Fredonia is again considering becoming part of the Northern Chautauqua County Water District.

During this afternoon’s meeting at the Fireside Manor, County Executive George Borrello addressed water district board members about the possibility of adding the village as an additional supplier that is already contracted to rely heavily on water from Dunkirk. “To have an emergency back-up from water that does not come from Lake Erie is, I think, a good strategic plan for us,” he said in making his request.

While open to the idea, water district board members are proceeding with caution. They remember, they noted more than once, being rebuffed by previous Village Boards despite promises from officials they would be part of a district.

Complete story in Friday’s edition.