Lawmakers Vote To Clean Dredge
New York State Office of Aging officials present Cattaraugus County Legislative Chairwoman Crystal Abers, center, with an excellence in leadership award during the Cattaraugus County Legislature meeting. The award, also given by the New York State Association of Counties, was given for Mrs. Aber’s work to see that county agencies provide the public with long-term care information and assistance so the disabled of all ages can access services. Mrs. Abers was also given a citation by Assemblyman Joe Giglio.
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LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers will contract with the state Department of Environmental Conservation to clean and clear the Conewango watershed commission dredge waterway. Lawmakers voted during a Wednesday session to contract for the clean-up. The watershed borders Cattaraugus and Chautauqua Counties. Nine dams, about 50-years-old, have been built to stop flooding in communities near the watershed. The dredge is a 12.5 mile ditch. Lawmakers also contracted for legal services due to numerous companies looking into siting wind energy systems throughout the county. County Attorney Dennis Tobolski said there are various companies looking into bringing wind energy farms to the area, with the county wanting to be prepared in case of further dealings with the companies. In other news, lawmakers: ¯ learned during a recent department of public works committee meeting there is ‘‘a potential for a serious deficit’’ regarding fuel and asphalt costs this year. Committee meeting m
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