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Ongoing water projects in the Town of Boston, NY will continue to be a major part of a 2026 budget that will have reside...
10/22/2025

Ongoing water projects in the Town of Boston, NY will continue to be a major part of a 2026 budget that will have residents see a tax hike of about 7.5%. The spending plan, which was adopted on Oct. 15 following a public hearing, is nearly $7.4 million. Town of Boston adopts budget with 7.5% tax increase. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

“In addition to the other serious concerns is the environmental dangers of what has been buried underground from years o...
10/21/2025

“In addition to the other serious concerns is the environmental dangers of what has been buried underground from years of what has been dumped onto this property,” said Shoreham Drive resident Kim Kwiatkowski. “Many items have been dumped, bulldozed and buried underground – such as washers, dryers and tires.” Neighboring residents rally against proposed 3-lot subdivision at Hazelwood Terrace and Lake Shore Road. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

The projects that will be approved for consideration by the state as part of the NY Forward initiative for the Village o...
10/17/2025

The projects that will be approved for consideration by the state as part of the NY Forward initiative for the Village of Angola took a step forward as the planning committee chose about $7.32 million worth of projects that will be formally voted on during the committee’s meeting on Monday, Oct. 30. During that meeting the committee will make formal recommendations to be sent to the state. Those will be sent to the state on Monday, Nov. 24, and the $4.5 million worth of projects that will be awarded will be announced in the spring. Village of Angola NY Forward planning committee chooses about $7.32M worth of projects to move forward. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print next Friday.

Filling bus driver roles is a challenge facing many school districts in Western New York. The Lake Shore Central School ...
10/15/2025

Filling bus driver roles is a challenge facing many school districts in Western New York. The Lake Shore Central School District is among them. Transportation Supervisor Perry Oddi said there are no actual full-time drivers currently on staff, and that on average, those who work daily work an average of five-and-a-quarter hours a day. He added the district has tried incentives such as no cost for training, but that like other districts, Lake Shore continues to struggle to attract interest in the position. Lake Shore Central School District looking for additional bus drivers. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

1,709 signatures. That’s how many signed petitions Collins for Hamburg Town Supervisor, a write-in candidate for town su...
10/14/2025

1,709 signatures. That’s how many signed petitions Collins for Hamburg Town Supervisor, a write-in candidate for town supervisor, submitted to the town clerk’s office in an attempt to get the bonding for the new Township of Hamburg, NY Senior Community Center to go to a referendum vote for the voters to decide if the town should borrow $9,034,700 to construct the new center. While Collins has wanted every voter to have their say, some in the senior community are not in favor of the petition drive which they believe will delay or potentially kill the project entirely. Collins submits signed petitions in attempt to take Hamburg Senior Community Center bonding to referendum vote. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

After years of conversations and meetings, the Town of Hamburg finally has a refuse and recycling district. Prior to the...
10/10/2025

After years of conversations and meetings, the Town of Hamburg finally has a refuse and recycling district. Prior to the establishment of the district, which was approved in a 5-0 vote by the Hamburg Town Board, the refuse and recycling committee held a public information meeting on the district. The meeting, led by longtime advocate Bob Mahoney, had a packed crowd in the basement meeting room of Hamburg Town Hall. The creation of the district now allows for a three-year deal with Modern Disposal to handle garbage, recycling and bulk waste pickup in the town. The contracted rate will be $239.91 per year for each housing unit. The contract does include a 3.5% cap for cost of living. Township of Hamburg, NY establishes refuse and recycling district. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print next Friday.

“Being along the trail, if in the spring somebody were to squeeze the leaves or break a branch, the sap could make them ...
10/08/2025

“Being along the trail, if in the spring somebody were to squeeze the leaves or break a branch, the sap could make them very ill, and actually, if you have a cut, it could kill you,” said Gerry Stockmeyer, a member of the Village of Hamburg environmental conservation committee. “That’s how poisonous this is.” Village of HamburgVillage of Hamburg officials discuss management options for toxic plant found on side trail in bird sanctuary. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

The Township of Hamburg, NY has released the 2026 preliminary budget, which features a 7.46% tax hike. Finance Director ...
10/07/2025

The Township of Hamburg, NY has released the 2026 preliminary budget, which features a 7.46% tax hike. Finance Director Patrick Shea said the non-discretionary spending – such as salaries, benefits and utilities – is the major factor for the proposed increase. The preliminary budget, which was released on Sept. 30, is not the final budget. This budget is now in the hands of the town council to see if any further dent can be made into the 7.46% tax increase. If the 7.46% tax increase were to go unchanged, a home assessed at $150,000 would see a tax bill increase of $110 for the year for a town resident. Town of Hamburg preliminary budget includes 7.46% tax increase. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

“Because it’s a pop culture icon, I’m presented with the pressure of everybody knowing what this image is expected to lo...
10/03/2025

“Because it’s a pop culture icon, I’m presented with the pressure of everybody knowing what this image is expected to look like,” said local artist Gretchen Weidner Art. “I have to meet that expectation, otherwise it will be met with criticism. There’s a little more pressure on the ex*****on of it. … This was a difficult one, but very fun to see it come to life.” The Foxglove Pub adds mural of “The Dude” to outside of building. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print next Friday.

“Seniors are frustrated and angry and I think feel disrespected, just based on the length of time this process has taken...
10/01/2025

“Seniors are frustrated and angry and I think feel disrespected, just based on the length of time this process has taken and the significant rancor that’s surrounded the idea of a community center,” said Dave Rust, a member of committee looking into the new Hamburg Senior Community Center. “Seniors represent 30% of the voting-age population in Hamburg, and I feel they’ll absolutely take that anger to the polls.” Member of committee looking into new Township of Hamburg, NY Senior Community Center gives pulse of seniors, as petition drive for referendum vote on center rolls on. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

The Township of Hamburg, NY is testing the market to see if there are any other potential buyers interested in 6122 S. P...
09/30/2025

The Township of Hamburg, NY is testing the market to see if there are any other potential buyers interested in 6122 S. Park Ave., a town-owned property that houses the Hamburg Industrial Development Agency, the Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the town’s community development office. A market value analysis valued the property at $336,600. The town has received one offer to buy the building, which was from the Hamburg IDA. Sean Doyle, executive director of the IDA, told The Sun the offer was in the six-figure range. The town, through an analysis by local commercial brokers, believes the offer from the IDA may be under market value, but still worth considering. Town of Hamburg enters listing agreement with HUNT Commercial Real Estate for 6122 S. Park Ave. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

“The idea is by injecting a bunch of money into the downtown areas of communities throughout New York State, they can tu...
09/26/2025

“The idea is by injecting a bunch of money into the downtown areas of communities throughout New York State, they can turn the downtown areas of these communities into vibrant centers and become magnets for job growth, redevelopment, and housing,” said Community Liaison Kim Bourke, who is leading the grant efforts for the village. Village of Hamburg gets community feedback on upcoming New York Forward, Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant opportunities. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print next Friday.

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