Panama-Bear Lake Road Work Continues Through June 23

County road crews will be rehabilitating Panama-Bear Lake Road, County Road, County Route 33, through June 23. The road will not be closed. Expect lane closures with flaggers and signage during the week day hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A detour will not be posted. Drivers should plan on taking an alternate route.

Panama School Board To Host Special Meeting May 21

PANAMA – The Panama Central School Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, in the boardroom. It is anticipated the board will go into executive session to discuss matters relating to the hiring of a new superintendent of schools. No action will be taken at this meeting.

Lakewood To Host Harlely Park Project Meeting Thursday

LAKEWOOD – The village of Lakewood and its consultant team will host its first public meeting for the Hartley Park Waterfront Revitalization and Improvement Project on Thursday, May 22, at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the event at Hartley Park.

Amish Are Focus Of Chautauqua Historical Program Thursday

CHAUTAUQUA – The Chautauqua Town Historical Society’s first meeting this season will feature a program by award-winning photographer William Lucas titled “Visiting the Amish… history, religion, roles, journeys, families, and friendships.” Lucas has traveled with the Amish, visiting communities throughout the U.S. and Canada over the last 40 years, and has served them as a driver. He will share slides, photos and anecdotes, sharing some of his experience, travel adventures, and understanding of Amish life. The Amish could easily be viewed as a homogeneous group (given their similar dress and transport by horse and buggy); however, “a closer connection allows for a different perspective on their Christian beliefs, life skills, family life, and humor.” As the friendly “English” driver with the 15-passenger white van and white trailer to match, he has become known to nearly all the 1,500 Amish residing in Chautauqua County. The meeting will be this Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Town of Chautauqua Building, 2 Academy St, Mayville. Chautauqua Town Historical Society monthly programs are free and open to the public. All those who are interested are encouraged to attend.

York Road Project Begins May 22

Construction crews will be rehabilitating York Road/Allegany Road, County Road 119, County Route 95, starting Thursday, May 22, and ending Thursday, May 29. The road will not be closed. Expect lane closures with flaggers and signs during the weekday hours from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. A detour will not be posted. Drivers should plan to take an alternate route.

BPU Closed May 26 For Memorial Day Holiday

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. In addition, garbage and recycling will not be collected on May 26. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection will be delayed until Tuesday, May 27. In the same way, Tuesday collection will be delayed until Wednesday; Wednesday collection will be moved to Thursday; Thursday to Friday; and Friday collection to Saturday, May 31. The Yard Waste Site, 1001 Monroe Street, will be open for its regular 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24, hours even though it is the Memorial Day holiday weekend. The site will be open as usual from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, but will be closed on Saturday, May 31, to allow for Saturday collection of garbage and recycling. For reports of trouble for all BPU Divisions during non-business hours, customers may call 716-661-1640. During regular business hours, such calls may be made to BPU Customer Service at 716-661-1660.

BPU Reports ‘Con Edison’ Scam Calls

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities officials are warning customers of a new scam. A caller identifies as someone from Con Edison Electric and asks to speak to a customer about their electric bill. The calls came from California and Ohio numbers. If the call gets far enough, the caller will ask for a customer’s credit and debit card or bank information. The BPU reminds customers not to give such information out over the phone to someone they do not know or whose phone number customers do not recognize. This incident is the most recent scam reported to the BPU by a BPU customer.