by Amy Stypa | Sep 23, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a technology that stores electrical energy for use at a later time, typically using lithium-ion batteries. BESS helps balance supply and demand, improves grid reliability, and supports the integration of renewable energy...
by Amy Stypa | Sep 15, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
Climate Challenge Game Night Tuesday, September 23 | 6 – 8 PM Lancaster Library -Learn about greenhouse gas emissions in Lancaster -Play a game to help see what our community priorities are Be part of Lancaster’s greener future — we’d love to see you...
by Amy Stypa | Sep 4, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
The 5th Annual Village of Depew Electronics Recycling Drive will be on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, 9am-2pm!!! This is a completely FREE event and open to EVERYONE! Come down to the Depew Village Hall and recycle your old and unwanted electronics responsibly.
by Amy Stypa | Sep 3, 2025 | Village News
Want to learn more about how to prepare for disaster or emergency situation? Go to one of the Citizen Preparedness Corps training sessions, in the Buffalo area during September. See graphic for more info, or visit: dhses.ny.gov/citizen-preparedness-corps • Wed., Sep....
by Amy Stypa | Aug 25, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
2025 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events Paint-only collection September 13th in Buffalo. Click here to register. Paint and Household Hazardous Waste collection September 27th in Buffalo. Click here to register. Paint-only collection October 18th in...
by Amy Stypa | Aug 21, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
Spotted Lanternfly has been confirmed in Erie County Spotted lanternfly or SLF, is an invasive insect pest from Asia that primarily feeds on trees of heaven (Alianthus altissima) but can also feed on a wide variety of plants such as grapevine, hops, maple, walnut, and...
by Amy Stypa | Jul 7, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Department of Public Works, Village News
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSÂ VILLAGE OF LANCASTER 5423 BROADWAY LANCASTER, NY 14086Â PROCUREMENT OF ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT (128) BARE ROOT TREESÂ GENERAL NOTICEÂ Village of Lancaster (Buyer) is requesting Bids for the Procurement of one hundred twenty-eight(128) bare...
by Amy Stypa | Jul 1, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
Village of Lancaster residents, neighbors, and visitors — please be alert: Giant Hogweed has been observed in Como Park. One confirmed location is along the creek bank below the sledding hill, though it may be present elsewhere in the park. This invasive plant poses a...
by Amy Stypa | Jun 20, 2025 | Climate Smart News, Village News
Extreme heat is on the way — take steps to stay safe and cool: ✅ Stay hydrated✅ Limit outdoor activity during peak heat✅ Check on elderly neighbors, pets, and loved ones✅ Never leave kids or pets in cars  Cool off at local facilities: Village Splash Pad at Hadsall...
