In Erie County, summer means road work, hot dog roasts and this year, Charter Review. Anyone who has been out driving knows that state, county and local road and bridge projects are underway. Yes, detours and delays can be frustrating but above all the safety of the crews is number one. Please be mindful of road crews, slow down and abide by all posted signage.
I want to thank the County’s Department of Public Works engineers and Town of Collins Supervisor David Tessmer who recently joined me for another road tour. Representing some of the most rural parts of the county, it is important we continue to monitor these roads to ensure they are safe today and into the future. With 1,200 lane miles to maintain, it is not an easy task so constantly touring, checking road conditions is critical.
I am hoping that the nice weather we had this past weekend returns on the dates of the 2016 Hot Dog Roast Fundraisers. This is the 10th year I have partnered with the library branches in my district to fund raise, raising more than $57,700 over the years. I hope you will join us for these great events. Hot dog and water is only $1, and Italian sausage and water is $2. Many thanks to Sahlen’s who provides the grill for these events.
The dates are as follows: Thursday, June 16, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., at the Boston Free Library, 9475 Boston State Road, Boston; Saturday, June 18, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Collins Public Library, 2341 Main St., Collins; Tuesday, June 28, 5 – 6:30 p.m., at the Town of North Collins Public Library, 2095 School St., North Collins; Friday, July 8, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Angola Public Library, 34 North Main St., Angola; Wednesday, July 13, 4:30 – 7 p.m., at the Eden Library, Eden, NY, 2901 E. Church St., Eden; Thursday, July 14, 4 - 7 p.m., at the Concord Public Library, 18 Chapel St., Springville; Friday, August 12, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., at the Orchard Park Public Library, 4570 S. Buffalo St., Orchard Park. Each event also features special entertainment and other activities.
Just a reminder, a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18, 2016 at the Erie Community College’s South Campus in Orchard Park. Items which can be brought for disposal include, pesticides, fertilizers, pool and household chemicals/cleaners (limit 2 gallons or 20 pounds); oil-based paints, spray cans (limit 10 gallons); paint thinner, stripper and solvents (limit 2 gallons); batteries (lead acid & rechargeable); oil, gasoline, kerosene, antifreeze (limit 10 gallons); and mercury (thermometers, thermostats, metal). For more information on these events, for a full list of items that will be accepted, or for details on how to properly dispose of latex paint, call the Erie County Household Hazardous Waste 24-Hour Hotline at (716) 858-6800 or visit www.erie.gov/environment.
Also, the county is in the process of reviewing and proposing changes to the County Charter. You can review the recommendations by CLICKING HERE and if you wish to comment on any, please email the Clerk of the Legislature at Karen.mccarthy@erie.gov. Once the final recommendations are approved by the Legislature and the County Executive, they will be put on the November ballot where residents will decide.
For additional information, please contact my office at 858-8850 or email john.mills@erie.gov.