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State backs large battery project for city

The Battery Energy Storage System project planned for a wooded area off Brigham Road just got an award from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The authority announced awards for eight new bulk energy storage projects and 13 large-scale renewable energy projects, including GCI Lighthouse Energy’s power storage project in Dunkirk. The amount of the awards was not mentioned in NYSERDA’s press release. The awards “are the result of NYSERDA’S first Bulk Energy Storage solicitation and its 2025 Tier 1 Renewable Energy Standard solicitation,” ...

Presentation to explore 200 years of higher education at SUNY

The story of higher education in Fredonia will take center stage as two leading local historians present the “History of Higher Education in Fredonia: Past, Present, Future.” The program, on Saturday, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center, is free ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...