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Dunkirk Chipotle targets Dec. 1 completion

DUNKIRK - The Town of Dunkirk has processed several building permits in the past month, including the remodeling of Dunkin’ Donuts for added food options and updated bathrooms at The Home Depot, but the most significant update came regarding the Chipotle restaurant on Vineyard Drive. Code ...

Improving Service: Bemus Point clerk named to state board

 BEMUS POINT - Brittany Mulkins, Bemus Point clerk/treasurer, has been named to the New York State Society of Municipal Finance Officers Board of Directors. Mulkins told Bemus Point Village Board members about the appointment during a recent meeting. “I was sworn into the New York ...

Council discusses Mayor’s Office vehicle purchase

The mayor’s office is looking to purchase the 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer that is currently leased by the office, and a resolution approving this purchase was recently discussed during a City Council work session. The total amount for the vehicle purchase would be $18,971.05, with payment ...

Local projects receive state grants

The potential merger of the Clymer, Sherman and Panama school districts is among the local projects receiving state Local Government Efficiency Grant funding. Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES received a $31,250 grant to help pay for the districts’ merger study, according to an announcement received Monday. The Bemus Point Central School District has received $500,000 for a wastewater plant decommissioning and sewer connection project that also includes the Chautauqua County South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District. The village of Fredonia received $1,250,000 for the ...

Mayville village clerk to retire

MAYVILLE – A longtime village clerk is getting ready to retire. During the recent Mayville Village Board meeting, it was announced that John Crandall would be stepping down at the end of the year. “It will be 18 and a half years when I’m done,” Crandall said after the meeting. “I ...

Ferguson further discusses concerns with Fredonia hotel

FREDONIA - While the former Econo Lodge on Route 60 has reopened, Fredonia Mayor Michael Ferguson still has concerns about the facility, especially with its ability to serve the homeless population properly. In part because of these concerns, the county has no plans to utilize it for ...