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Out of options, Bethany Town Board seeking bids for demolition of old town hall

By Howard B. Owens
Jun 21, 2023, 8:30am

old bethany town hall — *The Old Bethany Town Hall, built in 1832, is fated for demolition.*
*Photo by Howard Owens*

Even many of Bethany's oldest residents, said Town Supervisor Carl Hyde, have come to accept the unpleasant but unavoidable and undeniable reality of the situation. The old Town Hall, built in 1832, must come down.

The town is currently accepting bids from demolition contractors.

Winter storms caused flooding and property damage for Bethany homeowner on fixed income

By Howard B. Owens
May 8, 2014, 6:40pm

Jerald Shea would sure like the Town of Bethany to do something about the way his property floods and the damage flooding did to his house this winter.

To the degree the town has a position on the issue, it's that the problem wasn't created by the town.

Shea bought

Anna May Hersee

By T.J. Woodward
May 8, 2014, 2:54pm

Anna May Hersee, 90, of East Bethany passed away peacefully on Thursday May 8, 2014 at her residence. She was born on March 27, 1924 in Clarence Center to the late Clyde (Magdalena) Knapp. Mrs. Hersee was a long time member of East Bethany Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her late husband Maurice who preceded her in death on August 28, 1997.

Anna May is survived by her children Paul (Elaine) Hersee of West Seneca, Roy (Patricia) Hersee of East Bethany, and Ellen (James) Kostanciak of Oakfield; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

There are no prior calling hours. A celebration of her life will be announced by the family at later date.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the family. For more information please call 585-591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.