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Planning Board meets Tuesday MAYVILLE — The Chautauqua County Planning Board’s monthly meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The meeting will be in Room 331 at the Gerace Office Building at 3 N. Erie Street in Mayville, NY 14757. If you have questions regarding this meeting, please contact Courtney Domst at the Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development at 716-363-3623 or at domstc@chqgov.com. Fred Basket lists hours for month On Saturday, Nov. 21, Fred Basket previously known as The Fredonia Food Pantry will be open from 10 a.m. until noon at ...

Library lists upcoming events for month

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SILVER CREEK — Anderson-Lee Library, located at 43 Main St. has announced programming for the month of November. Programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required unless stated otherwise, to ensure enough seating and materials for all patrons attending the program. To ...

Hochul opposes wage board for cannabis businesses

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There will be no wage board for cannabis businesses in New York state. Gov. Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation that would have repealed labor peace agreements required for cannabis businesses as well as creating a Cannabis Wage Industry Board. But, that signature won't come with the ...

Fredonia artist debuts paintings in ‘Orb Weavers’

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Thomas Annear Art Studio is pleased to present Orb Weavers, more than a dozen works by Francesca Woolson, a recent graduate of Maine College of Art & Design, from Friday to Nov. 14. Woolson’s oil paintings are a portrayal of bodies transforming through their environments. Her careful ...

GOP keeps County Legislature control

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It appears Republicans will once again hold the majority of the Chautauqua County Legislature and have a shot of getting a super majority. Currently Republicans hold a 12-7 advantage in the legislature. Following Tuesday’s unofficial election results, it appears Republicans have at least ...

Popularity of early voting continues to grow

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More people are casting their votes before the official Election Day. According to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections website, a total of 11,135 people cast an early ballot for the 2026 election. Polls closed Tuesday night around 9. See observertoday.com for updated ...