Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses some recent retirements by government officials and staff, as well as sharing more information a planned integration of social services with mental hygiene; and his thoughts on the new scoping plan … [Read more...]
Crews Making Final Preparations Ahead of Power Winter Storm this Holiday Weekend
State and local crews are making final preparations ahead of a powerful winter storm that is expected to unleash heavy snow along with strong winds in Western New York. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said Emergency Services Director Noel … [Read more...]
County Legislators Gould, Whitford Announce Retirement
Longtime Chautauqua County Legislators Jay Gould and Paul Whitford were honored for their service at the County Legislature meeting Wednesday night as they both announced their retirement. Jay Gould represents District 17 which covers the towns of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Mental Hygiene and DSS to Merge, Health Dept. to Be Standalone Department
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced more details about the reorganization of County's three largest human services programs. The five social services divisions of Department of Health and Human Services, including the divisions of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Holding Off On Updating Shared Service Initiative Until 2023
The County-Wide Shared Services Initiative will not be updated for 2022. The Chautauqua County Planning Department said counties outside New York City are no longer required by the state to develop a new plan or revise and update a previously … [Read more...]
Hall R. Clothier Building to Fully Reopen Friday, December 5
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services' offices in the Hall R. Clothier Building will reopen to the public this Friday. County Executive PJ Wendel thanked Assistant Deputy Director of Public Facilities Josh Rothwell and the … [Read more...]
County Health Board President Expresses Concern for County Health Dept. with Departure of Director
The Chautauqua County Board of Health President is expressing concern for the County Health Department with the departure of Christine Schuyler. Schuyler's last day as Director of the County's Department of Health and Human Services was Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Upper Floors of HRC Building Remain Closed Until Further Notice
The upper floors of the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville remain closed until further notice. The second, third, and fourth floors have been closed since November 2 following a water line break. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – November 24, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives more details on the reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services. He also discusses challenges facing the Hall R. Clothier Building and shares good news about the Westside Sewer Extension … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Dept. of Mental Hygiene, DSS to Merge
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene will be merging with the County Department of Social Services. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, speaking with WRFA in his monthly interview, said New York State has no consistent model for … [Read more...]
