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Carroll approves wind, BESS, data center moratoriums

Carroll Town Board members approved battery energy storage system, green hydrogen fuel, large wind energy conservation systems and data center construction and development moratoriums during their most recent meeting. The moratoriums were approved unanimously. Tim Burkett, town supervisor, said he is looking for town residents who have an understanding or are willing to learn more about the different energy sources so a committee can be formed to make suggestions to the board regarding future laws governing development of BESS, green hydrogen, large wind energy and data center ...

Open For Business: Panadería Dorotea open on Third Street

The CHQ Chamber, elected officials including Mayor Kim Ecklund and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor and owners and friends of Panadería Dorotea gathered Monday to cut the ribbon on downtown’s newest restaurant. Located at 108 W. Third St., Jamestown, Panadería Dorotea offers authentic flavors ...

Council approves union agreement with AFSCME workers

The City Council has approved another collective bargaining agreement for the city, this time with the Local 418 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Bargaining Unit. This agreement was approved during a special meeting of the City Council, held before the regularly ...

Cannabis retail dispensary proposed in Fredonia

FREDONIA - A marijuana retail store is being proposed in the northern end of Chautauqua County, which, if approved, would be the first one in the Dunkirk/Fredonia area. The Chautauqua County Planning Board was notified that Empire Smoke Shop 9 is seeking a Special Use Permit for an ...

DiNapoli audit finds DEC lacks reliable recycling data

An audit by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Department of Environmental Conservation lacks reliable information on how much material is recycled across New York state. Auditors found missing reports, inaccurate data and inconsistent oversight of recycling facilities are ...

Fredonia has proposal for water district contract

Fredonia’s trustees have a contract proposal from the North County Water District, Mayor Michael Ferguson said Monday. One trustee called it “very vague.” “The draft, I believe, has been sent to you,” Ferguson told the five trustees at their Monday workshop. “Now we need to set ...