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Bird to challenge firing from village DPW

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David Bird alleges he was fired from his job as Fredonia Department of Public Works Director for political reasons, and plans to challenge it in court. Bird said the decision to let him go was made in a Board of Trustees executive session, which is closed to the public, Monday night. Speaking ...

Audit demands Fredonia corrections

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Mismanagement by village trustees caused the village of Fredonia’s finances to deteriorate over a six-year period, according to an audit by the state Comptroller’s Office. The audit, released Friday, covers the six-year period of 2019-25. It demands a corrective action plan from the ...

Main squeeze

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SILVER CREEK — Four days in September will showcase what the village of Silver Creek is all about. The 59th annual Festival of Grapes will be from Sept. 17 to 20 in downtown. The Village Board officially set the dates of the festival at its latest meeting. Mayor Kathy Tampio proposed the ...

Forestville budget vote includes 2.9% hike

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FORESTVILLE — The 2026-27 Forestville school budget has not changed much since its initial presentation several months ago. On Tuesday, voters will decide on a proposed budget of $14,982,238, which carries a school tax levy increase of ...

Ferguson says troubled motel cleared out

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The controversial motel on Route 60 in Fredonia is now empty, according to Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson. Ferguson told the village Board of Trustees Monday that the closure of the former Econo Lodge was complete, “with all residents safely being transferred to new locations. “Once ...

Community Notebook

Community Notebook

County Health board meets May 21 MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Board of Health will hold their bimonthly meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6 p.m. in the HRC Building, Fourth Floor Conference Room, 7 N. Erie St. in Mayville. Comments received from the public will be accepted as ...