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National Grid makes $388K investment in Maplevale project

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National Grid is making a $388,000 investment in Maplevale Farms’ new Findley Lake facility. The utility awarded the economic development grant to offset electricity infrastructure costs at Maplevale’s new Findley Lake facility. Those costs were identified in December by Maplevale’s CEO as a hurdle for the project. Maplevale Chief Executive Officer Keith Rogers told the county IDA board in December that Maplevale needs to move out of its Allen Street due to its size and inability to expand there. Maplevale originally purchased land in Pennsylvania, however after being offered ...

Brauchler: Fredonia Flock cam shut off

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FREDONIA - A Flock Safety camera outside Fredonia Village Hall was shut off and its removal was requested, according to Fredonia Trustee Ben Brauchler. Brauchler devoted his report at Monday’s Fredonia Board of Trustees meeting to some news that should hearten the many opponents of the Flock program. “As I understand it, the (Chautauqua County) district attorney (Jason Schmidt) has requested that Flock remove the camera in front of Village Hall,” Brauchler said. “That request is pending. The camera is still there, but it is currently apparently disconnected.” That camera, ...

Jamestown to host amnesty day for bulk trash, electronics recycling

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The Jamestown Department of Development will hold two Amnesty Day events, providing city residents and property owners with an opportunity to dispose of unwanted bulk trash and recycle electronics at no cost. The days are part of the city's ongoing efforts to promote responsible waste disposal, maintain clean neighborhoods, and provide residents with convenient opportunities to properly dispose of unwanted household items. The first amnesty day will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 14, at Jackson-Taylor Park with the second held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 21, at ...

Army Corps completes Dunkirk Harbor breakwater project

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DUNKIRK - An important project to preserve the Dunkirk Harbor has been completed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, finished rehabilitation of the outer breakwater at Dunkirk Harbor on Oct. 19, strengthening critical infrastructure that protects the harbor and the ...

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The Jamestown Benevolent Order of Elks has maintained a tradition of honoring veterans that began at the conclusion of World War I and continues to the present on Veterans Day on Wednesday. From 9 a.m. until around noon, Elks Lodge 263, located at 339 E. Fourth St., proudly served a ...