The proposed 2026 budget for Chautauqua County totals $309.7 million and would reduce taxes by 54-cents. County Executive PJ Wendel said one of the biggest challenges in developing the budget continues to be unfunded state mandates, which will … [Read more...]
County Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Day This Saturday in Mayville
A Household Hazardous Waste disposal day will be held this Saturday in Mayville. Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities’ (DPF) Division of Solid Waste will hold the special collection event from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Town of … [Read more...]
New Trees Planted At County Government Offices In Mayville
Chautauqua County has completed a targeted tree replacement and planting project at the Government Offices and County Courthouse in Mayville. The project involved the removal of eight deteriorating trees and the planting of new, carefully selected … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Approves St. Susan Center Site Plan
The new St. Susan Center site at the former Jamestown Business College has received site plan approval from the Jamestown Planning Commission. Architect Chris Cooke said there have been no changes to the project since he initially presented to the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County To Begin Mixing Sand With Road Salt
Chautauqua County will begin mixing sand in with road salt to help extend supplies. County officials say that since December, steady cold temperatures have prevented uninterrupted snowmelt, leading to increased demand for road salt and subsequent … [Read more...]
Proposed County Budget Totals $301.9 Million, Reduces Taxes By 19-Cents
The proposed 2025 budget for Chautauqua County totals $301.9 million and will reduces taxes by 19-cents. County Executive PJ Wendel cited rising unfunded mandate costs and inflation for why the budget is $7.8 million more than the current 2024 … [Read more...]
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day Set for Saturday in Falconer
A County-sponsored Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day is set for Saturday, September 16 in the village of Falconer. The event, hosted by the County Department of Public Facilities, will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September … [Read more...]
BPU Appoints Paul Snyder as New Deputy GM of Water Resources
Paul Snyder has been appointed the Deputy General Manager of Water Resources at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. Snyder replaces longtime BPU Deputy General Manager Mike Saar, who has retired. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in … [Read more...]
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day To Be Held July 22 in Mayville
A County-sponsored Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day is set for Saturday, July 22 in the town of Chautauqua. The event, hosted by the County Department of Public Facilities, will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Town of Chautauqua … [Read more...]
County Bridge in Villenova To Be Closed for Replacement Starting July 6
Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities has issued a road closure alert that starts Thursday, July 6. Construction crews will begin replacement of County Bridge 897 on Balcom Cross Road, County Route 87, in the Town of Villenova on … [Read more...]
