MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature voted 12 to 7 Wednesday night in favor of a new 5-year collective bargaining agreement for both the Sheriff's Deputies and the Sheriff's Lieutenants. The new contract includes no wage increase in 2017; a … [Read more...]
Over $4.7 Million in Economic Development Funding Coming to Chautauqua County
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the recipients of $700 million in economic and community development funding through Round 6 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. A centerpiece of the Governor's strategy to … [Read more...]
Drivers Urged to Use Caution During Winter Conditions
MAYVILLE - With the arrival of the first snowfall for this winter season, Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace are reminding drivers to please use caution this winter. “Every year it seems like … [Read more...]
Ellery Will Likely Appeal State Supreme Court Ruling on County Landfill
ELLERY - The Town of Ellery is moving forward with challenging a State Supreme Court Decision involving the Chautauqua County Landfill. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that Ellery Town officials have agreed to file for an appeal of … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of County, State in Landfill Lawsuit
MAYVILLE - A New York State Supreme Court Justice has ruled in favor of the county landfill’s expansion effort in the town of Ellery. Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan says Hon. Frank A. Sedita III ruled in favor of the county in a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] County Legislature Approves 2017 Budget that Contains Slight Tax Decrease
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a $229 million spending plan for next year. On Wednesday night lawmakers met to review proposed amendments for the budget and give it a final vote. In … [Read more...]
County Finance Director Retiring in January
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced Chautauqua County Director of Finance Susan Marsh will retire from her position effective January 31, 2017. Marsh was appointed director on April 9, 2012 following a 30-year … [Read more...]
County Executive Appoints New Veterans Services Director
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has announced the appointment of a new Director of Veterans Services for Chautauqua County. During an event Tuesday Morning, Horrigan announced that Gregory Carlson will take over as Veterans … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2017 Chautauqua County Budget Presentation and Q&A
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan (R-Bemus Point) presents his 2017 executive budget to the Chautauqua County Legislature during its September meeting, … [Read more...]
Horrigan Releases 2017 Budget that Includes Slight Tax Decrease
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan (R-Bemus Point) has released his executive budget for 2017 and it contain a slight cut in property taxes. VIEW HORRIGAN'S 2017 BUDGET PRESENTATION VIEW THE 2017 TENTATIVE BUDGET During … [Read more...]