The Chautauqua County Commissioners reported that the Veterans Memorial Project has broke ground on the courthouse lawn.

The Chautauqua County Board of Commissioners met Monday morning at 8:30. Among other business the commissioners reported that the insurance carried by the county for their employees gave the board the option to cover transgender medical surgeries and care. The board voted 3-0 not to cover the optional services. The Board also reported that the Veterans Memorial Project has broken ground on the lawn of the courthouse. Project President Richard Hambleton said they are just needing a bit more manpower to complete the first phase of the Project and they will need a bit more help to complete the Memorial entirely.

The second phase includes the bronze statue and other ornamentation.