Benjamin Harrison was president the last time Democrats claimed a majority in Aurora…and one has to go all the way back to the second term of Grover Cleveland to find the last time the Aurora Town Board included a Democrat at all.
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New Owner to Take Over Former American Grille
An application to re-open the former American Grille under new ownership will go before the Town of Aurora’s Planning Board for an initial review and recommendation, and will then go back to the Aurora Town Board for further discussions.
Early Voting is Ongoing, Election Day is Tuesday
Early Voting is Ongoing, Election Day is Tuesday. We are featuring the current candidates for local offices and voting information for our readership.
Town Looks to Establish Moratorium on Zoning Districts
A six-month moratorium on new development within certain zones is being proposed by the town. Town officials say the moratorium is not to completely rewrite the code, but to check it to make sure those regions still fit within the comprehensive plan and add zoning “steps” in some spots.
Conflict of Interest Raised in Planning Board Appointment
A measure to appoint a new member of the Town of Wales planning board hit a snag following a dispute between town board members.
Village Approves New Ambulance Contract
The Village Board of East Aurora approved a new ambulance contract earlier in the week. It continues services with the current organization but is an updated agreement to adjust for price increases. The village has also contracted with a consultant to mitigate issues with an invasive deer population.
Schneider Seeks Spot on Aurora Town Board
Conor Schneider of West Falls has announced his intention to run for a spot on the Aurora Town Board in this year’s election. He will seek the Republican line in the upcoming election and will run in the primary. He is doing so without the endorsement of the local Republican committee.
Town Creates Facebook Page to Host Meetings
The Town of Marilla recently began live streaming work sessions and meetings on a public Facebook page called “Town of Marilla.” This page is now open to everyone who belongs to the social media platform, and will air the next meeting March 9.
Town Appoints New Code Enforcement Officer Following Retirement
William Kramer is retiring from his post as code enforcement officer at the end of the month, having served since December of 2004 after being appointed as department head in 2018 after Patrick Blizniak retired. New officer Liz Cassidy will take over this position later this month.
