Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District has received over $500,000 with four other communities receiving $180,000 from New York State for water quality improvement projects. The grants are through the State Department of … [Read more...]
Construction on $700,000 Playground at Hartley Park Underway in Lakewood
Construction is underway for a new $700,000 playground at Hartley Park in the village of Lakewood. The new playground replaces a structure that had been deteriorating, with parts of the structure having to be removed in recent years due to being … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jason Denham – July 14, 2022
We spoke with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation about Hemlock Woolly Adelgid after it was found recently in the village of Lakewood … [Read more...]
Village of Lakewood Looking at Establishing EMS Department, Billing for Ambulance Fees
The Village of Lakewood is investigating whether to establish an EMS Department in order to bill for EMS ambulance service in the village. Trustee Ellen Barnes said the discussion was informational at this point, "So we can bring the information, … [Read more...]
Invasive Pest Threatens Hemlock Trees in Lakewood
The Wooly Hemlock Adelgid is threatening the Village of Lakewood's Hemlock trees. Resident Mary Seger, who lives by Ivy Lane and Winchester Road, spoke before the Village Board about receiving a call from another resident concerned about the … [Read more...]
Independence Day Celebrations Set for Chautauqua County
Independence Day celebrations are set for across Chautauqua County this weekend. In the City of Dunkirk, a three-day festival kicks off at 9:00 a.m. Saturday with the Marauder Trotter Run/Walk 5K at Wright Park. The rest of the festival takes … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cutting to be Held for Chautauqua Avenue Green Street Retrofit Project
A ribbon cutting ceremony and celebration will be held in the village of Lakewood tomorrow for the Chautauqua Avenue Green Street Retrofit Project. The project, which is near completion, started in April of this year and features green … [Read more...]
Opinions Evenly Divided on Whether Lakewood Should Allow Cannabis Retail Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
Folks who voiced their opinions on whether the Village of Lakewood should opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and consumption locations were evenly divided. Around 20 people attended the hearing that started off with a presentation by … [Read more...]
Lakewood to Hold Public Hearing Tonight on Cannabis Retail Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
The Village of Lakewood will hold a public hearing tonight on whether to allow cannabis retail dispensaries and consumption locations in the village. Under the marijuana legalization law, municipalities must decide before the end of the year … [Read more...]
Ellery Refuses to Sign Chautauqua Lake Management Agreement
ELLERY - It appears one local municipality will not be supporting a Memo of Agreement involving the Chautauqua Lake Weed Management Consensus Strategy. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that that the Town of Ellery won't sign be signing the … [Read more...]
