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Jamestown City Council Approves Annexation of BPU Substation Property

February 25, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council voted 7 to 2 Monday night in favor of annexing the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Dow St. Substation property in the Town of Ellicott/Village of Falconer, setting the stage for another legal showdown in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Bond Schoeneck and King, Dow Street Substation, Eddie Sundquist, Ellicott Town Board, Falconer School District, Falconer Village Board, Grant Olson, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Jeffrey Russell, New York 4th Appellate Division, New York State Court of Appeals, Tamu Graham-Reinhardt, Tony Dolce, Town of Ellicott, Village of Falconer

*POSTPONED* Public Hearing on Annexation Postponed Due to Winter Weather

December 18, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

UPDATE [DECEMBER 18, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.] The Public Hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. regarding the Annexation of the BPU substation property located on Dow Street has been cancelled due to inclement weather. A new Hearing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Bond Schoeneck and King, Dow Street Substation, Ellicott Town Board, Falconer Central School District, Falconer Village Board, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Public Schools, New York 4th Appellate Division, Sam Teresi

State Appellate Court Will Likely Hear Closing Arguments in Annexation Case Early Next Year

October 19, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The wait continues on the outcome of a legal case that could have huge financial implications for the city of Jamestown, along with the Town of Ellicott, Village of Falconer, and Falconer School District. It's been over a year since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Ellicott Town Board, Falconer School District, Falconer Village Board, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown School District, New York 4th Appellate Division, Sam Teresi

Ellicott Town Board to Hold Special Meeting on Chautauqua Lake Monday

September 24, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

FALCONER - The Ellicott Town Board will meet Monday, Sept. 24 in Falconer and one of the topics of discussion will be the health of Chautauqua Lake. The special meeting was scheduled because of the number of residents who’ve voiced concerns about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Ellicott Town Board

Total Legal Fees in Jamestown BPU Substation Annexation Case $450,000 and Climbing

August 29, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The cost of the Annexation issue between the city of Jamestown and town of Ellicott, Village of Falconer and Falconer School District is costing taxpayers and local utility customers more than $450,000. At issue is the city's effort to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anna Fales, Annexation, Bond Schoeneck and King, Dow Street Substation, Ellicott Town Board, Falconer School Board, Falconer School District, Falconer Village Board, Harris Beach PLLC, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Mike Elrlandson, New York 4th Appellate Division, Sam Teresi, Steve Penhollow

Jamestown BPU Approves Increase in Legal Fees for Annexation Case, Total Now at $280,000

August 28, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Legal fees in the annexation case between the city of Jamestown and the Town of Ellicott / Village of Falconer continue to climb. On Monday afternoon the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved a $110,000 change order … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Bond Schoeneck and King, David Leathers, Ellicott Town Board, Falconer Village Board, Harris Beach PLLC, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, New York 4th Appellate Division, Sam Teresi

Jamestown, Falconer, Ellicott Officials Still Await Date for Annexation Hearing in Appellate Court

August 22, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ROCHESTER - It's still not known when a state appellate court will hear arguments involving Jamestown's proposed annexation of a piece of city-owned property located in the village of Falconer / Town of Ellicott. The Appellate Division of the New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Bond Schoeneck and King, Ellicott Town Board, Falconer Central School District, Falconer Village Board, Harris Beach PLLC, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, New York 4th Appellate Division, Sam Teresi, Steve Penhollow

Most Municipalities Sign off on Chautauqua Lake Herbicide Application, but Funding Remains in Limbo

June 1, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal says the Ellicott Town Board has joined with four other municipalities in approving the use of herbicides in a designated area of Chautauqua Lake. The action was taken Thursday during an emergency meeting of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Busti Town Board, Celoron Village Board, Chautauqua Lake Partnership, Ellery Town Board, Ellicott Town Board, Herbicide, Lakewood Village Board

Election 2017: Celoron Mayor, Carroll Town Supervisor Highlight Other South County Races

November 7, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Two local municipalities - one village and one town - are featuring contested races for the top administrator on Election Day. In the village of Celoron, incumbent Mayor Scott Schrecongost (R) is being challenged by newcomer Jacob Feldt, who is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2017 Election, Bryce Webster, Dan Heitzenrater, David Dunn, Ellicott Town Board, Jacob Feldt, Katy Whitmore, Laura Greenwood, Scott Schrecongost, Todd Ekstrom

Falconer Village Board Votes Down Annexation, Sends the Issue to Court

September 7, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

FALCONER - As expected, the Falconer Village Board has unanimously voted down the proposed annexation of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation. According to the Post-Journal, the board voted down the resolution Wednesday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Dow Street Substation, Ellicott Town Board, Falconer Village Board, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, New York 4th Appellate Division

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