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E. Aurora moving on plans for new firehouse
East Aurora village officials took the first steps this week to begin planning for a new firehouse.The preferred site is on Whaley Avenue, just off Main Street, in the same vicinity that had been considered for a joint government facility before that project fizzled two weeks ago.
E. Aurora aims to replace firehouse at new location for up to $4 million
It’s in its infancy, but East Aurora village officials are proposing a new firehouse that could cost up to $4 million.It’s a project that many say is critically needed, because the 1954 firehouse at Oakwood Avenue and King Street is too small for the necessary firefighting equipment and is falling apart.
Guilty plea entered in money-laundering case
An East Aurora man pleaded guilty to a felony money-laundering charge at U. S. District Court on Thursday.John Sorrentino, 44, admitted that he put false information on mortgage applications with banks in Arizona and Western New York, and then used the money he borrowed to buy a home in East Aurora, Assistant U. S. Attorney Maura K. O’Donnell said.
Tax-defiant chiropractor sentenced to year in jail
An East Aurora chiropractor who relied on advice he got from a tax-defiance organization has been sentenced to a year of confinement for failing to file tax returns.
After plan’s defeat, Aurora Library continues pushing for more space
Now that the proposal for an $8.9 million joint government facility and expanded library for town and village offices in East Aurora is dead, library officials say they’re not giving up on their push for more space.
Wind tower moratorium is extended by board
The Aurora Town Board has extended its moratorium on wind towers by another three months while it finishes tweaking a draft local law on the towers, which presently are not permitted.
Equestrian center dedicated in honor of the Chur family
The Neil and Barbara Chur Family Equestrian Center was dedicated Wednesday by officials from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, local elected leaders, users of Knox Farm State Park and members of the Chur family.
Marilla hires East Aurora firm to deal with critical state audit
The Marilla Town Board has retained the East Aurora law firm of Bennett, DiFilippo and Kurtzhats as special counsel to help the town deal with repercussions from a recent audit by the state comptroller’s office.
2 underage-drinking parties broken up
Involved at least 70 youths, many high school students who could face additional punishment from schools
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Entertainment Calendar
Best bets:
- Sat 10/9: Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood
- Sat 10/9: Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra: Lovers' Classics
- Sat 10/9: Gino Vannelli
- Sat 10/9: Commander Cody Band
- Sun 10/10: Bullet for my Valentine
- Tue 10/12: Five Finger Death Punch
- Tue 10/12: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
- Wed 10/13: UB Distinguished Speaker Series: Sylvia Earle
- Thu 10/14: Suicide Silence
- Fri 10/15: Parsons Dance
- Fri 10/15: Michael Glabicki
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