There is no denying the high interest associated with the potential battery storage system that is being proposed for the town of Hanover. At the public hearing last month, it was standing-room only. For three hours, residents spoke about concerns with few voicing support for the facility ...

One recently discussed project that makes sense for the city of Dunkirk involves a proposal that was put forth last month. During a Dunkirk Common Council Economic Development Committee meeting, Arthur Page talked about senior housing at the former Marsh Valve site on Brigham Road. Page ...

County Legislator Fred Larson asked a good question last week - what exactly is the county Planning Department planning if it isn’t worried about dealing with two of the most pressing issues facing Chautauqua County? We’re talking, of course, about job creation and boosting the county ...

County legislators took a good first step last week when they choose to discuss increasing the way a percent of the county’s sales tax is distributed. Chautauqua County’s sales tax rate is currently 8%. Every two years the county legislature must request the state Legislature give ...

Within weeks, city of Dunkirk property owners will be receiving a rude awakening. That unthinkable 84% tax hike will arrive as reality. That’s a lot of pain for a community that has a poverty rate of 25%. Even residents who do not own property will be impacted in some way. Rental rates ...

One more case was made for the possible consolidation of the largest north county Police Departments. In making his plea to village trustees, Chief David Price talked about the lack of candidates for open positions. “I’m not asking for additional staff, and I’m below where we were 10 ...