Hey shoppers, don’t forget your bags!
After March 1, be prepared and be sure to B.Y.O. Bag (Bring Your Own Bag) when shopping! The Bag Waste Reduction Act signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on April 22, 2019, bans all plastic carryout bags from distribution by anyone required to collect New York State sales tax, effective the...
Pioneer School District to put $21 million capital project to voters this March
In early February, the Pioneer Board of Education unanimously approved a $21.2 million capital improvement project, which will be voted on by residents March 24. Pioneer’s Superintendent Ben Halsey said that this project will have zero taxpayer impact, because 90 percent of the funding is state building aid, and the...
Sardinia residents voice dissent for proposed landfill expansion at scoping meeting
“What happens to the water happens to the people,” local environmental advocate Lia Oprea began at the public scoping meeting for the proposed expansion of the Chaffee Landfill on Jan. 30. She was one of several members of the community and landowners surrounding the Chaffee Landfill who spoke against the...
Special election set for vacant NY-27 seat
Constituents will cast their votes to fill the vacant congressional seat of New York’s 27th district on Tuesday, April 28. The date is the same as the New York State Democratic Primary. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a proclamation on Monday, Feb. 10 that calls for the special election. Republican Chris...
Sheriff’s Office: ‘Keep your vehicles locked’
For a few weeks now, posts on social media have been making the rounds concerning alleged break-ins in the area, specifically in the areas of Farmersville and Delevan. In an effort to affirm or negate these claims, this newspaper reached out to several local police authorities to investigate. Trooper James...
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Proposed farm store referred to Holland Planning Board
HOLLAND, N.Y. – At the Feb. 12 meeting of the Holland Town Board, resident Greg Putney put forward a request for a special use permit to establish a store on his property. After some discussion, the proposal was referred to the Town Planning Board. Putney owns a 120-acre farm within...
Hey shoppers, don’t forget your bags!
After March 1, be prepared and be sure to B.Y.O. Bag (Bring Your Own Bag) when shopping! The Bag Waste Reduction Act signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on April 22, 2019, bans all plastic carryout bags from distribution by anyone required to collect New York State sales tax, effective the...
Sardinia residents voice dissent for proposed landfill expansion at scoping meeting
“What happens to the water happens to the people,” local environmental advocate Lia Oprea began at the public scoping meeting for the proposed expansion of the Chaffee Landfill on Jan. 30. She was one of several members of the community and landowners surrounding the Chaffee Landfill who spoke against the...
Proposed farm store referred to Holland Planning Board
HOLLAND, N.Y. – At the Feb. 12 meeting of the Holland Town Board, resident Greg Putney put forward a request for a special use permit to establish a store on his property. After some discussion, the proposal was referred to the Town Planning Board. Putney owns a 120-acre farm within...