A feasibility study to look into consolidations and shared services in the Dunkirk-Fredonia area has begun. The Town of Pomfret, which is leading the way on the study, recently held a kickoff meeting with the Rochester-based Center for Governmental Research (CGR). Two representatives of the town's government were guests on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Friday. Councilman and Deputy Supervisor Adam Rak describes what CGR will be doing next...
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Supervisor Dan Pacos says one of the first areas that will be examined is the possibility of consolidating highway departments. He says that was what spawned a bigger discussion about what other areas could be examined...
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That larger discussion includes a potential municipal merger including the Town of Dunkirk, City of Dunkirk, and Village of Fredonia. The study is being supported with grant money provided through Chautauqua County's Government Reduction Initiative.
Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview featuring Dan Pacos and Adam Rak.
