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Pomfret gets more county funds for merger study

Local News July 30, 2026

The town of Pomfret is getting additional funds from the county for a study to investigate options for shared services and mergers. During the recent Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, lawmakers approved a resolution to award Pomfret $25,000 from the county’s Government Reduction initiative. The money is not part of the county’s budget but rather will be coming from its reserve accounts. In September, County Executive PJ Wendel announced that he wanted $500,000 from the county reserves to create a government efficiency fund that would support local municipalities in ...

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Briefly July 30, 2026

Lawson Center To Host ‘Boat Shop’ Open House Saturday BEMUS POINT - The Lawson Center Museum in Bemus Point will host its first “Boat Shop” open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 In conjunction with Lake Days in Bemus Point, the museum will be open free to the public. Members will be on hand to discuss boats that are presently being restored and answer any questions. The museum includes examples of wooden boats. Bemus Point Historical Society To Host Yard Sale Saturday BEMUS POINT - The Bemus Point Historical Society will hold a fundraising yard sale at ...

4-H Pack Show held at county fair

Local News July 30, 2026

DUNKIRK - The annual Chautauqua County 4-H Pack Show was held recently at the Chautauqua County Fair with youth leading their goats through an obstacle course. Each year, 4-H volunteers Anna Talbot and Beth Lindsey design both the pack and harness courses for the youth. Youth in the harness ...

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Ellery not moving forward with water line

Local News July 30, 2026

There will be no water service extension into the town of Ellery as a project to extend Board of Public Utilities water into Ellicott begins. A water survey last fall showed there wasn’t enough support among town residents for Ellery to move forward with the proposal, which could have served part of Fluvanna. The BPU had contacted Ellery about a possible extension once the Ellicott project took shape. The owner of apartments in Ellery had asked about the status of the potential water line during a recent Ellery Town Board meeting. “The survey came back really sketchy,” ...

CHQ History Fair to be held Sunday

Local News July 30, 2026

MAYVILLE - The second annual CHQ History Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Town of Chautauqua Community Municipal Building, the former Mayville High School, 2 Academy St., Mayville. Admission is free and open to the public. The event will officially begin with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. The day includes exhibits, lectures, reenactments, live music, genealogy resources, interactive displays and family-friendly activities. A complete event schedule is available online at CHQHistoryExpo.com. This year's History Expo has expanded as part of the ...