Audubon To

Host Saturday Bird Bandings

Weather permitting, area residents can join ornithologists on the west side of Audubon Community Nature Center’s property on Saturday mornings April 26 through May 17, between 7 and 11 a.m. and observe them banding birds. Bird banding is an established technique used to discover details about the behaviors of birds. Bird scientists capture migrating and resident birds in “mist” nets – so-called because they are so fine they are almost like mist – fit them with identification bands, measure, weigh, and then release them. Some watching might even be selected to help release a bird. If the weather is too harsh for the safety of the birds, the nets are not opened. It’s requested to leave dogs at home. Those attending can bring bird guides and binoculars. Plan to listen closely to the scientists and follow their instructions carefully, as safety of the birds is the priority. To learn more and donate, click through Programs and Events at AudubonCNC.org/Events.

Ross Grange Holds April

Meeting

FALCONER – The April 14 meeting of Ross Grange 305 was held at the Falcon’s Nest with a dish to share lunch. Thank you’s were received from the Ellington, Falconer, Fluvanna, Kennedy and Sinclairville public libraries for donations from the grange. The Falconer After Prom/Senior Vigil committee also sent a note of thanks for a donation received. Sue Seaman, former Falconer librarian, gave the grange a donation and was sent a letter of thanks. Bills were submitted by Mary Jane Griffith and Opal Sprague for expenses for the 150th anniversary. Following the meeting display boards and other items were assembled which will be used to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Ross Grange 305 hosted at Falconer Public Library, 101 W Main St., Falconer, on Wednesday, April 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. The public is encouraged to view the grange’s history and visit with grange members.

CVCS Board

Of Education

To Meet

SINCLAIRVILLE – A special meeting for the Board of Education of the Cassadaga Valley Central School District will be held on Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Middle/High School Multi-Purpose Room and via Zoom https://zoom.us/j/95237387537. A budget workshop will be held prior to the meeting beginning at 5 p.m.

BPU Issues Annual Water Quality Report

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has released its annual water quality report for 2024. The report indicates once again that the BPU provides safe, quality water to its customers. The utility is required to prepare the New York State report each May to provide consumers with information on the quality and testing of the water delivered by the utility’s water system in the previous year. The report can be found directly on the BPU website at ny-jamestownbpu.civicplus.com/Archive.aspx?ADID=1237. It is also available in the BPU Customer Service Office at 92 Steele St. Copies may also be viewed in the Spotlight section on the www.jamestownbpu.com homepage. To request a hard copy of the annual water quality report or a larger-print version, please call BPU Communications at 716-661-1680.