Lancaster Town Board to vote on moratorium on large developments
In a New Year message, the Lancaster town official announces a moratorium on large residential developments to be voted at the January 16 town board meeting. The plan aims to craft a smarter growth strategy while maintaining quality of life, protecting landmarks, expanding park space, and ensuring resident safety.
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Bold Move: Suspected shoplifter surrenders to police
Police blotter items from January recount three incidents including a petite larceny outside a Maple Drive residence, a motel dispute with no charges, and a department store shoplifting case leading to a misdemeanor arrest. Also noted: a vehicle strike on Central Avenue with minor traffic infractions and a larceny from a Terrace Boulevard vehicle. The Bee notes this is a sampling, not a complete log.
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Residents urge traffic fix in Lancaster and seek sidewalk help
A reader from Lancaster asks The Bee to address traffic in a residential area near Stony Brook Lights, noting delays entering driveways and blockages that hinder emergency vehicles. The letter also calls for village action to plow sidewalks for seniors and questions funding through small tax increases.
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Volunteering Linked to Better Mental Fitness and Mood
The Alzheimer Association of WNY cites research showing volunteering boosts executive function and episodic memory in older adults and raises life satisfaction, mood, and social ties. Mayo Clinic notes volunteering releases dopamine, enhancing relaxation and happiness. This January health cue suggests volunteering as a 2024 wellness step.
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