It took only two weeks for Business Administrator John Forbes to shave off more than half a million dollars from the initial projection of the 2026-27 Fredonia School Budget. After initially proposing a total budget amount of $41,537,240, Forbes returned to the Board two weeks later with an ...
The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation has awarded grants to two local organizations, marking the first grants awarded from the Lyford-Gugino Endowment for Inclusive Classroom and Community Experiences. The Field of Interest fund was established at NCCF in 2025 through a generous gift ...
The Fredonia Planning Board has important items on its agenda Wednesday. A site plan review of a proposed Battery Energy Storage System, and approval of an amended site plan for Brooks Memorial Hospital, are on tap. The Planning Board meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the second floor boardroom of Village Hall. Public comment will be taken at the meeting, according to the legal notice announcing it. The BESS would be at 343 Central Ave. “It’s small. They tell me it’s the size of a generator,” said Charles LaBarbera, Fredonia’s top building officer. The Middlesex ...
SILVER CREEK — As the village crafts its 2026-27 budget, costs are hovering right around the tax cap. As a result, the Village Board passed a local law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the tax cap, if necessary. Mayor Kathy Tampio said the Village’s preliminary 2026-27 budget ...
GOWANDA — Another veteran teacher is set to retire from the Gowanda Central School District after this year comes to a close. Wendy Greco has submitted her retirement resignation, effective June 30. Greco, a Perrysburg resident, said in her letter of resignation, “Thank you for the ...
For the third time in a month, police activity has led to a shelter in place notice in the north county. Around 3 p.m. Wednesday, an alert was issued for residents on White Street in Fredonia to shelter in place due to an incident taking place. Others in the area are being asked to avoid the ...
