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Westfield Fund reorganizes, donates to Union Relief Association of Westfield

WESTFIELD — The Westfield Fund, a Community Donor Advised Fund affiliated with the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, recently held its Annual Reorganization Meeting. The Westfield Fund provides grants to charitable projects and organizations within the Westfield community. Those grants are made possible by contributions from individuals, families, and businesses. Members of the Advisory Committee are Martha Bills, Bob Dyment, John Hemmer, Marilyn Hemmer, Cristie Herbst, Al Holbrook, Deanne Manzella, Rick Mascaro, Sue Poster, Vinny Samzo, Joel Seachrist, Mike Vande Velde, and ...

What is a PILOT?

Every month I will be communicating with the public about all of the great things going on throughout Chautauqua County as they relate to economic development. This could include a discussion about specific projects of public interest that are underway or have been completed, where they are at, and if completed, how they are performing. It could also involve a discussion about initiatives being undertaken at various agencies or at the County level, including, but not limited to, the County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency, the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic ...

Our local businesses and economy are dependent upon each of us

While small local businesses are appreciative of the passage of another economic relief package, their long-term viability is dependent on of each of us doing our part to support them. There is no amount of stimulus alone that can strengthen our small businesses if they do not have the support of our residents. There are two critically important ways that community members must step up. First of all, each of us plays an important role in protecting not only our family, friends and neighbors but also our local economy by doing our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. As we are in the ...

Tops partners with Department of Health and Human Services to offer COVID-19 vaccine

Tops Friendly Markets is partnering with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to offer COVID-19 vaccines. “Tops Friendly Markets pharmacies are proud to be among one of the first sites receiving the COVID-19 vaccine as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) partnerships,” said Matthew Hamed, director of Pharmacy for Tops. “As members of Topco, a network of independent retailers, we are able to offer the same opportunities for our customers as the larger chains. This partnership with HHS will allow our pharmacies to provide access to those who ...

Dunkirk Animal Clinic welcomes associate veterinarian

Dunkirk Animal Clinic on Lakeshore Drive recently welcomed Dr. Mark Dudek as the new associate veterinarian. Dudek grew up in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. He obtained his bachelor's degree in biology from the State University of New York at Fredonia. He graduated from the University of ...

Motor home, new shop are in future

Lucas Natali, a marketing student at the State University of New York at Fredonia, is looking to make a smaller impact on the environment, but a big one in the village. The senior is revamping a school bus to live in and starting a bike shop that will also offer repairs. “Instead of ...