Lancaster names first Community Climate Energy coordinator
The Village of Lancaster appoints Amy Stypa as Community Climate Energy coordinator moving from Panama City to Lancaster by November 2023. A Lancaster native and Columbia University MA graduate in climate and society, she will oversee a greenhouse gas inventory and local government action plan funded by the NY Climate Smart Communities program, aiming for a Silver Certification and broader environmental goals.
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Lancaster Youth Bureau back to normal after repairs
Lancaster Youth Bureau director John Trojanowsky says the facility is repaired after the 2022 Christmas blizzard, programs are back in swing, and September will see the start of an intern social work program with three University at Buffalo students. The Mentor and Me Program will pair mentors with elementary students for weekly visits through the school year, assisting children facing school difficulties.
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Lancaster Wine Walk set for September in downtown Lancaster
The Lancaster Depew Elma Chamber of Commerce plans its ninth annual Wine Walk from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday September 9 in Lancaster's downtown. Debbi Blask notes community collaboration with merchants wineries breweries and volunteers. West Main Street will be closed to traffic for the event and food options accompany tasting stations. Mayor Lynne Ruda cites downtown investment and pride as the Wine Walk goal.
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Depew Advances West Dawson Sidewalk Project With Campobello Bid
Depew Village Board awards Campobello Construction a 169550 dollar contract to complete sidewalks along West Dawson Field and Columbia Avenue funded by a Community Development Block Grant. Work resumes after halting last fall and will extend from the third baseline toward Olmstead Avenue into West Dawson. Project includes Gould Street sidewalk near the new Depew Community Center. Completion aimed before fall. vote was 3 to 0 with two trustees absent. Fire department also secures about 300000 dollars in FEMA radios grant to replace all department radios and install a repeater at the police station.
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