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Updated Code Enforcement Language Coming For City

The city Department of Development, upon recommendation from the state Department of State, is looking to add language to the city charter for specific code enforcement program requirements. The update was discussed during a recent work session. Crystal Surdyk, city development director, said ...

Falconer Eyes Tax Collection Savings

FALCONER – Falconer Village Board members are considering ending a tax collection agreement with the town of Ellicott in a cost-cutting measure. The village has had an agreement with Ellicott for about 20 years that has designated the town to collect the village’s taxes. The village is ...

JPS Hears Update On Communications Plan

Jamestown Public Schools is updating its Strategic Communications Plan. School board members heard Tuesday about the plan’s first phase from Cameron Hurst, Jamestown Public Schools public relations specialist. Hurst said the district works to communicate inspiring stories, achievements, ...

Rallying In Randolph

RANDOLPH — The Randolph Central School District was recently honored with an award from the New York State School Boards Association. The recognition celebrates the district’s support for the Randolph Community Love Fund, including the February “Cards for Cancer” fundraiser that ...

Holiday Happenings: Exploring Expansions For Santa House

FALCONER – Coordinators of the Santa House in Falconer have been looking to expand operations at the house and surrounding park. The goal of the expansions is to allow for the Santa House to be utilized year-round and to see more residents setting the spot as their destination of choice. ...

Yerico voices support for Sheridan reduction

SHERIDAN — At a recent special meeting of the Sheridan Town Board, Colleen Yerico spoke on behalf of the Board in favor of a proposition on the ballot on Election Day. Yerico stated the Town Board supports the reduction of Town Justices from two to one. The Town Board came to its ...