The Ellicott Town Board, with no discussion, voted to rescind a resolution that eliminated one of the Town Justice positions. Town Justice Marilyn Gerace expressed her disappointment and frustration about the process at the privilege of the floor, … [Read more...]
Ellicott Town Board to Discuss Resolution That Eliminated Town Justice Position
The Ellicott Town Board will discuss Monday the resolution passed in March that eliminated one of the two town's Justice positions. The agenda for the meeting on Monday, May 8 has "Resolution #1-2023" under old business. Several dozen people … [Read more...]
Town of Ellicott Voters Will Have Special Election in June Unless Town Board Rescinds Resolution Eliminating Town Justice Position
Unless it's rescinded, voters in the Town of Ellicott will have a special election in June to vote on whether to eliminate one of the town's Justices. A petition effort, led by Ellicott Judge Marilyn Gerace, garnered 325 signatures to force a … [Read more...]
Town of Ellicott Meeting Opposition to Decision to Eliminate a Justice Position
The Ellicott Town Board has been met with opposition after voting in March to eliminate one of the town's two Justice positions. According to the minutes posted on the Town of Ellicott website, the board unanimously voted at the March 13 meeting … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Annexation of BPU Substation Property
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council voted 7 to 2 Monday night in favor of annexing the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Dow St. Substation property in the Town of Ellicott/Village of Falconer, setting the stage for another legal showdown in … [Read more...]
*POSTPONED* Public Hearing on Annexation Postponed Due to Winter Weather
UPDATE [DECEMBER 18, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.] The Public Hearing that was scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. regarding the Annexation of the BPU substation property located on Dow Street has been cancelled due to inclement weather. A new Hearing … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Will Likely Hear Closing Arguments in Annexation Case Early Next Year
JAMESTOWN - The wait continues on the outcome of a legal case that could have huge financial implications for the city of Jamestown, along with the Town of Ellicott, Village of Falconer, and Falconer School District. It's been over a year since … [Read more...]
Ellicott Town Board to Hold Special Meeting on Chautauqua Lake Monday
FALCONER - The Ellicott Town Board will meet Monday, Sept. 24 in Falconer and one of the topics of discussion will be the health of Chautauqua Lake. The special meeting was scheduled because of the number of residents who’ve voiced concerns about … [Read more...]
Total Legal Fees in Jamestown BPU Substation Annexation Case $450,000 and Climbing
JAMESTOWN - The cost of the Annexation issue between the city of Jamestown and town of Ellicott, Village of Falconer and Falconer School District is costing taxpayers and local utility customers more than $450,000. At issue is the city's effort to … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Approves Increase in Legal Fees for Annexation Case, Total Now at $280,000
JAMESTOWN - Legal fees in the annexation case between the city of Jamestown and the Town of Ellicott / Village of Falconer continue to climb. On Monday afternoon the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved a $110,000 change order … [Read more...]
