MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly voting session tonight with several items on the agenda. Among the issues is a resolution that would ask the state legislature to increase the sales tax rate in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
State Leaders Reach Budget Agreement
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany have come to an agreement on a new state budget. On Tuesday Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an agreement with state Senate and Assembly leaders on the 2012-13 state spending plan. In a media release, Cuomo thanked Majority … [Read more...]
Young to Introduce NRG Legislation Today in Senate
ALBANY – Although the Senate’s proposal to keep the Dunkirk NRG plant operating is not in the final state budget agreement, Senator Cathy Young is continuing her push to resolve the issue. The Olean Republican said she is introducing stand-alone … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools to Finalize Budget in April
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Schools District remains in a holding pattern when it comes to producing a final budget. That’s according to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, which says that while the state has reached an agreement on … [Read more...]
WCA to Announce 2012 Physician of the Year
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital will hold a special Doctors’ Day Celebration Luncheon today, with the prestigious “2012 Physician of the Year” Award being announced. The Physician of the Year is an honor given annually to one outstanding physician in … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Hears from Concerned Library Patrons
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown City Council had an opportunity Monday night to learn firsthand about the concerns some residents have with the James Prendergast Library. More than 20 people were in attendance for the monthly city council voting … [Read more...]
City Reapportionment Process to Begin Next Month
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Monday night acted on several resolutions, including one that calls for the establishment of a reapportionment commission. Ten years ago, the reapportionment process became embroiled in partisan politics after … [Read more...]
County Reapportionment Commission Meets Tonight
MAYVILLE - Meanwhile, the first meeting of the Chautauqua County Reapportionment Commission will get underway tonight in Mayville. The independent panel, comprised of two county legislators and six residents, will work to redraw county lines that are … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Meets Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will hold its monthly meeting tonight at the administrative offices on Martin Rd. Officials are expected to continue the effort to finalize a 2012-13 school year budget. The $77.74-million spending plan calls … [Read more...]
Interclub Council Names Jane Winter its 2012 ‘Woman of the Year’
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Interclub Council has named its 2012 Woman of the Year. During a ceremony last night at the Marvin Community House, the organization announced that Jane Winter was this year’s recipient. Winter is a longtime member of the … [Read more...]