The village of Westfield has been awarded $4.5 million in the third round of New York Forward grants. To receive funding from either the Downtown Revitalization Initiative or NY Forward program, localities must be certified under Governor Kathy … [Read more...]
Westfield Awarded Lead Service Line Funding
The Village of Westfield is one of 30 municipalities receiving funding for a lead service line inventory project. The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors voted to approve $30 million to municipalities for the … [Read more...]
Civil War Reenactment To Take Place in Westfield
A Civil War Reenactment will take place at Westfield's Moore Park on June 7 through 9. The long-standing event provides historical context for the 9th NY Cavalry and Westfield during the Civil War. All activities are free and open to the … [Read more...]
Westfield’s Amphitheatre Project Receives Additional Help
Westfield's amphitheater and park updates are getting additional help through a federal grant. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the village will receive a$131,514 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to help transform a vacant lot … [Read more...]
Over $2.6 Million In Housing Money Coming to Chautauqua County
Over $2.6 million in housing money is coming to Chautauqua County. The funding is part of more than $46 million in grant awards to support affordable homeownership across the state. The grants will help low- and moderate-income families make … [Read more...]
$6.1 Million In NYS Regional Economic Development Council Initiative Funding Coming to Chautauqua County
$6.1 million in State Regional Economic Development Council Initiative monies are coming to Chautauqua County. The grants from the Environmental Protection Fund will go toward park improvements, heritage area enhancements and historic preservation … [Read more...]
North County Economic Development Projects Receive $4.75 Million in Restore NY Funds
Several economic development projects have received a combined total of $4.75 million in Restore New York funding in Chautauqua County. The White Inn in Fredonia has received $1.25 million toward the renovation and reopening of the former hotel … [Read more...]
Phase 2 of Westside Sewer Extension Awarded $6 Million from NYS
Phase Two of the Westside Sewer Extension project has been awarded $6 million in Water Infrastructure Improvement Grants from New York State. The funding is coming from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation and is part of $300 … [Read more...]
Recreational Welch Trail Nearing Completion in Westfield
New recreational trail, The Welch Trail, is nearing completion in the Village of Westfield. The non-motorized, shared-use trail is approximately 1.25 miles long. It's being developed along a former historic trolley bed and will provide the public … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Local Law on How Worker’s Compensation Costs Allocated to Municipalities
After voting down a proposed change that would have phased in payments for Jamestown, Dunkirk, and Westfield, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved a local law amending the County's Worker's Compensation Plan. The local law changes the county … [Read more...]
