The Town of Cheektowaga has adopted a law which will require anyone selling their improved real property to, prior to its sale, have an inspection done by the Town of the sump pump system, floor drains, downspouts, exterior drainage, etc. to ensure that unpolluted waters from these sources are not being discharged into the sanitary sewers. Only those properties located in the Town of Cheektowaga Consolidated Sewer District must comply with this law. Attached is a copy of this law http://www.bnar.org/downloads/cheeksanitlaw and a map http://www.bnar.org/downloads/cheeksanitmap depicting the boundaries of the Town of Cheektowaga Consolidated Sewer District. This law will take effect on MARCH 1, 2016 .   Application for a Certificate of Compliance shall be made to the Town of Cheektowaga Building Inspections Department at 275 Alexander Avenue, Cheektowaga, New York 14211 (Phone number 716-686-3470).  The fee for this inspection is $100.00.

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January 25, 2016 (Clarence, NY) - Essex Homes of Western New York announces its new 2016 promotion, “The Choice is Yours!” For a limited time, the company is offering qualified buyers up to $15,000 worth of free custom options on all Essex “Premier Series” homes and up to $12,000 on all “Hallmark Series” homes. In addition, those purchasing a home in “The Hills” or “Knoche Farm Estates” have the opportunity to receive up to $20,000 in free custom options.   “This is an incredible opportunity for every Essex Homes buyer to build their dream home in 2016,” says Philip J. Nanula, president of Essex Homes. According to Nanula, the savings that can be achieved are the most exciting aspect of the program. Monies can be allocated at the buyer’s discretion towards any free, custom options. “These options translate into almost anything the buyer wants to add - a sunroom off of the kitchen, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances or a glamour bath – the choice is yours!“ “Essex t...

Local company adds new jobs to the real estate marketplace.   AMHERST, NY – As MJ Peterson enters their 86th year in business, they have increased their staff to address the additional demands of their expanding operations. Several new hires and internal promotions were made recently. Sharon Kane was promoted to the position of Corporate Maintenance Dispatcher. Having already proven her tremendous customer service skills as MJ Peterson’s corporate receptionist, it was only fitting that Kane fill this position as a liaison between the tenants of MJ Peterson’s rental properties and their maintenance staff. Joyce Gearhart and Erin Staley were both promoted internally to the position of Property Manager. Each had previous experience as assistants to property managers within the company. Gearhart will be managing Berkley Manor, Englewood, Stonington Park, and Sundridge Apartments, as well as all of the duplex, condo, and single family home rentals. Staley will be managing one of the...

Chairman and CEO Peter Hunt of HUNT Real Estate ERA Buffalo, N.Y. – January, 19, 2016 – Chairman and CEO Peter Hunt of HUNT Real Estate ERA has been recognized as one of the 200 Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate by the Swanepoel Power 200 (www.swanepoel.com/power200/2016 ). The 2015/16 edition of the Power 200 includes real estate leaders from organizations throughout the United States and Canada, including Realogy, Zillow, the National Association of REALTORS®, Trulia, and Move, Inc. “I’m honored to be included among this esteemed group of industry leaders,” said Hunt. “It’s gratifying to know that the accomplishments of our organization are worthy of this national attention.” The Power 200 takes multiple factors into consideration to compile their annual ranking, including the organization's significance and contribution to the industry, the company's geographic reach, the individual's personal influence, his/her tenure in the industry, ownership an...

Forbes Capretto Homes is pleased to announce the availability of new home sites in the sought-after Orchard Park community of Pleasant Acres West. This community offers deep, spacious home sites while maintaining a neighborly feel. Enjoy all the charms of a calm suburban environment while being nearby to the countless conveniences that the Village of Orchard Park has to offer. The school district is top rated and downtown Buffalo is just a quick 20 minute commute. Prices start in the $300’s, including land. Homeowners can choose from a wide range of one and two-story home styles, each of which can be fully customized to meet the homeowner’s specific needs and lifestyle. To tour this community; coming from Route 20A, go North on S. Taylor Road, make a right onto New Taylor Road, then turn left onto Airmont Drive. For more details about Pleasant Acres West, please call Renee Stiglmeier at (716) 243-5991 or visit our model home at 61 Golden Crescent Way. (Open 1-4pm, Saturday and Sunday a...

Forbes Capretto Custom Homes is pleased to announce the addition of Kevin Paris to our Sales team.  Kevin will help customers build their dream home by guiding them through choosing the perfect home site, plan and features.  Kevin is a Graduate of the University of Buffalo and is also a United States Army Veteran. He brings with him more than 15 years of Sales and Marketing experience, and he has also been a volunteer with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Erie County since 1995.  Forbes Capretto has over thirty years of experience as a custom home builder in Western New York.  We build homes in the most sought after communities and on private sites. Contact: Crystal Newman Forbes Capretto Homes, Inc. (716) 688-5597