OBSERVER Photo by Gregory Bacon Pictured are members of the Mayville Planning Board.

Chautauqua Lake Pops announced that its concert scheduled for Saturday evening has been canceled due to not yet receiving a permit from the New York State Office of General Services.

The permit would allow organizers to moor the floating stage offshore from the Mayville Lakeside Park.

“Although OGS has been very responsive in its initial review of our permit application and all the supplemental information it has requested, OGS advises Chautauqua Lake Pops that it needs additional time to make a final determination,” said Dan Dalpra, organizer of the longtime concert series.

Dalpra believes some of the delay in the permit process might relate to the pending lawsuit that had been filed earlier this month. That suit is seeking an injunction due to the lack of a permit and that it has created a nuisance.

“It is very unfortunate that a few people would bring a lawsuit in an effect to prevent hundreds and hundreds of people from enjoying the concerts put on by the not-for-profit Chautauqua Lake Pops,” he said. “The economic loss and social impact it is causing to our community is immeasurable.

“We ask everyone to be patient and continue to support our efforts to continue the program July 17.”

All tickets and passes will be honored for that new show date.