Banners record life in small towns. Their changes reflect subtle shifts — in a season, a community’s mood, or even its leaders. Back in 2021, a new set of banners popped up down the entire length of Central Avenue. They promoted a “Central Connection” between the village of Fredonia, ...
A law making major changes to downtown Fredonia parking is on hold. However, the village already has an agreement in place with the company that would help make the changes. Fredonia cancelled a public hearing on the law that was supposed to be held Monday. Mayor Michael Ferguson went on social media to explain that the proposed law had at least two errors. “We are not charging $25 for parking for everyone” in the municipal lots near Water Street, stated the village of Fredonia’s page, which Ferguson controls. “There are nine parking spots in each lot that (people) can utilize ...
ARKWRIGHT — The Town of Arkwright is moving forward with a way to honor its veterans. In the coming months, the Board will be presented with a local law to offer a tax exemption to military veterans. Supervisor Brian McAvoy said he was asked by a resident why the Town did not offer a tax ...
SILVER CREEK — Katie Ralston’s response to a comment at a recent Board of Education meeting put her philosophy as a leader on full display. First-year teacher Abigail Buffum said following her appointment as a member of the district, “Thank you for trusting me as a first-year ...
A youngster in Westfield is making a difference for area cat and dog shelters. Five-year-old Andrew Gustafson, who will be entering kindergarten at Westfield Academy & Central Schools, is getting ready to host his second year of holding a lemonade stand to benefit the shelters. The idea ...
Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz ended her second meeting of city department directors with a reminder that also served as a warning: She controls day-to-day spending. Wdowiasz complained that a city councilman, who she did not name, recently authorized a department to spend money on something. “That is wrong,” she said. “Council does not bring in orders to anyone,” Wdowiasz said. In fact, she told the department heads that if their staff has any further interaction at all with council members, they should report it to her. Wdowiasz added that no one should be going behind the ...
