Election Day
Election Day Is Nov. 3: What Alden Voters Need to Know
Early voting runs through Nov. 1, including at the Alden Municipal Building. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Local news
From Alden's Fields to the Thanksgiving Table
At Rudy's Farmstand on North Road, raising Thanksgiving turkeys is a whole family affair.
Community
Jack-o-Lantern Contest Winner
Silas, the 10-month-old son of Kayla K. of Alden, took the top spot in The Alden Echo's Jack-O-Lantern contest.
Honoring Alden's Veterans
Honoring Alden's Veterans: The Patriots of Sandridge Road
With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, the Alden Town Cemetery on Sandridge Road stands as a quiet record of local service, back to the Revolutionary War.
Civic Brief
Civic Brief: Ambulance Transition on Track for Dec. 1
Emergency medical services in Alden remain fully operational under LVAC through Nov. 30, with Mercy Flight taking over 24/7 ALS coverage Dec. 1.
Public Safety
Village Winter Overnight Parking Ban Now in Effect
The Village of Alden's winter overnight street parking ban, 2 to 6 a.m., took effect Nov. 1 and runs through April 1.
Opinion / Voices
The Nicest People Live in Alden
When a cart of sodas went flying in the Tops parking lot, a stranger on her cell phone hurried over to help.
Opinion / Voices
You Are My Angel
A canceled flight, a train ride home, and a young man across the aisle: Dr. Ellen Maloney on finding a need and filling it.
Glimpses into the Past
Alden’s newspapers
Karen Muchow’s new history column traces the long line of papers that served Alden, from the Oddaographic of 1875 to the Advertiser.
Local Government / Village Board
Village Board Passes E-Bike and Dirt Bike Rules, Pauses Roadside Cameras
The board approved four new local laws on Oct. 13, including tougher rules for e-bikes, dirt bikes and UTVs and a six-month pause on cameras in village rights-of-way.
Local news
Warm Brews and Community Vibes: Solstice Café Opens Its Doors in Corfu
Owner April Meier opened Solstice Café at Main Street and Brickhouse Road on Oct. 7, with espresso and pastries baked daily.
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Election Day
Election Day Is Nov. 3: What Alden Voters Need to Know
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Local news
From Alden's Fields to the Thanksgiving Table
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Schools
St. John the Baptist School Students Make a Colorful Splash at Third Annual Color Run
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Community Spotlight
At Neat Repeats, Many Hands Dress Alden One Free-Will Rack at a Time
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Community
Blackwater Acres Opens in Alden, with a Farm, a Kitchen and Space to Rent.
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Local government
Cayuga Creek Water District: A Decade-Long Effort Pays Off for Residents
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Community
Marilla Kiwanis Collecting Socks for Troops and Veterans
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Arts & Community
Behind the Pink Walls on Church Street, ACTS Keeps Alden on Stage
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Opinion / Voices
From Our Kitchen Table to Yours: Finding Home in Alden
Jack-o-Lantern Contest Winner
The Nicest People Live in Alden
You Are My Angel
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Honoring Alden's Veterans
Honoring Alden's Veterans: The Patriots of Sandridge Road
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Civic Brief
Civic Brief: Ambulance Transition on Track for Dec. 1
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Public Safety
Village Winter Overnight Parking Ban Now in Effect
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Public Safety
Sheriff's Blotter: Oct. 3 to Oct. 23
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Glimpses into the Past
A Glimpse into the Past: Alden’s Newspapers
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Local Government / Village Board
Village Board Passes E-Bike and Dirt Bike Rules, Pauses Roadside Cameras
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Local news
Warm Brews and Community Vibes: Solstice Café Opens Its Doors in Corfu
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Elsewhere
Elsewhere: Darien Holds Budget Hearings Wednesday on Plan to Exceed Tax Cap
Darien residents can weigh in Wednesday, Nov. 4, on a 2027 budget that would raise the town tax levy by $131,813 and a local law letting the board exceed the state tax cap, The Batavian reports.
Elsewhere: The Cheer Vault Opens in Former M&T Bank Building in Corfu
The Pembroke Youth Association’s cheer program now practices in the former M&T Bank at 1 E. Main St. in Corfu, and its winter program takes kids from outside Pembroke once local families are placed, The Batavian reports.
Elsewhere: East Aurora Board Agenda Sets Up Dec. 7 Hearing on 25 mph Speed Limit
The East Aurora Village Board’s Nov. 2 agenda includes setting a Dec. 7 hearing on cutting the village speed limit to 25 mph and backing a speed study on Pine Street, according to the agenda posted by the Southtowns Record.
Elsewhere: East Aurora Carolcade Moves to Friday, Dec. 18
East Aurora’s Carolcade will be held Friday, Dec. 18, because the state would not permit a Saturday street closure on the night of a Bills game, WYRK reports.
Elsewhere: Vidler’s 5&10 for Sale
The East Aurora buildings that house Vidler’s 5 & 10 are listed at $2,749,000, and the owners are also selling the business to retire, WGRZ reports.
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