by Anna Wallace, Former Village Historian The early Opera Houses were the major activity and entertainment centers for their communities. The first one here was Compton’s Opera House on Main Street, where the old theater, as and where the dentist office is located now. It burned in 1876. I’ve not learned just when the Opera More Info »
The four-story stone flour mill stood at the southwest corner of Hartland Street and Sherman Road for 132 years. The mill, built by Buel Barnes and powered by a water wheel, was demolished in 1988. Buel Barnes had owned a flourmill on the canal towpath, and in 1856 built the “Lower Mills”, or the “Hartland More Info »
A Saturday evening in July 1999 brought eight fire companies and 100 firefighters to Main and State Streets to fight what would become a seven hour long battle. The fire, which started 2 State Street, quickly spread through 4 State Street and then to an adjacent building at 17 Main Street. Heavy smoke billowed from More Info »
Have some bottles and/or cans waiting to be returned? Why not donate them and help the Boy Scouts out?
February 01
So I just have a question that I hope someone can answer.. does anyone know of someone going around and fixing stray cats? I went to let my cat and noticed her belly was recently shaved.. now let me explain that my cat was fixed years ago and is and indoor/outdoor cat. She also has a mark on her ear stating she has been fixed. I don't appreciate someone shaving my cat. If anyone has any info on this it would be greatly appreciated... thank you
January 31
Support this year's Roy-Hart Musical - Mame! Great advertising opportunity for your business or organization. Info at http://middleport-newyork.com/community-news/post/advertise-business-mame-support-roy-hart-music/
January 27
The Main Street Lift Bridge is now officialy closed for painting.
We just heard from the Canal authorities that the lift bridge will be down on Sunday, February 1, for foot traffic for the Mr. Ed's run. It will NOT be open to vehicle traffic.
January 26
The Main Street lift bridge will be closed for painting, starting Monday, January 26, 2015. It is anticipated that the bridge will be closed 2 - 3 weeks, possibly 4.
The bridge will be up for the painting, so participants in the Mr. Ed's run will have to cross the bridge while it is up if they are coming from the Fire Hall. If heights are an issue for anyone, please make other plans to get to the start/finish line for the walk/run.
January 20
I see that the bridge is going to be closed 1/26.....is this going to be the only day?
January 17
The Village Hall will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2015, to observe Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. The holiday will not interrupt the regular refuse & recycle pickup schedule.
January 17
An important winter reminder:
NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law Sec. 1219 and NYS Highway Law Section 214 prohibit the placing or leaving of snow, ice, or any other substance upon any highway or street (which includes pavement, shoulders, and ditches). In the past few years, the practice of plowing or depositing snow from private driveways or private property onto the highway and Village streets has increased significantly, especially after roadways have been cleared and snow has been plowed by the Public Works Department.
Serious accidents can occur as a direct result of plowing snow onto a public highway or street. Also, Your neighbors do not want the snow pushed onto their property. This activity can also cause the snow to pile up on sidewalks, creating problems for pedestrians.
Violations of these laws may result in a fine of $1,000 per day per occurrence for each day the occurrence remains uncorrected. The Middleport Police Department will be notified of any occurrences of violations. They will issue summonses to violators.
January 12
2015 Recycle pickup schedule for Village residents to download and use for future reference. Thanks to all who have helped make this program successful. (REMINDER: the green & gray carts are for recycling ONLY. Modern will not empty them if there is garbage put in them)
January 05
Just a reminder, the Village Hall will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2015, to observe New Year's Day. Happy New Year, all! Stay safe while celebrating tonight!
December 31
The Village Hall will be closed 12/24, 12/25, and 12/26 and January 1 to observe the holidays.
The refuse and recycle schedules will not be interrupted by the holidays. The Board of Trustees would like to remind Village residents that the large green and gray carts distributed by the Village are to be used for recycling, only. Modern Disposal will not empty any that have refuse placed in them.
December 19
Meet this Middleport author at the book signing at the library!
Middleport author Fred Fierch will be holding a book signing event for his newest offering, “Royalton, Middleport and Hartland Through Time” from 11 a.m. until noon Saturday at the Royalton Hartland Community Library, 9 Vernon St., Middleport. The book is Fierch’s third overall and second on the are…
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December 19
Can anyone out there help? It is always good to do right by our veterans and their families.
**** S.E.R.V. NIAGARA IS SEEKING YOUR ASSISTANCE **** Thanks to the incredible work and notoriety of 8 year old Kyle Stoddard and Kyle's Guarding Warriors, people have been donating Christmas toys for kids in droves! In speaking with Kyle's mom, we will be provided with more toys than we have children to provide for on our list. So what that means is that we need YOUR help in finding more children to give a very Merry Christmas too. If you are or know of a Niagara County veteran or military family in need who has children who would relish in receiving a brand new gift to brighten their spirits, please let us know ASAP. Please also help spread the word throughout your school, post, legion, lodge and any community organization you may be involved with. We want to make sure that we match a toy to every single child that Kyle's Guarding Warriors has so diligently worked to provide a beautiful Christmas for. A couple of the families we work closely with will also receive a very special visit from Kyle himself! Kyle will be helping deliver toys next week! WAYS TO CONTACT US: FB Message, email to [email protected] , call (716)438-5437 ... Please provide a contact phone #, child's age and if a boy or girl by SATURDAY DECEMBER 20th, 2014. THANK YOU!
December 17
Welcome, new members! We have 1,001 followers!! Woo Hoo!!!
December 17
Thank you for all of the recent "likes." We are now only FIVE "likes" away from 1,000 followers!!!!!
December 16
A little reminder from your local fire department. :)
December 15
Christmas songs and stories for everyone by Roy Hart's Future Teachers on Dec. 20. Join us!
http://middleport-newyork.com/community-news/post/christmas-community-future-teachers/
News from the Village of Middleport New York
December 10
The Historian's Office is relocating!
http://middleport-newyork.com/historians-office-relocating/
December 08
December 05
Thank you santa, and the Middleport free library for making dreams come true tonight! XOXO'S
December 05
Come join us if you can!!!
December 04
Thanks, BSA Troop 23, for helping bring in the Christmas spirit to the Village Hall!
December 03
If you wanted to decorate one of the trees in the Commons, it's not too late to sign up! There are still a few left available for "adoption." Please call the Village Hall (735-3303) if you or your organization would like to join in the festivities!
December 03
The Post Office in Middleport has a special spot for children during the Christmas Season!
November 28
I know it's not even Thanksgiving yet, but our trees need to look their best for our upcoming event!
November 22
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