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You are here: Home / Archives for Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development

Josiah Lamp Named Program Manager with Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

September 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation has announced the addition of Josiah Lamp to the newly created position of Program Manager with the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG). CCPEG is an initiative launched … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Josiah Lamp, Nate Aldrich, Ralph C. Wilson, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

National Walleye Tour Returns To Dunkirk Today and Tomorrow

August 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Walleye Tour returns to Dunkirk this week. The event takes place today through August 8 at the Dunkirk City Pier. It will feature elite competition in one of the country’s most productive walleye fisheries. Anglers will launch at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadwick Bay Marina, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Dunkirk City Pier, High As A Hawk Dispensary, National Walleye Tour Championship, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club

Muralists Chosen For Inaugural Paint CHQ Mural Festival

August 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Five muralists have been selected to paint four large-scale murals for the inaugural Paint CHQ Mural Festival in September. The Mural Festival will kick off at 5:00 p.m., September 12 in Westfield, with other community events in Dunkirk, Falconer, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: A H Public Spaces Consulting LLC, Alain Welter, Alexandra Hall, Angela Caley, Carrie Blitz, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chris Labuskes, Darcy Farkas, Dom Laporte, Emily Ding, Erin Ruffino, Jackie Damore, Jackie Doyle, Jenna Robino, Jessica Joy, Jewel Lin, Joseph Rice, Justin Suarez, Kenneth Labuskes, Lily Foster, Mandi Caskey, Melissa Meyers, Paint CHQ Apprentice Program, Paint CHQ Mural Festival, PAINT CHQ mural program, Pamela Corsoro, Rose Crane, Sam Gast, Sara Baker Michalak, Stacey Seleen, Victoria Parker

County Legislature Approves Performance Measures For Planning & Development Dept., Votes Down Job Growth Goal

July 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature approved performance measures for the Planning & Development Department, but voted down an amendment to add job creation goals. The goals approved include improving the quality of life of all county residents, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Legislature, Fred Johnson, Fred Larson, Terry Niebel

Paint CHQ Apprenticeship Program Still Accepting Applications

May 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Applications are still being accepted for the Paint CHQ Apprenticeship Program. The program is a hands-on initiative designed to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experience necessary to develop large-scale … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Paint CHQ Apprenticeship Program, PAINT CHQ mural program

Active Transportation Week Set For May 12-18

May 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The second annual Active Transportation Week will take place May 12 through 18 in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Health Department and CHQ Transit are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Active Transportation Week, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Health Department, CHQ Transit, Stephanie Nick

New Public Art Initiative Being Launched In Chautauqua County

March 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new public art initiative is being launched in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) is collaborating with the Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Development (CCDPD) on the PAINT CHQ mural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: A H Public Spaces Consulting, Alexandra Hall, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, PAINT CHQ mural program

Applications Being Accepted For Lakes, Waterways Grant Program

January 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Applications are now being accepted for the two Chautauqua County Lakes and Waterways Occupancy Tax Grant programs. These programs provide funding for projects involving lakes and waterways within the County and are funded through revenue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Lakes and Waterways Occupancy Tax Grant program, Occupancy Tax, Occupancy Tax Grants for Lakes and Waterways

BWB Building Owners Suing City of Jamestown Over Assessment

July 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The owners of the BWB building in downtown Jamestown are suing the city over its assessment. 201 West Third Street LLC filed the suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court saying the property's assessment is illegal and erroneous. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 201 West Third Street LLC, Buffamante Whipple and Buttafaro, Buffamonte, BWB Building, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Internal Revenue Service, Phillips Lytle LLP, Whipple

Agricultural District 8 Review Will Take Place This Summer

June 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The review of Agriculture District 8 will take place this summer. The Chautauqua County Legislature is required under state law to review a district eight years after its creation and every eight years thereafter. An agricultural district is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Agriculture District, Chautauqua County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Board, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Legislature, Lauren Sharp

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