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Kennel plan draws growls
A proposed Robinson Road dog kennel doesn’t seem to be its neighbors’ best friend.

The kennel, proposed by Janet Zehr of Newfane, would be built on a 4.5 acre lot on the north side of Robinson, opposite of the East Canal Road intersection.

May 17, 2012
Man asks to withdraw plea
A Town of Lockport man who pleaded guilty last month to attempted first-degree criminal sexual act now wants to withdraw that plea.

Shawn McNew, 40, of Fernwood Drive, was in Niagara County Court on Monday to ask Judge Matthew J. Murphy for the withdrawal. Murphy said he will issue a written decision on the withdrawal before the previously scheduled sentencing date of May 7.

April 2, 2012
Red Creek waterline to be repaired
The Town of Lockport will replace the waterline that runs under Red Creek, a body of water that runs near Ridge Road.
At a work session Wednesday, Town Board members approved the work. The cost of the repairs is expected to be around $92,627, but half of that will be reimbursed by the Town of Newfane, according to Lockport Supervisor Marc R. Smith.

February 23, 2012
Town recycling numbers are up
The Town of Lockport seems to have taken a bigger interest in recycling.
At a Town Board meeting Wednesday, Councilman Paul W. Siejak said for all of 2011, the town recycled 27.55 more tons than it did a year ago. Electronics recycling, which the town started in July, totaled 4,914 pounds.
For the electronics recycling, the town receives 5 cents per pound, which means Lockport was paid $245.70.

January 30, 2012
IDA borrows $20,000 from town
The Town of Lockport will be loaning $20,000 to its Industrial Development Agency, after Town Board members approved the measure at its year end work session Wednesday.
Board members voted unanimously to approve the loan, which would be used to help the IDA for marketing purposes. The IDA often draws retailers and other businesses to set up shop in the town, which is one of the main functions of the agency.

December 28, 2011
ENGINEERING: Bartz Road bridge to be replaced this summer The Bartz Road bridge across Mud Creek will be torn out and replaced this summer.
May 4, 2009
DEVELOPMENT: Zoning suit against McDonald’s reinstated A Hamm Road homeowner’s lawsuit against the town and McDonald’s restaurant has been reinstated.
May 4, 2009
TOWN OF LOCKPORT: Supervisor says DEC feedback suggests town on right path approaching Donner Creek flooding issues The recently completed Donner Creek Watershed Analysis will be returned to the town board for a firm decision how to proceed with flood control.
June 29, 2008
DEVELOPMENT: Law would have planning board enforce Transit North design goals in commercial projects The town board will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a proposed local law giving the planning board some architectural review powers.
June 29, 2008
BUSINESS: Town supervisor says Wal-Mart project may be set back six to 12 months Town Supervisor Marc Smith said this week he thinks lawsuits against the town and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. may drag on six to 12 months.
January 31, 2008
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