Development News for Depew, New York

Administrator Authorized for Year-End Budget Adjustments

The Village Board of Trustees authorized the administrator to adjust the 2025-2026 budget for year-end purposes. This action was approved through a roll call vote, indicating unanimous support from the board members present.

Agreement with Feedmore Approved for Meals on Wheels Distribution

The Village Board of Trustees authorized Mayor Kevin Peterson to sign an agreement with Fedmore (likely Feedmore) to use space in the Dew Ice Rink vestibule as a distribution center for the Meals on Wheels program. This program will operate daily during the week to distribute meals to individuals in the Pew and Lancaster areas. The authorization was approved by a roll call vote.

Volunteer Fire Department Training and Events Approved

The Village Board of Trustees granted permission for the Dew Volunteer Fire Department to attend various training courses and use facilities for events. Engine 3 will attend a pump operations course in Amherst, NY, on May 28th-29th, 2026. Engines 6 and Rescue 7 will participate in live fire training at the Ary County Fire Academy on June 2nd, 2026. Additionally, permission was granted for the Southside Fire Station to be used by Hook and Ladder Company number one for their annual chicken barbecue on June 20th, 2026. These activities aim to enhance firefighter skills and support community events.

Seasonal Laborers Appointed to DPW

The Village Board of Trustees appointed four individuals as part-time seasonal laborers for the Department of Public Works (DPW). The appointments are Carson Albertie, Aiden Mandel, Aiden Mecca, and Carcel Kadus. This appointment is made pursuant to section 4-400 of village law. A roll call vote was conducted for the appointments.