Amherst Bee

10/19/2025

The Village of Williamsville was the site of one of the over 2,500 No Kings protests taking place across the country Saturday against the Trump administration. Roughly 7 million people protested against Trump's policies across the country with an estimated 2,000 in Williamsville and thousands in downtown Buffalo. Here are a few photos from Saturday. Photos by Douglas Kohler.

10/19/2025

No matter what the situation was, Jason Beckman always stayed positive.
The longtime football and boys bowling coach and physical education teacher in the Amherst Central School District died on Oct. 6, 2025, at the age of 52.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/amherst-football-bowling-coach-beckman-always-stayed-positive/article_a3929adc-7164-4dc8-8dd0-fb20fc194f6d.html

10/18/2025

For the Amherst Town Justice seat, Democrat incumbent Judge Jeffrey Marion is facing off against Republican candidate attorney Christopher McMaster in the Nov. 4 general election.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/marion-mcmaster-face-off-in-town-justice-race/article_0a1f3dc1-98d2-47ed-a15c-d681c95e3a10.html

10/17/2025

On Tuesday, Nov. 4, Amherst residents will go to the polls to choose two new town board members.
Current Deputy Supervisor Shawn Lavin’s and board member Jacqualine Berger’s seats are all up for election, but due to term limits, none of them can run again for their current posts having already served two consecutive terms. The slate of Democratic candidates are John B. Davis and Jack Kavanaugh for town board. On the Republican side, John Trabert and Mary Dormer are running to fill the two town board seats.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/town-board-candidates-answer-our-questions/article_c560dd07-f97e-4b06-ac9c-5dfc49e08e59.html

10/16/2025

The race for Amherst supervisor is heating up with voters headed to the polls in a couple weeks on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Current Deputy Supervisor Shawn Lavin is the endorsed Democratic Party candidate for supervisor and businessman Dan Gagliardo is the endorsed candidate for the Republican and Conservative parties.

10/15/2025

Leaves are Falling and Amherst Highway Leaf Crews have started the annual leaf collection process. We are a big town with a lot of trees so please be patient as we work our way through the Town throughout the season. Always remember to give road crews room to work so they can go home at the end of the day. Thank you! For a complete list of “Do’s and Don’ts” please visit bit.ly/AmherstHighwayLeafCollection.

10/15/2025

Erie County will receive $1.9 million to upgrade their emergency call centers in preparation for Next Generation 911, a statewide Internet Protocol (IP)-based system designed to improve the way incidents are received and processed.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/erie-county-to-receive-1-9-million-to-upgrade-911-services/article_c4cee86e-ee6a-4946-9c12-ccb03bdbc3bd.html

10/14/2025

Ready to trade your walking shoes for haunting shoes? The Amherst Police Department - NY challenges you to step inside their Haunted House — exclusively for Amherst Senior Center members and their (brave) guests!

The fun and scares are happening Thursday, October 17 | 1:00–3:00 pm at Amherst Police Training Facility, 4220 Bailey Ave., Amherst. Reservations Required! Call (716) 636-3051 or visit the Reception Desk to reserve your spot... if you dare. 🕸️

Bring your friends (up to four (4) per group), wear a costume if you’re feeling spooky, and get ready for some sweet trick-or-treat surprises.

10/14/2025

On Sept. 24 shortly after midnight, Amherst police responded to the 300 block of Joe McCarthy Drive for the report of a shooting. One victim, with a gunshot wound, was transported in a private vehicle to a local hospital, with non-life threatening injuries.
On Oct. 9, 2025, Keshai C. Hunter, 20, was taken into custody and
charged with the following offenses related to the shooting:
● Criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree
● Robbery in the first degree
● Assault in the second degree
The suspect was processed at Amherst Police Headquarters and held pending arraignment in Amherst Town Court. No further information will be released at this time

10/14/2025

With the cold and flu season approaching, and COVID-19 cases beginning to resurface, Todd E. Shatkin, DDS, and Pure Environments, LLC, are stepping up to help keep the community safe and healthy. Continuing through Nov. 1, the company will host a Million Mask Giveaway, offering free protective masks to families in Western New York.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/shatkin-pure-environments-launch-million-mask-giveaway-to-protect-families-this-cold-and-flu-season/article_b919d55c-746f-47a4-aa9d-e3e299da14d0.html

10/13/2025

10/13/2025

The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village’s annual Trick or Treat offerings will return this October. BNHV will offer two ways to enjoy unique trick or treat fun: Drive-Thru Trick or Treat and Traditional Trick or Treat. Registration is now open. To register, visit BNHV.org/bnhv-events.
https://www.beenews.com/amherst_bee/news/unique-trick-or-treat-experiences-at-bnhv/article_3462e86e-f49c-4fed-87f0-17e0d7698918.html

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