The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has kicked off an effort to certify Chautauqua County as a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat. Officials, including Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, as well as … [Read more...]
Police Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Held Friday
Members of law enforcement, elected officials, and the public gathered on Tracy Plaza Friday for Police Officers Memorial Day and Police Week ceremony. Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo spoke on behalf of Mayor Eddie Sundquist, saying … [Read more...]
Two Chautauqua County Business Owners Recognized as Statewide Entrepreneurs of the Year
Two Chautauqua County business owners have been recognized as statewide Entrepreneurs of the Year for 2022. The New York Small Business Development Center made award selections from more than 20,000 clients of the past year. The Entrepreneur of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – April 28, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gave his reaction to the 2022-23 New York State Budget and also his opinions about a then-proposed resolution to cap the county's sales tax on motor fuel sales, the increased interest by solar companies in the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Will Consider Gas Tax Break at Voting Session
The Chautauqua County Legislature will consider a proposal to give consumers a break on sales tax for gas at its voting session tonight. A resolution filed by the four Democrats on the Legislature would set a fixed rate per gallon of 12-cents … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Fair Returns in July
The Chautauqua County Fair will be returning this summer after a two-year hiatus. The County Fair announced on social media that this year's fair will take place Tuesday, July 19 through Sunday, July 24. Amusement park rides will be returning as … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature’s Democrats to File Resolution on Gas Sales Tax
Democratic Chautauqua County Legislators are expected to pre-file a resolution Friday morning to alleviate the sales tax on gas in the county. County Attorney Stephen Abdella informed the Legislature's Audit and Control Committee that he had been … [Read more...]
Former Chautauqua County Executive Jack Glenzer Has Died
Former Chautauqua County Executive Jack Glenzer has died. Dr. John "Jack" Glenzer died Sunday, April 10 at UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was 91. He had served as Chautauqua County’s second County Executive and first Republican County … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Human Resources Director is Resigning
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced that County Director of Human Resources Jean Riley is resigning April 16, 2022. Riley said in release that she and her family are relocating away from Chautauqua County. Riley was appointed as … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County’s Mobile Crisis Unit is Up and Running
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene's new Mobile Crisis Unit is now up and running in the County. The Mobile Crisis Unit is a part of the forensics team that also includes the Mobile Transition Team and Peer Support. County … [Read more...]
