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DMV administrator to get salary increase

MAYVILLE – A member of the Department of Motor Vehicles is getting a salary increase, but not all county officials support the move. During the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers approved a resolution to reallocate the salary grade for the motor vehicles administrator from grade 14 to grade 17 by a 12-5 vote. The step level of the administrator was not announced. According to the CSEA 6300 Salary Schedule, a Grade 14 Step 3 employee receives $25.91 an hour. A Grade 17 Step 3 employee receives $28.28 an hour. A Grade 14 Step 11 employee receives $33.71 an hour ...

Langworthy promotes anti-fraud bills

Congressman Nick Langworthy applauded the House of Representatives’ approval of a package of anti-fraud and government accountability legislation. Langworthy opened a Thursday speech about it by saying that too many taxpayers are resigned to their government being too big and that it “has lost all accountability to the taxpayers — who could blame them for being frustrated, when you read headlines. But the Minnesota fraud scandals that uncovered billions in theft of taxpayer dollars sent shockwaves across the country, and lifted the veil on how bad the problem really ...

Frewsburg school board recognizes longtime member

FREWSBURG - A longtime Frewsburg Central School District Board of Education member was honored for his years of service. For Thomas Fenton, a board member since 2005, Thursday was his last meeting as he is stepping away to spend more time with his family. “Thank you for your ...

Mobile home park, thrift store building sold

A mobile home park in Sinclairville is under new ownership. The Post-Journal and OBSERVER have been analyzing real estate sales in Chautauqua County and recently looked at the transactions from April 1-7. The county does not provide transaction information, but real estate documents are ...