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The West Seneca Bee, established in 1980, caters to the West Seneca community. This publication comes out every Thursday.

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University Express releases Spring 2025 catalog, classes begin May 1

2 weeks ago | westsenecabee.com | Justin Sullivan

Class is back in session! The Erie County Department of Senior Services’ University Express is set to return May 1 for another semester of lifelong learning and friendship. University Express features over 400 free, in-person and virtual classes for individuals ages 50 and older that tackle important and timely topics that impact the aging population.
New Seneca Mall project will also boost the tax base

1 month ago | westsenecabee.com | Gary Dickson

By the time you read this, the developers of the Seneca Mall property should have had their first session with the Planning Board. I know there is intense interest in what will go there, but the developers want to keep the names of the stores confidential for now, so I must honor that. I am at liberty to say that […] Oops! A Digital Subscription is required to view this content.
One person’s wasteful spending is another person’s critical program

2 months ago | westsenecabee.com | Gary Dickson

It’s easy to get caught up in the latest “breaking” news, but we should remember that it is the local level of government that has the greatest day-to-day impact on our lives. Local government – in our case the town – pays for such critical services such as police, highway maintenance, garbage pickup, recreation, senior services, and so on. Roughly […]
Credit rating upgrade shows town is on the right track

Feb 13, 2025 | westsenecabee.com | Gary Dickson

Last week, I received very welcome news from the credit-rating agency Moody’s that they have upgraded our credit rating from A1 to Aa3. This has both a practical impact and a symbolic impact. As a practical matter, we will be able to borrow money at a lower interest rate, which will benefit West Seneca taxpayers for years to come. Symbolically, […]
BELOVED SOCCER TEAM MAKES A RETURN toto BUFFALO

Jan 30, 2025 | westsenecabee.com | Michael Polce

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Are you REAL ID ready? What to know with the approaching deadline

Jan 16, 2025 | westsenecabee.com | Michael Kearns

If you frequently fly, it’s time to prepare for your next adventure. The deadline to meet the REAL ID compliance standard is rapidly approaching. Starting on May 7, it will be mandatory for domestic air travel, and the Erie County Clerk’s Office wants you to be ready. Here are some common questions about REAL ID: What is REAL ID? REAL […]
Remembering Mary Lou: A lesson in service

Jan 9, 2025 | westsenecabee.com | Gary Dickson

One of the great pleasures of serving as town supervisor is the chance to meet people, and there are a lot of people in West Seneca. Most people contact me because they have a specific problem, complaint, or compliment about how the town is doing. Occasionally, a person will contact me about a project or projects that they feel will […]
Working to prevent shortages of critical medical supplies

Oct 31, 2024 | westsenecabee.com | Tim Kennedy

This September, Hurricane Helene battered a half-dozen states with category four force — devastating neighborhoods and communities and claiming the lives of more than three hundred people. My prayers are with the survivors as they pick up the pieces following the devastation that the hurricane left in its wake. In North Carolina, the storm took an immense toll on the […]
SCHOLARSHIPS - West Seneca Bee

Oct 24, 2024 | westsenecabee.com | Stephanie Zawadzki |Tracey Morgan

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It’s always a trade-off

Aug 15, 2024 | westsenecabee.com | Gary Dickson

One of the most interesting things about being in local government is the wide variety of issues that come up every day. As a town supervisor, I have to be at least somewhat knowledgeable about all sorts of things: budgeting, sewers, roads, municipal law, various policies such as personnel, procurement, cyber, etc. – and best of all, how to interact […]