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Property complaints shared at Chautauqua Town Board

“5982-Fishermans-Lane 2023” File photo This photo, taken in 2023, shows 5982 Fisherman’s Lane in the town of Chautauqua. The town board had ordered it cleaned up three years ago but neighbors say it's only gotten worse. P-J file photo CHAUTAUQUA – Officials are going to see how ...

Pomfret OKs highway consolidation study

The push for consolidation of local municipalities moved ahead slightly at the Pomfret Town Board’s most recent meeting. The town board approved a contract with the Center for Governmental Research, aka CGR, for a study on consolidating local highway departments. Pomfret Town supervisor Dan Pacos said the town was designated lead agency for the study. Pacos mentioned that another study on a wider consolidation of municipal operations is upcoming. CGR will analyze the operations of four municipalities: Pomfret, the town of Dunkirk, the city of Dunkirk, and the village of Fredonia. ...

Schumer, Gillibrand seek relief for county’s grape farmers

PORTLAND — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer came to Chautauqua County on Monday to take a stand with local grape farmers after they were dealt what he called a “heartless and cruel” blow from a major beverage producer that pulled its support earlier this year. Refresco canceled contracts with ...

Woman charged after 2-year-old found walking on Route 394

CHAUTAUQUA -- A Westfield woman is facing charges after a 2-year-old was seen without supervision walking on Route 394. Around noon Monday, deputies responded to the incident. Through an investigation it was found that Julie L. Kelsey, 32, of 6484 Portage St., did not provide appropriate ...

Classic support

This year’s annual Harbor Cruise was another tremendous success for the Lakeshore Street Rod Association and the community groups it supports. The event raised $10,000 in one day to benefit five local groups: Dunkirk-Fredonia Meals on Wheels, the Chautauqua County Veterans Endowment Fund, ...

Settlement secures Job Corps future in U.S.

The future of Job Corps, including the site in Chautauqua County, appears to be secure going forward. In a settlement agreement filed Monday, Aug.10 in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in Cabrera v. Department of Labor, the Trump administration agreed to rescind ...