted recycling pickup scheduled for April 8th has been canceled. The next unsorted recycling pickup is scheduled for Monday, April 22. City of Dunkirk residents may drop off their unsorted recyclables at the City Recycling Center located on Lucas Avenue during the hours of 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday excluding holidays. You may refer to the 2024 Curbside Collection Schedule for ...

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Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel retirees breakfast Saturday The Al Tech/Dunkirk Specialty Steel Retirees will meet at Demitri's Restaurant Saturday, April 6, at 8:30 a.m. All retirees are invited to attend. Libraries to present double-feature park display The Stockton Seymour and Cassadaga Branch Libraries present a double-feature park display by the Roger Tory Peterson Institute on Saturday, April 6. At 10:30 a.m. at the Cassadaga Village Green (on the corner of Route 60), a brief ceremony will present “Cassadaga Songbirds” – created by RTPI-sponsored artist, ...

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Niagara Mohawk Retirees luncheon set Niagara Mohawk/National Grid Retirees luncheon will be held on Tuesday, April 9 at noon at Shorewood Country Club in Dunkirk. Reservations are required by April 5. Please call Dorothy Lawrence at 716-672-2682 or Frances Porpiglia at 716-672-9306 for reservations. Cup of Kindness Cafe to take place in April The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northern Chautauqua will hold a Cup of Kindness Café on the first and third Fridays (5th and 19th) in April from 7-10 p.m. at their meeting house, located at 222 Temple Street in Fredonia. All ...

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Fredonia to collect yard waste beginning Monday The village of Fredonia will be picking up limbs and yard waste beginning Monday, April 1, at 7 a.m. Collection will continue until every village street has been completed. Bags and brush are collected separately by different crews. All items for collection must be at the curb no later than 7 a.m. Monday. There will not be any repeat collection of areas completed. All yard waste must be bagged or in barrels. Village officials encourage residents to use biodegradable bags or barrels. All limbs must be tied with twine. Limbs and ...

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Laona Egg Hunt Saturday The Laona/town of Pomfret Easter egg hunt will be held on Saturday March 30, at 10 a.m. It will be at the Laona playground on Route 60 (parking lot on Porter Road.) This is for ages newborn to 11 years. Older kids may come to help the younger ones. Organizers will have a bunny raffle and also two 24 inch bikes will be given away. Dress according to weather conditions. For any questions call Evie at 716- 673-1051. Hanover to hold special meeting Hanover Town Board will be holding a special meeting on Tuesday, April 2 at 2 p.m. in the supervisor’s ...