A Team of Secret Shoppers recently toured a number of communities in Cattaraugus County, searching for opportunities for municipalities and entrepreneurs to capitalize on the millions of potential travelers that reside within 3 hours of the Enchanted Mountains. Come hear their findings and recommendations for ways Cattaraugus can increase visitor spending in the region. The "Intensive Workshop on Community Visioning" will be held at Holiday Valley Resort's Main Chalet from 9am to 4pm on June 5th.

The sale of tobacco products to minors (under 18) is a violation of NYS Public Health Law, Article 13-F: Regulation of Tobacco Products and Herbal Cigarettes; Distribution to Minors.  Additionally, the Cattaraugus County Legislature recently passed a local law prohibiting the sale of tobacco and nicotene containing products to anyone under the age of twenty-one (21).

During routine compliance checks, two Cattaraugus County business sold tobacco products to a minor:

1st Sale to a Minor

Dollar General Store #17913

10011 Route 16

The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office announces that they will be taking part in the Seat Belt Mobilization Enforcement detail from May 21 to June 3, 2018.  Due to a grant from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, the Sheriff's Office will be able to provide extra patrols throughout the county, enforcing seat belt, child safety seat and other traffic laws.  The Sheriff's Office encourages everyone traveling through our county to keep our roadways safe.

Do you help care for an older relative or friend? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed from juggling your own life and the responsibilities of caregiving? If so, you may benefit from the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging's FREE Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes.

Attached is a packet from National Grid titled "Before, During and After the Storm: Your guide to natural gas and electric outage preparation and safety"

Informational Meeting planned to prepare for Tax Auction, 6:00 pm Catt-LV School,  25 N Franklin St, Cattaraugus, NY.  Review the New Terms and Conditions, Properties to be offered, answer questions.  Pre-register, auction books available.  See more details about our auction.

Cathy Mackay, director of the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging/NY Connects, has announced that Cattaraugus County has been awarded 840 Senior Farmers Market coupon booklets valued at $16,800. Each booklet contains five $4.00 coupons ($20.00 value), and can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating Farmers Markets in Cattaraugus County.

Cattaraugus County Commissioners of Elections announce the county-wide Federal Primary Election, for eligible voters registered in the Democratic and Women's Equality parties ONLY, will be held on Tuesday June 26, 2018.

Polls are open between the hours of Noon until 9 p.m.

The Federal primary, the State/Local primary and the November general election will be held on the dates and times listed below. Please note that for primary elections a voter must be registered as a member of the political party holding the primary election.

Election Dates for 2019:

State and Local Primary - Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Polls Open:12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m.

Party enrollment is to be determined

Parcels 203, 207, 209 back on the list, to be sold together with a minimum bid of $100,000. 

The 2018 Property Tax auction is scheduled for June 16, and will be at Catt-LV School, Cattaraugus Campus. 

See the list here.  For general information about the live auctions, including Terms, click here.

Check 2018 auction page for updates, and new Terms and Conditions, and locations to pick up books.