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Posted on: August 29, 2023

Chemung County Fairgrounds Winter Storage

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NEWS RELEASE

 August 28, 2023

 

The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department will begin taking reservation requests for winter storage on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.  

 Full payment and proof of insurance for the s...

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Posted on: August 23, 2023

Harris Hill Bow Hunting Lottery 2023

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The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announces that there will be a bow hunting permit lottery for Harris Hill Park. You must be a Chemung County resident to participate.

Names, addresses, and phone numbers will be accepted starting Monday, ...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: August 21, 2023

Special meeting of the Budget Committee and Full Legislature

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CHEMUNG COUNTY LEGISLATURE

JOHN H. HAZLETT BUILDING

203 LAKE STREET – 5

TH FLOOR

POST OFFICE BOX 588

ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14902-0588

607-737-2850

ckalweit@chemungcountyny.gov

August 17, 2023To: Legislators, County Officials and News MediaFrom: Cindy Kalweit...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: August 17, 2023

Ribbon Cutting - Horseheads Connector Road Project

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On behalf of County Executive Christopher J. Moss, Chemung County cordially invites you to the Ribbon Cutting for the Horseheads Connector Road Project.

When:            Thursday, August 24, at 9:00 am

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Chemung County News
Posted on: August 15, 2023

HARRIS HILL POOL/PARK STATION WATERFRONT

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NEWS RELEASE

HARRIS HILL POOL/PARK STATION WATERFRONT

August 15, 2023

 

Harris Hill Pool The pool at Harris Hill will be closing for the season on August 20, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Season pass holders may use their pass for entrance to Park Stat...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: July 20, 2023

COUNTY REQUESTS PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

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COUNTY REQUESTS PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

 ELMIRA--             Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss, on behalf of all municipalities, is asking residents to give their fee...

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Posted on: July 12, 2023

Notice of Public Hearing

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that there has been duly presented to the Chemung County Legislature on the 10th day of July 2023, Introductory Local Law No. 5 for the Year 2023 “Local Law authorizing increase in salary of elected official...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: June 21, 2023

Sewer Districts: Public Hearing and Administrative Board Meetings

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

NOTICE is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Administrative Board of the Chemung County Elmira Sewer District in Room 510 of the Hazlett Building, 203 Lake Street, 5th Floor, Elmira, New York 14901, on...

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Additional Information Chemung County News
Posted on: June 20, 2023

Expanding the Chemung County COVID-19 Dashboard

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NEWS RELEASEJune 20, 2023

Expanding the Chemung County COVID-19 Dashboard

The Chemung County COVID-19 Dashboard was developed to provide real-time updates about COVID-19 in Chemung County. The dashboard has been a great resource for reporting current inform...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: June 13, 2023

Park Station Opening

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NEWS RELEASEJune 13, 2023

 

The Harris Hill Pool is scheduled to open on Saturday, June 17, 2023.  The pool will be open Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m....

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Chemung County News
Posted on: June 13, 2023

WEAAD Press Conference June 15th-OFA

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Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term CareNew York Connects425 Pennsylvania Avenue, P.O. Box 588 ? Elmira, NY 14902-0588, (607) 737-5520Beth Stranges, Director

 General Aging Services FAX:  6...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: June 13, 2023

Chemung County Senior Games Golf Event Postponed

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Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term CareNew York Connects425 Pennsylvania Avenue, P.O. Box 588 ? Elmira, NY 14902-0588, (607) 737-5520Beth Stranges, Director

 General Aging Services FAX:  6...

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Posted on: June 6, 2023

Chemung County Senior Games BOCCE Event on June 7th Postponed

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Chemung County Department of Aging & Long Term Care regrets to announce the postponement of the BOCCE event originally scheduled for tomorrow, June 7th. This decision has been made considering the impact of large wildfires in Quebec-Ontario, which are...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: June 6, 2023

Air Quality Advisory

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NEWS RELEASEJune 6, 2023

Chemung County Health Department Provides Information on Air Quality Advisory

The NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) recently released an advisory due to the concern for f...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

2023 Park Station Opening

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The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announces that the Park Station Control Booth will open weekends only, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., beginning on Saturday, May 27th (including Memorial Day). The Control Booth will be open daily from 10...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: June 2, 2023

2023 Harris Hill Pool Swimming Lessons

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NEWS RELEASE

May 23, 2023

The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announces that sign-ups for swimming lessons at the Harris Hill Pool will open on June 1, 2023. Children must be at least 6 years of age by June 26th to participate.  Tho...

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Posted on: May 31, 2023

Single Rate Salary Review Advisory Committee Meeting

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CHEMUNG COUNTY LEGISLATURE

JOHN H. HAZLETT BUILDING

203 LAKE STREET – 5TH FLOOR

POST OFFICE BOX 588

ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14902-0588

607-737-2850

607-737-2851 (FAX)

ckalweit@chemungcountyny.gov

 

May 31, 2023

  

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Link to the Live Stream Chemung County News
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Free Rabies Clinic Offered by the Chemung County Health Department

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NEWS RELEASE

 May 30, 2023

 

“Free Rabies Clinic Offered by the Chemung County Health Department”

 

The Chemung County Health Department, in conjunction with the SPCA, will be offering the following free rabies vaccination clinic to ...

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Posted on: May 16, 2023

DPW 2023 Work Program

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NEWS RELEASE

May 16, 2023

The Chemung County Executive and the Department of Public Works are pleased to provide this update on its 2023 work program.

Upcoming Mill and Fill road projects for Chemung County:

2” Mill and Fill:

• CR 70 Philo R...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Sewer Districts Administrative Board Meetings

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NOTICE OF CHEMUNG COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT No. 1 ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING

NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Chemung County Sewer District No. 1 Administrative Board will be held in the Chambers of the Chemung County Legislature, 203 Lake Stree...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: April 24, 2023

Chemung County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

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PUBLIC NOTICE

 

Chemung County has received a Hazard Mitigation Grant to complete the required five-year update of the Chemung County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. This is a very important plan for all the municipalities AND OUR RESI...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: April 19, 2023

Older Americans Month Celebration

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NEWS RELEASE

April 18, 2023

 

Chemung County Department of Aging Director Beth Stranges cordially invites you to attend and cover the following event:

WHAT:   Older Americans Month Celebration

WHEN:   Tuesday, May 9, 2023

TIME: &n...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: April 13, 2023

Meeting of the Term Limit Advisory Committee

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CHEMUNG COUNTY LEGISLATUREJOHN H. HAZLETT BUILDING203 LAKE STREET – 5TH FLOORPOST OFFICE BOX 588ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14902-0588607-737-2850ckalweit@chemungcountyny.govApril 14, 2023

To: Legislators, County Officials and News MediaFrom: Cindy Kalweit,...

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Link to the Live Stream Chemung County News
Posted on: April 10, 2023

Chemung County Executive's Roadside Clean Up

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NEWS RELEASE4/7/2023

In recognition of Earth Day, Chemung County Executive, Chris Moss invites you to participate in a roadside cleanup on April 22, 2023, from 9 AM to Noon. During this time, trash will be picked up along various streets and roads througho...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: April 6, 2023

Special meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Committee

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CHEMUNG COUNTY LEGISLATURE JOHN H. HAZLETT BUILDING 203 LAKE STREET – 5 TH FLOOR POST OFFICE BOX 588 ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14902-0588 607-737-2850 ckalweit@chemungcountyny.gov April 6, 20...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: March 31, 2023

Chemung County Job Fair

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          On April 27, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Chemung County will be hosting a Job Fair for various vacancies within the County.   These vacancies are available in the Chemung County D...

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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Chemung County Senior Games

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE: March 24, 2023RE: Chemung County Senior GamesContact:  Carol Morton, Chemung County Senior Games Coordinator @ (607) 737-5520

 “2023 Chemung County Senior Games Begin May 23rd”

The 2023 Chemun...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Chemung County Gold Medal Athlete Week

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NEWS RELEASE

 March 16, 2023

 Chemung County Executive Christopher J. Moss has proclaimed Chemung County Gold Medal Athlete Week beginning today, Thursday, March 16th, 2023, through Wednesday,  March 22, 2023, in recognition of ou...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Chemung County to Participate in Statewide STOP-DWI - ST. PATRICK’S DAY

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Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss announced today that Chemung County police agencies and STOP-DWI Coordinators would participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving.

The statewide STOP-DWI Crackdown efforts sta...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Single Rate Salary Review Advisory Committee Meeting - RESCHEDULED

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CHEMUNG COUNTY LEGISLATURE

JOHN H. HAZLETT BUILDING

203 LAKE STREET – 5TH FLOOR

POST OFFICE BOX 588

ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14902-0588

607-737-2850

607-737-2851 (FAX)

ckalweit@chemungcountyny.gov

 

March 7, 2023

 

 

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Link to the Live Stream Chemung County News
Posted on: February 23, 2023

Chemung County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation - Annual Meeting

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETINGS UNDER THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW 

FOR THE 

CHEMUNG COUNTY TOBACCO ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION

The Sole Member and the Board of Directors of the Chemung County Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation will be conduc...

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Link to the Live Stream Chemung County News
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Special Meeting of the Personnel Committee

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CHEMUNG COUNTY LEGISLATURE

JOHN H. HAZLETT BUILDING

203 LAKE STREET – 5TH FLOOR

POST OFFICE BOX 588

ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14902-0588

607-737-2850

ckalweit@chemungcountyny.gov

 

January 24, 2023

 

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Posted on: January 25, 2023

Office of Aging Public Hearing

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News Release1/24/2023

The Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care will hold its Annual Public Hearing on Thursday, February 2nd, from 2 PM to 4 PM at Meals on Wheels Chemung County Event Center, 409 William Street, Elmira, NY. 

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Survey Chemung County News
Posted on: January 4, 2023

Administrative Appointments - 2nd Term

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As Chemung County Executive Christopher Moss begins his second term, he has announced the following administrative appointments and reappointments:

As of 02/17/2023, Deputy Executive David Sheen will transition into an administrative role within the Execut...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 4, 2023

Vaccine Clinic - Biltmore

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FREE Flu, Jynneos, and COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

January 10, 2023, from 4 to 6 pm 

Biltmore Crossings Community Room

81 Biltmore Dr., Horseheads, NY 14845

 

The Chemung County Health Department will hold a community vaccination clinic offer...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: December 23, 2022

Weather Advisory for Friday, December 23, 2022

Use caution when traveling; recommend no unnecessary travel
Wind chills can be as low as -15.
Stay inside; if you are outside, layers of clothing and keep your skin from being exposed to the elements.
It will be cold throughout the weekend, winds will dimini...
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Chemung County News
Posted on: December 19, 2022

Human Relations Commission Annual Breakfast & Awards

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The County of Chemung is proud to announce the return of the Chemung County Human Relations Commission Annual Breakfast. The Breakfast will occur on Thursday, February 9th, 2023, at 8:00 am at the Clarion Inn, Elmira. The cost per ticket is $20. To regist...

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Posted on: October 18, 2022

Board of Elections Mailing (Redistricting)

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NEWS RELEASEOctober 18, 2022

Last week registered voters throughout Chemung County received a postcard mailing from the Chemung County Board of Elections pertaining to the Chemung County Legislature’s re-districting process.  While the B...

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Posted on: October 14, 2022

Chemung County Nursing Facility Announces “The Celebration of the Century”

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On Wednesday, October 19th, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Chemung County Nursing Facility is hosting a celebration to recognize nine residents who are 100 years or older.  

It is aptly named the “Celebration of the Century.&rdqu...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: October 6, 2022

FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Children Six Months to Eleven Years

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Economic Opportunity Program Offers FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Children Six Months to Eleven Years and New Boosters

 The Economic Opportunity Program (EOP), in partnership with the Chemung County Health Department, will hold a C...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: February 11, 2022

NOTICE OF CHEMUNG COUNTY ELMIRA SEWER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING

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NOTICE OF CHEMUNG COUNTY ELMIRA SEWER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Chemung County Elmira Sewer District Administrative Board will be held in the Chambers of the Chemung County Legislature, 203 Lake Stre...
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Chemung County News
Posted on: February 7, 2022

COVID-19 Public Meetings Social Distancing Plan - Updated

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MEMORANDUM________________________________________________________

From: David Manchester, Chairman, Chemung County Legislature

To: County Legislators

      County Executive

      County Sheriff

CC: NYS OCA...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 27, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics - February

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News Release1/27/22

Chemung County, NY

The Chemung County Health Department will continue to hold on-site vaccination clinics for February 2022. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be offered based on availability.

Chemung County Health Department2/2/2022, 2/9/...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 27, 2022

Free Rapid COVID-19 Testing Clinic

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News Release1/27/22

Chemung County, NY, The Chemung County Health Department will be offering free rapid COVID-19 testing:

February 1, 2022COVID-19 Testing EventNew Beginning United Methodist Church300 E. Miller St., Elmira, NY 14904Clinic Hours - ...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 26, 2022

Park Station is Now Open for Ice Fishing and Ice Skating

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NEWS RELEASE1/26/2022

Park Station is Now Open for Ice Fishing and Ice Skating

ERIN- The Chemung County Buildings and Grounds Department announces that ice fishing and ice skating at Park Station is now open. The hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m....

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 24, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics - 1/27 & 2/3/2022

Chemung County Executive

News Release1/21/2022

Chemung County, NY

The Chemung County Health Department will continue to hold vaccination clinics on Thursday, January 27, 2022, & Thursday, February 3, 2022. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be offered based on availability.

Chemun...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 20, 2022

County Distributes COVID Test Kits

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News Release1/20/2022

The County of Chemung will be distributing iHealth COVID-19 test kits. Chemung County Executive, Christopher Moss, recognized the extreme difficulty Chemung County residents were experiencing in obtaining COVID-19 test kits. In respon...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 14, 2022

Winter Snow and Ice Advisory to Chemung County Residents

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News Release1/14/2022
ELMIRA - With the upcoming predicted major winter storm event, the Chemung County Executive and Department of Public Works are issuing a Winter Snow and Ice Advisory to residents.  Highest confidence for heavy snow is across ...
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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Meeting Notice - Reschedule of Full meetings

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CHEMUNG COUNTY LEGISLATUREJOHN H. HAZLETT BUILDING203 LAKE STREET – 5TH FLOORPOST OFFICE BOX 588ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14902-0588607-737-2850 607-737-2851 (FAX)ckalweit@chemungcountyny.govJanuary 11, 2022

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 4, 2022

Chemung County KN-95 Mask Distribution

Chemung County Executive

NEWS RELEASE
12/29/21

CHEMUNG COUNTY KN-95 MASK DISTRIBUTION

 

"The County has partnered with the numerous agencies throughout the County to provide residents access to KN-95 masks". "I would like to thank all the agencies and organiza...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 4, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics - 1-5 & 1-12-22

Chemung County Executive

NEWS RELEASE
12/22/21

Chemung County, NY

 The Chemung County Health Department will continue to hold on-site vaccination clinics in January 2022. Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be offered based on availability.

Chemung County Health Dept.Wednesday,...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 4, 2022

NYS will be providing the County KN-95 masks for residents.

Chemung County Executive

NEWS RELEASE
12/22/21

Chemung County Executive Chris Moss announces that NYS DHS/ES will be providing the County KN-95 masks for distribution throughout the County for residents.

The Chemung County Office of Civil Defense and the Office of Emergency Operatio...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 4, 2022

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic - 12-21-21

Chemung County Executive

NEWS RELEASE
12/17/21
Chemung County, NYTuesday, December 21, 2021 the Chemung County Health Department will hold a vaccination clinic in partnership with the Elmira Heights School District at Edison High School. Pfizer first doses and booster doses for Mod...
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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 4, 2022

Chemung County Health Dept. COVID-19 Considerations

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NEWS RELEASE
12/16/21

The Chemung County Health Department is alerting the public that due to the recent increase in the number of COVID-19 positive cases, there will be delays in case investigation and contact tracing.

We are working diligently to contact e...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 4, 2022

Meeting Notice - Legislative Government Operations Advisory Committee

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CHEMUNG COUNTY LEGISLATURE
JOHNH.HAZLETTBUILDING
203 LAKE STREET – 5TH FLOOR
POST OFFICE BOX 588
ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14902-0588
607-737-2850
607-737-2851 (FAX)
ckalweit@chemungcountyny.gov
 
December 14, 2021

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 4, 2022

Chemung County Legislature - Public Meetings

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MEMORANDUM________________________________________________________________________________________

From:                David Manchester, Chairman, Chemung County Legislature

To: &n...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 4, 2022

News Release - Chemung County Parks - Facility - Pavilion Reservations - Harris Hill -Park Station -

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To: All Area Media

From: Chemung County Buildings and Grounds

Re: Chemung County Parks – Facility/Pavilion Reservations at 

       Harris Hill, Park Station and the Fairgrounds

Date: December 8, 2019

Harri...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: January 4, 2022

New Program, Homeowner's Assistance Fund

Chemung County Executive

New York State has announced a new program, Homeowner’s Assistance Fund, to begin January 3, 2022. For more information and eligibility please click on the link provided below.  

https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-first-nat...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: October 29, 2016

COVID-19 Press Conference - 10/29/2021

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Press ConferenceOctober 28, 2021

Chemung County Executive Christopher J. Moss, along with Chemung County Health Director Peter Buzzetti, will be holding a press conference tomorrow, 10/29/21, at noon. The press conference will be held in the conference roo...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: October 28, 2016

COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Clinics - November

Chemung County Executive

PRESS RELEASEOctober 28, 2021

The Chemung County Health Department will hold booster only vaccination clinics in November. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccines will be offered based on availability.

Chemung County Health Department Bo...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: October 20, 2016

News Release - COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics - October & November

Chemung County Executive

The Chemung County Health Department will continue to hold on-site vaccination clinics during the months of October and November. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccines will be offered based on availability.

Moderna first doses will no...

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Chemung County News
Posted on: October 16, 2016

News Release - COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic - 10/28/21

Chemung County Executive

NEWS RELEASE10/15/2021

The Chemung County Health Department will hold a vaccination clinic in Horseheads at Able2 on Thursday, October 28. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccines will be offered based on availability. Moderna first dose...

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