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Village continues correspondence debate

Fredonia’s trustees continued their debate last week about allowing anonymous correspondence at their meetings. The trustees are considering a resolution to ban the readout of letters by people who do not want their name used. “I had some reservations about going forward but I no longer have those reservations,” Trustee Ben Brauchler said at the most recent trustees’ workshop. However, Trustee Tim Mulholland said, “I have some reservations. I think I would vote no as it’s written right now.” Mulholland said he had three reasons for his stance. One is that he feels the ...

Westfield songwriters’ concert series hits all right notes

WESTFIELD — Three singer/songwriter/guitarists launched the newly christened “Songwriters in Concert” series on a high note on a recent Wednesday, performing to an appreciative audience. Musicians with their own music – no covers ever -- is the hallmark of the series created by the ...

Village celebrates ‘wonderful’ Festival of Grapes

SILVER CREEK — The 59th annual Festival of Grapes was a success. Mayor Kathy Tampio thanked everyone who was involved with the festival at a Board meeting held a day after the festival concluded. Among those who Tampio thanked were the Festival of Grapes planning committee, the Village ...

Innovations in Democracy grant funds new SUNY fellowship

State University of New York at Fredonia Associate Professor Angela McGowan-Kirsch has received an Innovations in Democracy mini-grant for a new leadership project. The project integrates democratic leadership and civic discourse into the university course, LEAD 201: Advanced Leadership Development, and established a new Democratic Leadership Project Fellowship for SUNY Fredonia student Cooper Corcoran. McGowan-Kirsch, a faculty member in the Department of Communication, received the grant through her participation in the 2026 Innovations in Democracy cohort, a national initiative of ...

Fredonia increases data security measures

With technology more prevalent in the world now more than ever before, the Fredonia Central School District has taken measures to ensure that the district is well protected. The district entered into a Data Privacy and Security Support Agreement with Lake Shore Central Schools in the amount of ...

WACS board hears details of Cleveland music trip

Westfield Academy and Central School Director of Bands, Roger Chagnon III, doesn't shy away from taking more than 60 band members on an out-of-state overnight trip because "it strengthens the bond between the band members and allows me to take learning outside of the classroom." The triennial trip that Chagnon takes with WACS Senior Band members is an event that is worked toward and anticipated for years. "Students fundraise for three years between trips to make this experience affordable and attainable for all who wish to participate," he said. "We were able to keep the entire trip ...