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County Legislature Approves $1 Million for Jefferson Project on Chautauqua Lake

April 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Despite calls to table the measure for more discussion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved using $1 million in American Rescue Plan funding for the Jefferson Project. One of a handful of public comments opposing the funding included … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bob Bankoski, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua-Conewango Watershed Consortium, Harmful Algal Blooms, IBM Research, Jane Conroe, Jefferson Project, John Hemmer, Lake George Association, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Southern California Coastal Water Research Project, Susan Parker, Thomas Harmon, Tom Nelson, Vince Horrigan

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fee Informational Meeting – April 13, 2023

April 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

This week's Community Matters features the informational meeting hosted by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel on whether to pursue implementing a boat fee for users of Chautauqua Lake. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: boat user fee, Chautauqua Lake, PJ Wendel

Chautauqua County Will Move Forward With Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fee Study

April 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County will move forward with studying a potential boat fee for users of Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel hosted a public forum that was attended by about two dozen people Wednesday to see if there was a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Barton and LoGuidice, boat user fee, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Occupancy Tax, Occupancy Tax Grants for Lakes and Waterways, PJ Wendel

Public Meeting to Discuss Boat Fees Set for April 12

April 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A meeting to discuss the establishment of boat fees on Chautauqua Lake is being held on April 12. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is hosting the meeting as an opportunity for interested stakeholders to discuss the need for a boat user fee on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: boat fees, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency, PJ Wendel

Debris Removal in Chadakoin River Basin Expected to Begin in April

March 29, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Work to remove debris in the Chadakoin River Basin is expected to begin in April. Jamestown City Council approved an allocation by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation of $327,925 in American Rescue Plan funds to the Chautauqua Watershed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Main Street Bridge, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Twan Leenders, Warner Dam

Chautauqua County Executive Wendel: County is On ‘The Precipice of Greatness’

March 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the county is "on the precipice of greatness" in his  State of the County address. Wendel said the 2022 contribution to the general fund balance was $19.4 million, "This contribution is created in part by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooks Memorial Hospital, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department, Chautauqua Lake, Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program, Kathy Hochul, Medical Assistance Treatment, PJ Wendel, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, State of the County

Chautauqua County Legislature Rejects Proposal to Increase Bed Tax

March 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has rejected a proposal to increase the occupancy tax rate. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel had proposed, as part of the occupancy tax renewal with New York State, to raise the current rate from 5% to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Scudder, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake, Irwin Bay Cottages, Julie Holland, Maple Springs Lakeside Inn, Occupancy Tax, PJ Wendel, Rosary Stage, Susan Parker

Jamestown Local Development Corporation Approves Over $360,000 for Chadakoin River Bank Stabilization, Debris Removal

March 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved over $360,000 toward Chadakoin River bank stabilization and debris removal. Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders presented a request for $362,925 in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Initiative, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Main Street Bridge, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Salman Rushdie, Twan Leenders, Warner Dam

Chautauqua Soil and Water Receives Over $500,000 for Watershed Improvement Projects

March 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District has received over $500,000 with four other communities receiving $180,000 from New York State for water quality improvement projects. The grants are through the State Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ball Creek, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Mall Boulevard, Findley Lake, Lake Erie, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Mapping Grant program, North American Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative framework, Town of Chautauqua, Town of Mina, Town of North Harmony, Village of Lakewood, Water Quality Improvement program

[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – February 23, 2023

February 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel talks about a Chautauqua Lake proposal, efforts around Brooks Memorial Hospital, and more. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Brooks Memorial Hospital, Chautauqua Lake, PJ Wendel

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