Jamestown attorney Joseph Calimeri has been appointed to the Jamestown School Board. Board President Paul Abbott nominated Calimeri to fill the unexpired term of Pat Slagle. Slagle resigned from the board following his acceptance of a new position … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Calling On NYS To Pause Electric Bus Mandate
The Jamestown School Board is calling on New York State to pause a mandate on schools to transition to electric school buses. Board member Pat Slagle said school districts across the state are sending letters to Governor Kathy Hochul asking for … [Read more...]
Patrick Slagle Resigns From Jamestown School Board
Pat Slagle has resigned from the Jamestown School Board. The board voted on and accepted his resignation Tuesday night. Slagle's resignation comes following his acceptance of a new position with the New York State Court System, which has a … [Read more...]
County Attorney Pat Slagle Leaving County Government
Chautauqua County Attorney Pat Slagle is leaving county government on March 13. County Executive PJ Wendel announced Slagle's departure after a job listing for the position was posted on the county website on Monday. Slagle will be starting a … [Read more...]
Salary Increases, Property Tax Exemptions Discussed By Legislature’s Administrative Services Committee
Salary increases for elected officials and property tax exemptions were top items of discussion for the Legislature's Administrative Services Committee. The committee, meeting Tuesday, reviewed a series of local laws to increase salaries for the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Considering Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers
The Chautauqua County Legislature is considering a property tax exemption for volunteer fire fighters and ambulance workers. Legislator Terry Niebel and County Attorney Pat Slagle presented the proposal to the Administrative Services Committee to … [Read more...]
JHS Students on School Board Express Concern for Safety in Schools
Jamestown High School students on the Jamestown School Board expressed concern over safety in schools in the wake of recent stabbings in the city. Ex-Officio student member Emylia Hallberg said while there is more police support in the school, the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Opts Into Opioid Settlement, Will Receive Over $957,000
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved opting into an opioid settlement that will bring in over $957,000 to the county. State Attorney General Letitia James secured a $523 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries last year … [Read more...]
County Legislators Gould, Whitford Announce Retirement
Longtime Chautauqua County Legislators Jay Gould and Paul Whitford were honored for their service at the County Legislature meeting Wednesday night as they both announced their retirement. Jay Gould represents District 17 which covers the towns of … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Criticizes NYS For Dragging Feet on Resolving Small Cities Lawsuit
Jamestown Public Schools' Superintendent is accusing New York State of dragging its feet in resolving a lawsuit over the state under funding poor school districts. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the state is trying to "smoke out" the remaining eight … [Read more...]
