Lancaster council unaware of 245000 budget cut to club
Town board members faced questions from resident Tom Sweeney about a 245000 cut to Depew Lancaster Boys and Girls Club during preliminary approval. The cut followed a budget analysis by Supervisor Bob Leary with the town attorney guidance. News of the cut drew backlash at public meetings as Sweeney pressed whether council members knew or discussed the reduction before voting.
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Lancaster supervisor weighs Boys and Girls Club funding clash
Town of Lancaster Supervisor Bob Leary addressed a packed public session on funding cuts to the Boys and Girls Club. Residents urged council members to reconsider the 245000 dollar cut amid questions about communication with the club’s directors and awareness of the proposal. Leary praised public input and youth involvement but warned some speakers may have political motives as the discussion continued.
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Residents urge restoration of club funding at Lancaster meeting
Town residents filled Town Hall to oppose cutting the Depew Lancaster Boys & Girls Club funding. They cited decades of support totaling 245000 annually since 2020 and stressed services for local youth including a program aiding a disabled athlete and the Buffalo Wheelchair Basketball initiative.
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Depew to stage Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Depew Union Free School District presents a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory production by Depew High and Middle School students. A 70 person cast, grades six through twelve, performs 7:30 p.m. Friday March 14 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday March 15, with new additions and faster pacing.
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