A fire at The Colony Motel in the town of Ellicott destroyed the building Tuesday morning. Celoron Fire Chief Jamison Justham said crews arrived at the scene of 620 Fairmount Avenue at 5:30 a.m. to find fire in the back of the motel. He said 15 … [Read more...]
Fluvanna-area Residents, Stakeholders Meet to Develop Comprehensive Plan
Residents and stakeholders in the Fluvanna area of the town of Ellicott have teamed up to create a comprehensive plan. The group, calling themselves Fluvanna’s United Neighbors Group (FUN), recently gathered to review the plan presented by Rick … [Read more...]
Town of Ellicott Voters Will Have Special Election in June Unless Town Board Rescinds Resolution Eliminating Town Justice Position
Unless it's rescinded, voters in the Town of Ellicott will have a special election in June to vote on whether to eliminate one of the town's Justices. A petition effort, led by Ellicott Judge Marilyn Gerace, garnered 325 signatures to force a … [Read more...]
Former Council Member Questions What City is Doing About Deer Population
A former member of the Jamestown Deer Management Group is questioning what the City of Jamestown is doing in regards to the city's deer population. Former Council member and current County Legislator Tom Nelson questioned council members about … [Read more...]
Two Killed in Head-On Crash on I-86 Saturday
Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on crash on I-86 in the town of Ellicott. State Police in Jamestown report that a car driven by 30-year old Mathew Berry of Randolph was traveling the wrong way in the westbound lane of I-86 without … [Read more...]
Lithium-Ion Battery Producer Bringing 250 Jobs to Chautauqua County
Lithium-ion battery producer, Electrovaya, Inc.; is bringing 250 jobs over 10 years to Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Electrovaya has selected the town of Ellicott as the location for its first U.S. plant. The company will … [Read more...]
Cybersecurity Program Could Save Chautauqua County $88,000 Over Three Years
A cybersecurity protection service program provided by New York State could save Chautauqua County over $88,000. Chief Information Officer Jon DeAngelo, in a presentation to the Legislature's Administrative Services Committee, said the state is … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Mall Owners, Target Corporation Want Property Assessments Lowered
The owners of Chautauqua Mall are suing again in Chautauqua County Supreme Court to have the assessment lowered on its property. The current total assessed value of 381 Fairmount Avenue is $9.26 million. Washington Prime Group attorneys argue that … [Read more...]
Ellicott Town Supervisor Resigns Following Charges
Ellicott Town Supervisor Pat McLaughlin has resigned following charges of public lewdness Ellicott Town Clerk Amy Bellardo confirmed that McLaughlin is resigning and that Town Councilwoman and Deputy Supervisor Janet Bowman will fill in as interim … [Read more...]
Fourth State Appellate Court Dismisses Appeals by Ellicott in BPU Annexation Case
The Fourth State Appellate Court has ruled in favor of the City of Jamestown in regards to appeals filed by the Town of Ellicott in the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' annexation case. Attorneys for the town of Ellicott argued in Appellate … [Read more...]
