Sojka resigns as village trustee in Lancaster
Trustee Tyler Sojka resigned from the Village of Lancaster Board at a Monday meeting citing concerns over Community Development Corporation practices and alleged lack of transparency in the NY Forward Grant program. He plans to stay active in the village as Rotary Club president and notes ongoing review of his replacement. A special election would be held in March 2024 to fill the seat.
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Depew Embraces Climate Smart Community Pledge
Depew votes to adopt the Climate Smart Community Pledge pledging 10 actions to cut greenhouse gas emissions and boost climate resilience. Mayor Kevin Peterson notes progress since 2019, including NYSERDA collaboration and a geothermal system at Fireman's Park that earned 1,800 points and potential $5,000 grant.
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Kevin Peterson
New York Energy Research and Development Authority
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Lancaster man Dave Gierke sails through model aviation fame
Life in the clouds centers on Dave Gierke a Town of Lancaster resident and former shop teacher who builds writes about and flies remote controlled planes He recalls learning model planes postwar then control line flying in the 1950s and competition into the 1960s He credits mentors from the Flying Bisons Club and notes he has clocked models over 220 mph This year he joined the AMA Hall of Fame inducted by PAMPA and the NMPRA continuing his long standing contributions to model aviation
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Muncie
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