Joe 4 West Seneca

After this long and humbling campaign, I will be taking a break from SM. As I prepare for my new role, I will refer to one of my favorite quotes (sorry History teacher) . Thank you again to the voters, volunteers, family and friends. #joe4ws

**ALERT** At this time all entrances to WS Town Hall Campus are closed. All lots are full. Parking is available on side streets around the campus. **ALERT**

As I stated tonight, we need to acknowledge & recognize the significance of today’s Fed holiday-a day our country took a step toward the promise that is America -as Lincoln stated a “nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.”

West Seneca’s service organizations — including the the Art Society, Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary and Woman’s Club — raised a total of $3,450 through this year’s Christmas tree and art auction for local nonprofits!

Of the 250 COVID-19 patients hospitalized on 12/26, 161 were not fully vaccinated (64%), 43 of 59 ICU patients were not fully vaccinated (73%), and 30 of 43 patients with an airway assist were not fully vaccinated (70%). 78% of all beds, and 79% of ICU beds, were occupied. 2/2

COVID-19 Hospital Report for Dec. 26: Erie Co. hospitals had 250 COVID-19 patients (down 4 from 12/24), 59 of whom were in the ICU (up 3 from 12/24), 43 on an airway assist (up 2 from 12/24) and 46% of the patients were aged 64 and under. Nine persons died in hospital. 1/2

I was able to help secure $500,000 in emergency state funding after a fire severely damaged a West Seneca Highway Department garage and several major pieces of equipment early Christmas morning. My full statement below:

After today’s meeting we are reminded how dedicated & professional our town employees, 1st responders, & volunteer firefighters are. Because of their actions, no one was hurt & equipment was saved. Services continue, but, may be delayed. THANK YOU to all who responded and serve.

Merry Christmas! An extra big thank you to all of our fire department districts who have been working overtime this holiday. They successfully battled a house fire Christmas Eve and have contained an overnight fire at the Highway Dept. No update yet on the extent of the damage.

Today we notified the final 2022 Community Award recipients, Educator of the Year Keith Ersing and Citizen of the Year Robert Breidenstein! Our 75th annual Community Awards Dinner will be held Feb. 16 at Kloc's. Stay tuned for further details.

Congratulations @keithersing for being selected the @WestSenecaChmbr Educator of the Year. Well deserved honor. @WestSenecaCSD @westsenecata @WestSenecaBee @WS_OPSun

Friendly good girl found on Center Rd in front of Ultima Taco at 2am this morning (maybe looking for tacos?). Pink collar with rhinestones. Goes by Sarah Jessica Barker. Has been checked into our animal shelter for the weekend and could use a day at the salon Monday.

Thank you to those that have served and those currently serving.

It should be noted that this dynamic duo is comprised of the current and former SRO from @WestSenecaCSD West HS.

THANK YOU to everyone who donated #RealMenWearPink @AmericanCancer We raised $18,562.4 yr total over $93,000 4 @ACS_WNY & keeps Sonia’s memory alive. #TeamSonia @nysut @AndyPallotta @nysutEVP @NYSUTStreasurer @NYSUT2VP @loxango @DCarlisto @mspetter @GregMcCreaNY @cherylhughes11

7 days left. $345 away from $18,000 for #RealMenWearPink @AmericanCancer @ACS_WNY. Help get us there. mobileacs.org/3b7wfy #TeamSonia @nysut @nysutEVP @AndyPallotta @NYSUT2VP @NYSUTStreasurer @WayneTeachers @mspetter @GregMcCreaNY @DCarlisto @MikeDeely @2ndTimeLasix @mamamuzzy

THANK YOU to @West_Seneca offices for going #Pink for @ACS_WNY @AmericanCancer in memory of our former Town Assessor, Kandy Wittmeyer, as well as the sisters of our Town Engineer and Deputy Town Clerk. $800 raised! Thank you @amy_kobler for coordinating. Next year - $1000! #RMWP

The @ErieCountyClerk’s Office is @ErieCountyFair to provide you with information on #Passports, #ThankAVet, #DMV, #REALID #DBAs & more so you can get your business done! The #ClerkOnTheGo Team is in the Market Place! #ReadyReserveRenew #Buffalo #ErieCountyNY #FunWOW #The716

For more information, visit stayinyourhomewny.com or call (716) 828-8429. #ForeclosureFriday #StayInYourHome (4/4)

Residents will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from the #WNYLawCenter, @bhrwny, attorneys and housing counselors to learn more about their options if they are facing foreclosure or behind on their tax or mortgage payments. (3/4)