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County lawmakers pass budget by 10-9 vote

MAYVILLE – By the thinnest of margins, the Chautauqua County Legislature has approved its budget for 2027. The budget was adopted by a 10-9 vote, with all seven Democrats voting against it, along with two Republicans – Dalton Anthony of Frewsburg and Fred Johnson of Westfield. The ...

BPU approves district heat, solid waste rate hikes

There is no projected increase in water rates coming for Jamestown BPU customers in 2027. BPU board members were recently updated on proposed 2027 budgets for the water and electric divisions at the BPU. Kevin Karr, finance and customs account manager, presented the budgets to the board, beginning with the water district. Some goals for the water district in the next year are to expand the customer base, control costs, and begin the Cassadaga capital project. Concerns include a decrease of water consumption, financing the Cassadaga project and other new equipment or equipment repair ...

Carlberg Farms holds ribbon cutting for new farm stand store

KIANTONE - Carlberg Farms used to be a small farm stand on the side of the road, and that farm stand has now grown into a store. The ribbon was cut on the store on Wednesday. Carlberg Farms is owned by Ginny and Eric Carlberg, and Ginny Carlberg said they and their family have been farming ...

Hochul signs domestic violence, human trafficking bills

Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed three bills into law as Domestic Violence Awareness Month winds down. Hochul on Tuesday signed A.10960A/S.9671, which requires local Boards of Election to notify survivors at least six months in advance of their protection expiring. Such notice will remind ...

Council votes down purchase of Mayor’s Office vehicle

A resolution that would allow for the mayor’s office to purchase a vehicle that is currently being leased by the mayor’s office was voted down by City Council during Monday’s voting session. The vehicle purchase fell under two resolutions Monday night, one allowing for an amendment to ...