Four new legislators were sworn in at the Chautauqua County Legislature's organizational meeting Monday. Republican Marty Proctor replaced Bill Ward in District 18 with Dave Wilfong replacing Bob Whitney in Jamestown District 11. Both Procter and … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Salary Increases, Recognizes Outgoing Legislators
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law increasing salaries for the Undersheriff, Captain, Warden and Corrections Lieutenant. Legislator Terry Niebel said when the local law was introduced he asked the County Sheriff and Human … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Rails To Trails – December 2, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Chautauqua Rails to Trails President Bill Ward and President Emeritus Jim Fincher on a new trail project that is being developed in the town of Carroll. … [Read more...]
New Rails To Trails Being Planned in Carroll
A new rails-to-trails is being planned in the town of Carroll. The Chautauqua County Rails to Trails applied for a permit from the State Department of Environmental Conservation for the 2-mile trail that will run from West Main Street in the village … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Passes 2022 Budget With Property Tax, Tax Levy Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the 2022 budget with a property tax and tax levy decrease. The new property tax rate will be $8.10 per $1,000 assessed value, which is 40-cents lower than the current rate. The real property tax … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Motions About Upholding Constitution, Vaccine Alternatives for Healthcare Workers
Following public comments over the last several months over concern about governmental overreach, the Chautauqua County Legislature passed a motion last night that calls on elected officials to act within the boundaries of the U.S. … [Read more...]
Sherman Business Given OK to Set Up Composting Facility with State Regs on Food Scraps Changing
With a State law looming January 1st that requires businesses to donate edible food or recycle food scraps, a Sherman business has finally been given the greenlight to start up a composting facility. County Legislator Bill Ward said Slab City … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts $6.2 Million from FAA for Jamestown Airport Improvements
The Chautauqua County Legislature voted to accept a $6.2 million in Federal Aviation Administration funds to rehabilitate one of the Jamestown Airport runways. Legislator Chuck Nazzaro said this is a big win, "To reconstruct the runway at the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WRFA Great American Picnic 2021: We Love the 90s!
LAKEWOOD, NY - The 2021 WRFA Great American Picnic, taking place on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Southern Tier Brewing Company. An annual fundraiser for Community Radio in Jamestown! This year's fundraiser focused on music from the 90s, and featured … [Read more...]
Primary Day Mixed for Incumbents in Chautauqua County
Primary Day was a mixed bag for incumbents in several races in Chautauqua County. Carroll Town Supervisor Russell Payne was the only incumbent to win their primary, defeating Laura Smith by a vote of 191 to 110 for the Republican line. Payne will … [Read more...]
