Four north county municipalities are exploring how to share more services and possibly even merge into a single town structure. The discussion of the idea by the City of Dunkirk, Town of Dunkirk, Village of Fredonia, and Town of Pomfret came out … [Read more...]
Project To Finish Sewering Chautauqua Lake Underway
Plans to finish a project to establish public sewer service around Chautauqua Lake are underway. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said Phase 3 of the South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District (SCCLSD) expansion will extend public … [Read more...]
New Chautauqua Lake Manager To Be Introduced At Chautauqua Lake Symposium
A new Chautauqua Lake Manager will be introduced at the 2026 Chautauqua Lake Symposium on Saturday, March 21. The forum will bring together scientists, lake managers, policymakers, and stakeholders to share knowledge, align efforts, and continue … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Appoints Emily Woodard As New Chautauqua County Attorney
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the appointment of Emily Woodard as Chautauqua County Attorney. Woodard has served in the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office since January 2015 and currently holds the position of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – January 29, 2026
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the announced closing of the Heritage Village Nursing Home, the City of Dunkirk’s finances, what’s happening at the Jamestown Airport, and his goals for his new term. … [Read more...]
Heritage Village Skilled Nursing In Gerry Is Closing
(Updated 1/29/2026) Heritage Village Nursing Facility in the town of Gerry is closing Heritage announced the “strategic closure” of its Heritage Village skilled nursing community, citing ongoing financial and operational challenges facing the … [Read more...]
County Officials Mourn The Passing Of Larry Barmore
Chautauqua County Government officials are mourning the passing of former Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore. Barmore died January 3 at the age of 74, surrounded by family. County Executive PJ Wendel said, “Larry Barmore was the definition … [Read more...]
County Government Reduction Initiative To Help Local Municipalities Save Money
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel hosted a virtual meeting Tuesday with elected officials across Chautauqua County to provide an update on the County's Government Reduction Initiative (GRI). The initiative is scheduled to launch during the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – November 20-27, 2025
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses his plans for his next term in office, including discussions on municipal mergers. … [Read more...]
County Legislators To Consider Ways To Help With Food Insecurity While SNAP Benefits Delayed
Chautauqua County Legislators will look at ways to help people with food insecurity as a federal government shutdown has SNAP benefits delayed. The Legislature held an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss uncertainties with Supplemental … [Read more...]
