Depew Names New Superintendent Katie Smith
Katie Smith, current director of human resources for North Tonawanda City Schools, is appointed Depew Union Free School District's new superintendent on a three-year contract starting July. The district sought a long-term candidate after Dr. Jeffrey Rabey’s decade plus tenure ended in summer 2022.
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Katie Smith
North Tonawanda City Schools
Depew Union Free School
Jeffrey Rabey
Depew Schools
Rabey
Cinco de Mayo worries hit West Main Street merchants
Downtown merchants met April 10 to discuss Cinco de Mayo events in Lancaster on West Main Street. Village Attorney Art Herdzik described street access plans and a debate over a potential cover charge for visitors. He warned a private charge on public property could violate the New York State Constitution. The tentative plan to charge residents was dropped.
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Lancaster
West Main Street
Art Herdzik
Herdzik
New York State
Lancaster Village plans to regulate short-term rentals
The Lancaster board discusses pursuing regulation of short-term rentals with registration and potential zoning limits. Trustee Mikoley urges action after noting Buffalo’s move to steer such rentals into commercial areas. A public input path includes an informal meeting or an online survey to gauge community opinions before formal steps.
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Village of
Lancaster
John Mikeley
Board of Trustees
Mikoley
Buffalo
Mikeley
Gavin O’brien
Village of Lancaster
Mike Stegmeier
Lancaster Opera House Upgrades with County Grant
The Lancaster Opera House celebrates a major HVAC upgrade funded by a $293,590 Erie County Cultural Capital Grant. The new Rheem 20 ton air handler improves energy efficiency, air filtration, and circulation, reducing maintenance and environmental impact while enhancing the audience experience. County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Artistic Executive Director David Bondrow, and Deputy Commissioner Thomas Bane visited to review the installation.
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Lancaster Opera House
Erie County
Mark C. Poloncarz
David
Department of Environment and Planning
Thomas Bane
Town of Lancaster
Bob Leary
David Bondrow
Mark Poloncarz
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