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Former County Legislator and Assemblyman Richard R. Anderson Sr. took his seat on the Amherst Town Board for the first time Tuesday and had the privilege of reading a proclamation dedicated to his son, Jay.
The ceremonial event marked the completion of a difficult transition for the Amherst Town Board. The governing body was beset by a series of unexpected surprises that began weeks ago when Council Member and Navy Reservist Jay Anderson informed his colleagues that he'd been called up to active duty.See the full content of this document
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Anderson Joins Amherst Town Board with Nod to Son
Since then, board members have been forced to reconsider what they thought they knew about elected service.
But on Tuesday, Counci...See the full content of this document
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