Press Releases
Boil Water Order Lifted For Fredonia Village Water Customers
MAYVILLE, N.Y – The Chautauqua County Health Department, in conjunction with the Village of Fredonia has lifted the boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers, including customers within the Town of Pomfret.
The turbidity levels have fallen to safe levels and operations have returned to normal. Two consecutive days of testing indicate that the water in the distribution system is safe for drinking, cooking, making ice, brushing teeth, making coffee, etc.
Paint CHQ Efforts Continue in 2026 with New Mural Location
(The Paint CHQ public art initiative will continue in 2026 with a new, professionally created mural planned for Bemus Point, along with a mural in Dunkirk (originally scheduled for completion in 2025).
Chautauqua County Probation Launches New Accountability Program
MAYVILLE, NY – The Chautauqua County Office of Probation has launched a new offender accountability program, made possible through funding provided by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) under the STRIVE Grant initiative.&nb
Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene Invites Community to Participate in 2026 Mental Health Awareness Month Art Contest
MAYVILLE, N.Y. – The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is excited to announce the return of its annual Mental Health Awareness Month Art Contest, opening for submissions on April 1, 2026.