Closing of section of the Lackawanna Trail from November 27 to December 22, 2023

NEWS RELEASE

November 17, 2023

Closing of section of the Lackawanna Trail from November 27 to December 22, 2023

Due to the continuing construction of the Chemung County Sewer District Consolidation Program, a section of the Lackawanna Trail between the East ...

Expanding beyond National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week with the Chemung County Health Department

NEWS RELEASE

November 17, 2023

Expanding beyond National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week with the Chemung County Health Department

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (NLPPW) occurs annually from October 22nd to October 28^th, 2023. Each ...

Cancellation of Budget Workshops

CHEMUNG COUNTY LEGISLATURE

JOHN H. HAZLETT BUILDING 

203 LAKE STREET – 5TH FLOOR

POST OFFICE BOX 588

ELMIRA, NEW YORK 14902-0588

607-737-2066

607-737-2851 (FAX)

ckalweit@chemungcountyny.gov

November 16, 2023

To:      &...

2024 Proposed County Budget

NEWS RELEASE

 November 6, 2023

 The Chemung County Executive has released the 2024 proposed operating budget and capital plan, which calls for a 2.8% property tax increase.  

 To view the proposed budget, members of the pu...

Free Rabies Clinic Offered by the Chemung County Health Department

NEWS RELEASE

November 8, 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 vaccinat...

Free JYNNEOS Clinic offered by the Chemung County Health Department

NEWS RELEASE

 November 8, 2023

 Free JYNNEOS Clinic offered by the Chemung County Health Department

 Pre- Registration is required. The link for pre-registration can be found on the Chemung County website at www.chemungcou...

Special Meeting of the Multi-Services Committee

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

November 7, 2023

To:  Legislators, County Officials and...

Special Meeting of the Highway Committee

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

October 31, 2023

To: Legislators, County Officials, and News Media

From: Cin...

Chemung County Youth Bureau Seeks Funding Requests for 2023-2024 Youth Team Sports Funding

The Chemung County Youth Bureau is now accepting applications for funding programs that provide Youth Team Sports (YTS) in Chemung County. YTS is a new funding stream created in the New York State Fiscal Year 2024 budget that appropriated additional funds...

Special Meeting of the Full Legislature

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

October 12, 2023

To:        ...

Free Rabies Clinics Offered by the Chemung County Health Department

NEWS RELEASE

October 2, 2023

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

  The following free rabies vaccination clinics are being offered to New York State residents:

Erin Town Hall

1138 Breesport Rd., Erin, NY 148...

Chemung County Fairgrounds Winter Storage

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...

Harris Hill Bow Hunting Lottery 2023

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, ...

Special meeting of the Budget Committee and Full Legislature

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...

Ribbon Cutting - Horseheads Connector Road Project

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

W...

HARRIS HILL POOL/PARK STATION WATERFRONT

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...

COUNTY REQUESTS PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

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...

Notice of Public Hearing

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...

Sewer Districts: Public Hearing and Administrative Board Meetings

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...

Expanding the Chemung County COVID-19 Dashboard

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...

Park Station Opening

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....

WEAAD Press Conference June 15th-OFA

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...

Chemung County Senior Games Golf Event Postponed

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...

Chemung County Senior Games BOCCE Event on June 7th Postponed

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...

Air Quality Advisory

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...

2023 Park Station Opening

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 27^th (including Memorial Day). The Control Booth will be open daily from 10...

2023 Harris Hill Pool Swimming Lessons

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 26^th to participate.  Tho...

Single Rate Salary Review Advisory Committee Meeting

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

607-737-2851 (FAX)

ckalweit@chemungcountyny.gov

May 31, 2023

To:   &nb...

Free Rabies Clinic Offered by the Chemung County Health Department

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 ...

DPW 2023 Work Program

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...

Sewer Districts Administrative Board Meetings

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...

Chemung County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

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...

Older Americans Month Celebration

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...

Meeting of the Term Limit Advisory Committee

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,...

Cornell Cooperative Extension - Solar Workshop

Chemung County Executive's Roadside Clean Up

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...

Special meeting of the Buildings and Grounds Committee

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...

Chemung County Job Fair

          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...

Chemung County Senior Games

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...

Chemung County Gold Medal Athlete Week

NEWS RELEASE

 March 16, 2023

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

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

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...

Single Rate Salary Review Advisory Committee Meeting - RESCHEDULED

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

607-737-2851 (FAX)

ckalweit@chemungcountyny.gov

March 7, 2023

To:   &...

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...

Special Meeting of the Personnel Committee

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

January 24, 2023

To:       &nbs...

Office of Aging Public Hearing

News Release1/24/2023

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

This P...

Administrative Appointments - 2nd Term

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...

Vaccine Clinic - Biltmore

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...

Weather Advisory for Friday, December 23, 2022

Human Relations Commission Annual Breakfast & Awards

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...

Household Hazardous Waste Collection

NOTICE OF CHEMUNG COUNTY ELMIRA SEWER DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING

COVID-19 Public Meetings Social Distancing Plan - Updated

From: David Manchester, Chairman, Chemung County Legislature

To: County Legislators

      County Executive

      County Sheriff

CC: NYS OCA...

Re-opening of In-Person Legislative Meetings to the Public

Bentley Creek Watershed - Public Meeting Announcement

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics - February

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/...

Free Rapid COVID-19 Testing Clinic

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 - ...

Park Station is Now Open for Ice Fishing and Ice Skating

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

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...

County Distributes COVID Test Kits

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...

Winter Snow and Ice Advisory to Chemung County Residents

Meeting Notice - Reschedule of Full meetings

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

To:       &...

Chemung County KN-95 Mask Distribution

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

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

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic - 12-21-21

Chemung County Health Dept. COVID-19 Considerations

Meeting Notice - Legislative Government Operations Advisory Committee

To:       &am...

Chemung County Legislature - Public Meetings

From:                David Manchester, Chairman, Chemung County Legislature

To: &n...

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

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...

New Program, Homeowner's Assistance Fund

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...

COVID-19 Press Conference - 10/29/2021

COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Clinics - November

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

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...

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

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...