JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the recent shooting of a resident’s dog by a sheriff’s deputy, but it appears unlikely any punishment or even change in policy will come from the incident. The Jamestown Post … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] SUNY Fredonia Researcher Presents Findings on Microbeads to County Lawmakers
MAYVILLE, NY - Chautauqua County lawmaker have started the process of considering whether or not to ban the sale of healthcare products that contain microbeads. On Wednesday night the legislature’s Planning and Economic Development Committee heard … [Read more...]
Microbeads Presentation Slated for Tonight in Mayville
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Legislature’s planning and economic development committee is meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Mayville and among the items on the agenda is a presentation on the hazards associated with hygiene products containing … [Read more...]
Legislature to Consider Banning Sale of Products Microbeads
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature could soon be considering a ban on the sale of cosmetic products that contain microbeads. That’s according to an article in today’s Post-Journal, which says the move is in response to the Erie County … [Read more...]
CSEA Holds Rally for New Contract Prior to Wednesday’s Legislature Meeting
MAYVILLE, NY - After waiting three-and-a-half years with no results, the leaders of a union representing an estimated 950 government workers in Chautauqua County say enough is enough and it’s time they receive a new contract. Dozens of members and … [Read more...]
County Legislature Meets Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be meeting tonight in Mayville for its monthly voting session. Tonight’s meeting has a fairly light agenda. Highlighting the voting tonight will be the legislature acting on allocating funding from … [Read more...]
Eight Contested Races Highlight 2015 County Legislature Elections
MAYVILLE - 2015 is a local election year in Chautauqua County with several races shaping up for the 19-member Chautauqua County Legislature. Currently, the Republicans hold a super-majority in Mayville, with 14 of the 19 seats held by the GOP. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Committee Passes on Funding National Bigfoot Center Project
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature’s Audit and Control Committee has balked at a resolution that would provide tax-payer funding to the establishment of a facility dedicated to all things Bigfoot. According to an article in the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Center Lease, Complete Streets Highlight Legislature’s June Voting Session
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Legislature meets Wednesday night in Mayville and a number of items appear on the monthly voting session agenda. VIEW COMPLETE AGENDA Among the resolutions is a lease agreement for a federally funded health … [Read more...]
Legislature Will Consider Complete Streets Policy During June Voting Session
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature's Public Facilities Committee has once again reviewed and approved a policy resolution aimed at improving the safety of local roadways for non-motor vehicle traffic, such as bicycles and … [Read more...]
