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 brush must be cut no longer than 4 feet in length with bundles being no larger than 18 inches in diameter. Bundles and bags are limited to 65 pounds in weight.

There is no collection of loose material. No loose leaves will be picked up.

Residents are reminded that they can bring yard waste to 176 Eagle St. No bags or containers shall be left behind.

Fredonia Auxiliary

meeting Tuesday

The Fredonia American Legion Post #59 Ladies Auxiliary monthly meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30 p.m. at 156 East Main Street Fredonia. All members and new members are welcome.

Support SUNY Fredonia on April 3 Day of Giving

Wednesday, April 3 is the State University of New York at Fredonia’s annual 24-hour Day of Giving, coordinated by the Office of University Advancement.

Development Associate Director of Annual Giving Jennifer Michalek noted, “We’re excited this year to be utilizing Give Campus for our Day of Giving – which will allow for live time reporting of donations and progress toward goals, leaderboards for competition between the Athletics teams, and the ability to be an advocate for Fredonia by sharing your own message and reasons for giving back!”

Gifts can be made online at https://www.givecampus.com/schools/SUNYFredonia/day-of-giving/?a=7855928.

The goal for this year is 1,000 donors on the Day of Giving, with staff noting that every gift counts no matter the size.