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Business

Jamestown Container acquires Syracuse company

FALCONER - Jamestown Container Companies has acquired Syracuse Corrugated Box Corp. as the Falconer-based company continues expanding its footprint across New York state. Founded in 1956, Jamestown Container Companies is a family-owned packaging manufacturer specializing in custom corrugated ...

Mortgage tax revenue up, especially in cities

It appears home sales are not slowing down in Chautauqua County. During the county legislature meeting, lawmakers approved $860,447 be sent to various towns, villages and cities which was collected from the county’s 1.25% mortgage tax. The tax is collected on any new or refinanced ...

Department of Mental Hygiene Partners With Chautauqua Institution

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene (CCDMH) has announced a new partnership with Chautauqua Institution to strengthen mental health awareness and support across the Institution’s campus. This collaborative initiative will equip staff across all departments with the knowledge ...

Four downtown Jamestown buildings sold for $2.1M

Four business buildings in Jamestown’s Brooklyn Square – two of which are currently unoccupied – have been sold for millions of dollars. According to documents filed at the Chautauqua County Clerk’s Office, in March the Savarina Corporation sold 21-41 South Main St., and Harrison St., ...

Sales include land purchase by Gerry Town Hall

The town of Gerry has purchased some property that borders the town hall. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from March 16-20. The county does not provide transaction information, but real estate ...

Council approves comptroller post

The Dunkirk Common Council unanimously approved adding a comptroller position to City Hall. Councilors said they amended the law enacting the position after hearing concerns from city residents. Councilman Frank Torain said prior to voting that the final law eliminates redundancies and ...