BESS Informational Meeting Survey
Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board is in the planning stages of an all-day informational meeting focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and local moratoria, to be held…
Agriculture District 10: Eight-Year Review
Modifications Must be Submitted Between Aug. 1 – Aug. 30 Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Section 303-a(1), the County Legislature is required to review an Agricultural District…
Public Hearing on 2026 Inclusion Request for Chautauqua County’s Agricultural Districts
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the County Legislature of the County of Chautauqua will meet in the Legislature Chambers, Gerace Office Building, 3 North Erie Street, Mayville, New York at…
Chautauqua County Launches Expanded Government Reduction Initiative (GRI)
MAYVILLE, N.Y. – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel today announced the official launch of the County’s expanded Government Reduction Initiative (GRI), a program aimed at helping local governments address rising costs…
New York Department of State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Grants Program
The New York Department of State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) grants program is all about rewarding teamwork. The Division of Local Government is offering an $8 million opportunity for local…
Wendel Provides Update on Government Reduction Initiative Ahead of 2026 Launch
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel hosted a virtual meeting with elected officials from towns, villages, and cities across Chautauqua County to provide an update on…
Agriculture District Inclusion Period: Landowners’ Requests Must Be Submitted Between Jan. 2 – Jan. 31
Per New York State Agriculture and Markets Law 303-b, the Chautauqua County Legislature has designated January 2 through January 31, 2026, as the annual 30-day period during which landowners may…
RFP Countywide Resiliency Plan
RFP Countywide Resiliency Plan The County of Chautauqua (“Chautauqua County”) in the State of New York is soliciting support for the following: Countywide Resiliency Plan.
Chautauqua County Announces 2026 Tourism Grant Awardees
Funding to Boost Local Tourism, Cultural Experiences & Sustainable Travel Initiatives Chautauqua County has awarded $135,349 in 2026 Occupancy Tax Tourism Development Grants for Tourism Product Development, supporting innovative projects…
Chautauqua County Awarded $1 Million to Advance Major Housing and Infrastructure Projects
The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development is proud to announce that the County has been awarded a $1 million grant through the New York State Empire State Development…