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Dem Lawmaker Proposes Chronic Absenteeism Bill

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A state legislator wants schools to do more to reduce the number of students who are chronically absent from school. Sen. James Skoufis, C-Cornwall, has introduced legislation (S.8132) that would create a several new reporting requirements and actions for schools that have too many students ...

Council To Discuss Faster Housing Approvals

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City officials will discuss an expedited process to build new infill housing in Jamestown. One item for discussion on tonight’s City Council agenda is a resolution for pre-permitting of housing sites in an attempt to streamline housing development to make the city more attractive to ...

County Approves School Police Contracts

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Chautauqua County is renewing its agreements with various schools to provide officers from the Sheriff’s Office. During the county legislature meeting, lawmakers approved agreements for a school resource officer to be stationed full time at Brocton Central School, Frewsburg Central School, ...

Village Of Panama To Look Into Implementing Noise Ordinance

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PANAMA — Following an incident in the village, the Panama Village Board has begun discussions on what it would take to make a noise ordinance part of village law. During the board’s June meeting, Mayor William Schneider, who called into the meeting, said there were some noises from ...

Mayor Backs $13M Loan, Blasts Critics

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DUNKIRK — Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz fired back Saturday regarding comments from state Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor detailing their stance on a $13 million loan for the city and their support for a control board. “Let me be clear from the outset: there will not be a ...