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Revitalizing playgrounds in the Town of Boston, NY is a goal of town officials, and they are seeking input from town res...
09/18/2026

Revitalizing playgrounds in the Town of Boston, NY is a goal of town officials, and they are seeking input from town residents to get the ball rolling. Councilmember Kathleen Selby, who serves as a liaison for the town's recreation department, said a survey is on the town’s website to get feedback from residents on what types of things they hope to see as part of changes and upgrades at the playgrounds. Town of Boston asking residents what upgrades they’d like to see at town playgrounds. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print next Friday.

“It’s going to be similar to years past,” said organizer Luke Mumbach. “Family-friendly, German food, dancers, music thr...
09/16/2026

“It’s going to be similar to years past,” said organizer Luke Mumbach. “Family-friendly, German food, dancers, music through the course of the day. Obviously German beer.” Under new leadership, Hamburg Oktoberfest returns this weekend to Memorial Park. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

Last month, the Village of Hamburg signed a $7,700 contract with engineering firm Nussbaumer & Clarke for professional e...
09/15/2026

Last month, the Village of Hamburg signed a $7,700 contract with engineering firm Nussbaumer & Clarke for professional engineering services related to the evaluation of storage tank decommissioning alternatives. Village Administrator Jason C***a said the engineering firm will look at three options regarding the existing towers: a cost estimate for the demolition of both towers; the cost estimate of maintaining telecommunication equipment at the sites; and a cost estimate of maintaining the Long Avenue tower as a landmark. What do you do with two unusable water towers? The Village of Hamburg is looking for the answer. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

The Inspire Foundation presented the inaugural Canvas-to-Cuisine event on Sept. 12. The new event, which featured dining...
09/14/2026

The Inspire Foundation presented the inaugural Canvas-to-Cuisine event on Sept. 12. The new event, which featured dining on Buffalo Street in the Village of Hamburg, also included the annual art and chalk walk. Photos by John Normile.

As communities across the country celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Hillcrest Cemete...
09/09/2026

As communities across the country celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Hillcrest Cemetery - Hamburg/Orchard Park commemorated the milestone last month with a guided walking tour highlighting notable figures in Hamburg’s history. The event is part of the WNY Tombstone Trail 250, which incorporates 26 cemeteries across the region to celebrate the storied lives of early pioneers and immigrants, farmers and industrialists, and the community leaders who shaped these towns. Community members or visitors who didn’t make it to the event can take a solo tour of the cemetery, where QR codes at each numbered station take you to a recorded presentation of the script on YouTube. The QR codes for personal tours will be available until Sunday, Nov. 1. Hillcrest Cemetery celebrates America 250 with historical tour. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

Frontier Superintendent Christopher Swiatek offered a brief, first-look at the district’s next capital project, INSPIRE ...
09/08/2026

Frontier Superintendent Christopher Swiatek offered a brief, first-look at the district’s next capital project, INSPIRE 2027, which will focus on the advancement of music and art programs and spaces. The full capital project, which will be revealed in a presentation at the Frontier Board of Education’s next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, is expected to cost around $75 to $80 million, according to Dr. Christopher Thuman, assistant superintendent for finance and operations for the district. New FCSD capital project to focus on music and art programs, spaces. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

“Residents should not be forced to live next to an industrial experiment,” said Rich Schmidt, a resident of Center Stree...
09/04/2026

“Residents should not be forced to live next to an industrial experiment,” said Rich Schmidt, a resident of Center Street, about a proposal from RIC Energy Group to place battery energy storage systems on a 2.7-acre parcel at 6433 Railroad Ave. “The uncertainty alone is enough reason to keep this project away from homes, children and elderly residents.” Lake View residents strongly oppose battery energy storage systems in their neighborhood. Neighbors cite fire protection issues, unknown evacuation procedures, decreasing property values as reasons to nix project. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print next Friday.

A hallmark of students returning to the classroom for a new school year is additions and upgrades that have been made to...
09/02/2026

A hallmark of students returning to the classroom for a new school year is additions and upgrades that have been made to a given school building. The case is no different in the Hamburg Central School District, but for one of its schools – Union Pleasant Elementary School – the upgrades have been a long time coming. Revamped Union Pleasant Elementary School highlights Hamburg Central School District’s return to school. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

Resetarits Construction Corp., the general contractor on the Brad Hafner Senior and Community Center, presented the Town...
09/01/2026

Resetarits Construction Corp., the general contractor on the Brad Hafner Senior and Community Center, presented the Township of Hamburg, NY with three change orders as of Aug. 24. They include additional built-in cabinetry in the classrooms for $12,466.64; increase in water service from 2 inch to 6-inch line due to existing drawings having the existing service mislabeled for $93,253.50; and a revised front entrance of the building to add a drop-off loop and associated sidewalks for $107,094.90. Round of change orders come in for Brad Hafner Senior and Community Center. Center building expected to be delivered to Lakeview Road site this month. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print on Friday.

“We had hoped that it would’ve been put in 20 years ago when Main and Buffalo streets were done, but it didn’t happen,” ...
08/28/2026

“We had hoped that it would’ve been put in 20 years ago when Main and Buffalo streets were done, but it didn’t happen,” said Village of Hamburg Mayor Thomas Tallman about the hope of a roundabout at Main Street, Pierce Avenue, Lake Street and South Lake Street. Hamburg Village Board officially throws support behind Lake and Main streets roundabout project. Available now for Sun+ subscribers. Available in print next Friday.

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