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Clean Up Grand Island 2025 - April 2025
We are looking for volunteers to come help clean up the environment all over Grand Island, on the morning of Saturday, April 26th. This is our 6th Annual Clean UP Grand Island event! It is organized by the Town of Grand Island, Grand Island Chamber of Commerce, Grand Island Rotary, Grand Island Lions & Niagara River Greenway to encourage the local community to come together and spruce up our beautiful Island. With the snow melted away and the foliage not yet in bloom, it's easy to identify areas where trash & debris have accumulated over winter and are in need of removal. All that's needed is a few hours of your time, a little passion to keep nature clean and a heart of service. You can put a team together or attend as individual. Either way, please join us and help Clean UP Grand Island! Check Out Our Online Map of Target Locations! If you have additional locations that are in need of clean up that are not on the map, let us know and we will add them. Click the link to view the official Clean UP Grand Island Map & Location List.27th Annual KidBiz Entrepreneur Sale- April 2025
When: Saturday, June 21st, 2025 from 10am - 2pm; Where: The Grand Island Town Commons (2255 Baseline Road)The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has planned and organized the KidBiz Young Entrepreneur Program for the last 26 years. Annually, we have anywhere from 100-150 students who have a blast participating in the program. The KidBiz program shows students in 2nd through 8th grade just what it takes to run a business. The kids come up with their own ideas for a product to develop, market and then sell. Some students even sign a loan agreement with their parents to cover start-up costs. This is a wonderful opportunity for business leaders in our community to set a great example for our future business owners and provide some guidance & support to these budding entrepreneurs.FaceBook Page.
Team Lawnmower Race, 5K, Walk & Run Meeting - April 2025
The GI American Cancer Society “Team Lawnmower Race, 5K, Walk & Run” meeting #2 will be held at the Grand Island Moose Lodge at 4:30 p.m. on Monday April 7th. Anyone who wishes to help out as a member of the committee and can not attend the meeting please contact Mary Ehde, email pezmeema@gmail.com, or Lynn Dingey, email lynndingey@outlook.com. Any one interested in participating in the lawnmower race or would like information on Classes, Class specifications, Class rules or would like to help out with the race event, please contact Gary Roesch, email groesch@gtsupplies.com. Anyone willing to donate, prizes, time or money towards the event please contact, Mary, Lynn or Gary. This event has donated to the GI Am. Cancer Relay over $40,000 in the previous years.Extended Hours for Passports - March 2025
Erie County, NY – As the deadline for obtaining a REAL ID approaches, Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns reminds residents that they can use passports and passport cards for domestic travel and access to federal facilities starting May 7, 2025. These documents both serve as alternatives to REAL ID when the new travel regulations take effect.To assist the traveling public in meeting the new federal compliance standard, the Erie County Clerk’s Outreach Center, located at 1088 Union Road, directly next to the Auto Bureau in the Southgate Plaza, will have extended hours from March 24 to 27. During this period, the center will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., providing an additional two hours of service. This event is open to the public- no appointment is necessary.
"As the REAL ID deadline approaches, we encourage residents to review their identification and travel documents to ensure a smooth travel experience," Kearns stated. "If obtaining a passport or passport card is the best option for you, the Clerk’s Outreach Center is ready to assist first-time applicants with the process. Passport cards are an excellent, affordable alternative that provide a quick way to ensure you are prepared for domestic air travel as well access to federal facilities."
Erie County residents will be able to apply for a passport card, passport book, or both. For any application to be processed, proof of citizenship is mandatory and includes any one of the following: Certified birth certificate issued by city, county or state; or an original Naturalization certificate; or a previously issued passport book or card. Additionally, proof of identity such as a current New York State driver’s license or non-driver identification card is also required.
Kearns added, "Currently, new passport applications can take 4 to 6 weeks to process, which coincides with the May 7th deadline. To ensure that travelers are not left behind, this is an ideal time to apply for a passport book or card to comply with the REAL ID requirements." Payment must be in the form of a personal check or money order. No cash will be accepted. Each passport for an adult must be accompanied by a check or money order for $130, made payable to the U.S. Department of State and a separate check for $35, made payable to the Erie County Clerk. Fees for children under 16 are $100, payable to the U.S. Department of State and $35 payable to the Erie County Clerk. Passport photos can be taken on-site and are available for $10.
Passport applications, a list of all required documents, and a complete schedule of fees are available by visiting erie.gov/passports or by contacting the Erie County Clerk’s Office Outreach Center at (716) 858-8864. You can apply for a U.S. Passport at one of the two Erie County Clerk’s Office locations: Old County Hall, 92 Franklin Street, Buffalo, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, or the Clerk’s Outreach Center, 1088 Union Road, West Seneca, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM; with extended hours until 7 PM on Thursdays. Visit either location during these hours for assistance with your passport application or any other services related to the Erie County Clerk’s Office. To learn more about the REAL ID and review the list of acceptable documents needed to meet the new compliance standards, or to schedule a DMV appointment online, please visit erie.gov/clerk/REALID.
Introduction to Native Plants - March 2025
Introduction to Native Plants, Wednesday, March 26 at the Grand Island Library, 1715 Bedell Road, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. FLYER."The Beauty of Bats" Program- March 2025
Citizen Coalition for Wildlife and Environment and Wildcare of WNY is hosting a program, "The Beauty of Bats" on Saturday, April 5th from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Alt Nature Center, 2489 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island. See FLYER.Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Honors Veterans - March 2025
The Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial is a site that honors all Grand Island residents, past, present, and future, who have proudly served the US as a member of the military. If you would like to have a name added, there is a deadline of April 1, 2025, to be added in time for the Memorial Day ceremony. Application for Veterans to be Honored at The DeGlopper Memorial.Paver Order Form 8"x8"
Paver Order Form 12"x12"
Paver Order Form 4"x8" Brick
Maple Grove Cemetery Assoc. Meeting - March 2025
National Fuel to Open Walk-In Offices - February 2025
(Feb. 10, 2025) WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, the natural gas utility subsidiary of National Fuel Gas Company, plans to re-open three walk-in offices for customers who may prefer in-person assistance beginning Monday, February 17, 2025. The Customer Assistance Centers provide the same services offered through the call center including payment assistance, starting or stopping account service and billing inquiries. The Customer Assistance Center will be open Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.The locations include: Metro Buffalo: 409 Main Street, Buffalo 14203; Cheektowaga: Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road Suite 44, Cheektowaga 14227; Jamestown: 1384 Peck Settlement Road, Jamestown 14701. In addition to the walk-in centers, National Fuel customers can contact the call center Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1.800.365.3234 or use the Utility’s website at www.nationalfuel.com where a convenient online payment portal is also available.
Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight Announces First All-Female Mission - January 2025
Buffalo, NY - Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight (BNHF) is pleased to announce its first All-Female Mission. Slated for October 2025*, 40 women veterans and their female guardians from Western New York and Bradford, PA will land in Washington, D.C. for a two-day trip. They will visit service memorials for all military branches erected in their honor along with laying of a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery, special recognition at the Military Women’s Memorial and more. Accompanying them will be an entirely female BNHF support staff, medical professionals, airline personnel, tour guides, etc. Veterans pay no cost for trip and all BNHF staff are volunteers.The goal is two-fold: To seek, thank and acknowledge women veterans from WWII, the Korean and Vietnam wars before it’s too late. These veterans are given top priority along with veterans with terminal illnesses. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are available on-line at www.buffaloniagarahonorflight.org or by calling Mary Piekart at (716) 430-0634.
To have the Mission supported and funded primarily by women, whether they be business owners, business and foundation executives, female-led organizations or individual women donors. Sponsor opportunities to salute the women and make the trip a reality for these often-camouflaged veterans are available at www.buffaloniagarahonorflight.org or by calling Donna Quigley at (716) 812-3471 to discuss. *Pending Southwest flight schedule release date on February 6, 2025.
Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight is an all-volunteer organization taking WWII, Korean, and Vietnam Veterans on all expenses paid trips to Washington D.C. to view monuments erected in their honor. The mission is urgent as BNHF has over 200 Vietnam Veterans on its waiting list with new applications coming in daily. These unacknowledged heroes deserve to be honored for their service and sacrifices.
National Fuel Winter Safety Tips - January 2025
(Jan. 21, 2025) WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. National Fuel advises homeowners to be prepared and safe
this winter and pay attention to outdoor gas meters, furnaces and vents. Snow, ice and extreme
cold temperatures can pose a variety of issues for heating systems. See Press Release.
GIHS New Mascot Fundraiser - January 2025
American Legion Post 1346 and VFW Charles N. DeGlopper Post 9249 are having a raffle to fundraise for a new mascot uniform for Grand Island High School.
Your $20 donation buys you a chance at 13 cash prizes. Drawing held March 22, 2025 at VFW Post 9249, 2121 Grand Island Blvd. FLYER.
Town/County Tax Bills - January 2025
Town Clerk Patricia Frentzel announced that the 2025 Town/County Tax Bills have been mailed. If you have changed banks, have paid off your mortgage or do not have an escrow account and did not receive a tax bill, please contact the Town Clerk’s office at 773-9600 ext. 620 or 600. The office will be open extras hours:
Friday, February 14 – 8:30am – 6:00pm; Saturday, February 15 – 9:00am – 12:00pm; Monday, February 17 – CLOSED; Tuesday, February 18 – 8:30am – 6:00pm.Checks should be made payable to Town Clerk. The last day to pay without penalty is February 18. Envelopes must show a legible postmark of February 18 to be accepted on time. Taxpayers should call the office for correct amounts for payments made February 19 and later. Payments can be made until June 30, 2025. After this date, payments must be sent to the County. ONLINE TAX RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS - SERVICE FEES APPLY www.grandislandny.us. DEBIT AND CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED AT COUNTER, SERVICE FEES APPLY.
Seniors Stuff Tax Bills - January 2025
From left, back row: Sue Magro, Liz Wilbert, Linda Clark, Town Clerk- Pattie Frentzel, Lorraine Mangan. Front row: Lorraine Wilcox, Suzanne Muller, Jerri Benzing.
This is the 21st year a group of seniors from the Golden Age Center have stuffed tax bills for Town Clerk Pattie Frentzel. It used to be called the "Hank and Nonny Crew" after the husband-and-wife team of the late Hank & Nonny Carroll, who started the tradition. The seniors spend the day stuffing envelopes and get treated for lunch. Town/County tax collection will begin January 21, 2025.
Deadly Drug Reported - January 2025
ERIE COUNTY, NY – The Erie County Department of Health is alerting the community that recent toxicology testing detected carfentanil in the local unregulated drug supply. As a fentanyl analogue – which means it is a substance that has a similar chemical structure to fentanyl – carfentanil is a synthetic opioid that is up to 100 times more potent than fentanyl. That stronger potency means that a small dose of carfentanil can cause immediate and severe adverse reactions including overdose or death. Full press release.
Wreaths Provided by Correctional Facility - January 2025
Pictured left to right in the greenhouse are Erie County Sheriff Deputies Matt Dils, Jason Puleo and Nick Hendel, John Fisher and Jim Linenfelser.
For the tenth year, the inmates at the Erie County Correctional Facility made Christmas wreaths to decorate doors on various Town of Grand Island buildings. Representing the Town, retired Supervisor Mary Cooke and Town Hall Caretaker Jim Linenfelser visited the Alden Correctional Facility in December and received ten wreaths that were delivered to the Town Hall, Library, Highway Department, Golden Age Center, Recreation Office, and Parks Department. The Correctional Facility’s horticulture program operates out of a barn and two greenhouses and John Fisher is the Training Supervisor for the inmates. Erie County Sheriff John Garcia appoints deputies to oversee the operation. The wreath pictured is at the entrance of the Golden Age Center at the Nike Base on Whitehaven Road.State Parks to provide seasonal dock permits along West River Shoreline Trail - January 2025
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will issue seasonal dock permits along the West River Shoreline Trail on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2025 season. Permit applications will be distributed at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 1, in the main parking lot (No. 1) inside Beaver Island State Park. A vehicle queuing lane will be established when the park opens at dawn. At 9 a.m., a park representative will arrive to distribute information packets. Participants are asked to remain in line and in their vehicles for safety and convenience. After the lottery concludes, remaining interested parties are welcome to stop by the office during the week or call anytime. All inquiries and messages will be handled in order, and a waitlist will be started if all permits are used.As a reminder, the park opens for patrons at dawn, and there is no overnight parking. Additionally, participants may apply for a permit or serve as a proxy, not both. Further information is available online at www.parks.ny.gov/parks/56/details.aspx, by calling the Beaver Island State Park Office at 716-773-3271, or by emailing beaverisland@parks.ny.gov.
