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New downtown restaurant, Carter's, opens today

By Howard B. Owens

Yes, dreams can come true, and so far, they have for Brenden Mullen, who eight years after going to work in his father's restaurant, formerly Larry's Steakhouse, is now the owner of Carter's in the same location.

But the dream doesn't stop there. Carter is the name of his 9-year-old son

Timeline, based on public documents, of issues with Stafford Odd Fellows Hall since acquired by James Pontillo

Odd Fellows Hall Stafford 6177 Main Road
By Howard B. Owens
Odd Fellows Hall Stafford 6177 Main Road
County property tax record photo of 6177 Main Road, Stafford, the former Odd Fellows Hall from 2009, which James Pontillo acquired at auction in 2010.

The following is a timeline of actions and events related to the former Odd Fellows Building, 6177 Main Road, Stafford. The information comes from documents obtained by The Batavian with a Freedom of Information Law request to the town of Stafford for documents related to the building. We also

Batavia ready to ask state to place $10 million bet on community's future

By Howard B. Owens

Just 10 years ago, Batavia was a city barely hanging on. Nobody could imagine, said City Manager Jason Molino, that things would have turned around enough by 2016 that Batavia could be a serious contender for a $10 million prize in a competition for downtown revitalization projects.

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