SOUTHERN TIER WEST REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
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Local Government

Local Government & Community Assistance Program

CONTACT
Sarah Phearsdorf
Community Assistance Specialist

[email protected]
(716) 945-5301 Ext. 2200

​Jami Makaehu
Community Assistance Specialist

[email protected]
(716) 945-5301 Ext. 2207
MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
$400
Website Hosting
Includes domain and existing site hosting, training, support, and limited design assistance

$100 
E-mail Services

Microsoft 365 Essentials with 10 GB storage

$125 
Laserfiche Repository

Shared access to Laserfiche repository; view only access; 100gb storage limit

$120
GIS Services

Shared access to ArcGIS; view only access

$750
GIS Services

Shared access to ArcGIS online creator user; mobile worker and contributor user type access
CURRENT 2026 CAP MEMBERS
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MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS IN OUR REGION
  • Allegany County Municipalities
  • Cattaraugus County Municipalities
  • Chautauqua County Municipalities
.GOV domain transition assistance
New York State requires local municipalities with a website to use a .gov domain name. Southern Tier West (STW) can assist municipalities that currently host their websites through STW with the transition process. Our staff will help guide communities through the steps needed to obtain and implement a .gov domain, ensuring compliance with state requirements while maintaining a smooth transition for existing websites.
ADA Compliant website assistance
  • ADA Digital Accessibility Compliance: FAQ and Checklist
  • ​Fact Sheet: New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments
  • Pre-Publication Accessability Checklist
Southern Tier West's Local Government and Community Assistance Program (CAP) supports municipalities within Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties, through shared services, technical assistance, and practical guidance that help local governments operate more effectively.

CAP is built on a shared services model, allowing municipalities to work together to access training, expertise, and resources that would be difficult—or costly—to provide independently. Through this collective approach, Southern Tier West is able to leverage federal, state, and regional funding to deliver reliable, professional assistance directly to local officials when it is needed most.
2026 cap membership letter
2026 CAP Members
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[email protected] | 716-945-5301

Center for Regional Excellence
4039 Route 219, Suite 200
Salamanca, NY 14779

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STW Offices are CLOSED on the following Holidays:   

​January 1, 2026: New Year’s Day
January 19, 2026: Martin Luther King Day
February 16, 2026: President’s Day
​April 3, 2026: Good Friday
May 25, 2026: Memorial Day
June 19, 2026: Juneteenth
July 3, 2026: Independence Day
September 7, 2026: Labor Day
October 12, 2026: Columbus Day
November 11, 2026: Veterans Day
November 26, 2026: Thanksgiving
November 27, 2026: Day after Thanksgiving
December 24, 2026: Christmas Eve
December 25, 2026: Christmas Day
  • About Us
    • Who We Are
    • Staff Directory
    • ARC Funding
    • EDA Funding
  • Board & Committees
    • Board of Directors
    • BRCI Committee
    • EDA-ARC Committee
    • Local Gov Committee
  • Services
    • ARC Area Development
    • Clean Energy Communities
    • Climate Smart Communities
    • Economic Development
    • Geographic Information Systems
    • Local Government >
      • Partnership Program
      • CAP Members 2026
    • STEDO
    • WRC
    • Water Source Management
  • Training
    • Local Government Conference >
      • Exhibitor.Sponsor
    • Powers & Duties
    • Fall Planning & Zoning
    • Archived Training
  • Resources
    • Minutes & Agendas
    • Newsletters >
      • February 2026
      • December 2025
      • September 2025
    • CEDS >
      • CEDS online >
        • CEDS About
        • CEDS Engagement
        • CEDS Background
        • CEDS Action Plan >
          • Natural Environment
          • Built Environment
          • Business & Industry
          • Human Capital
        • CEDS Evaluation
        • CEDS Conclusion
        • CEDS Data Visuals
      • Action Plan Natural Environment
      • Action Plan Built Environment
      • Action Plan Business & Industry
      • Action Plan Business Focus Destinations and Tourism
      • Action Plan Human Capital
      • Action Plan Human Capital: Employee Health
      • Action Plan Aging
      • Action Plan Agriculture
      • Action Plan Arts, History, Culture
      • Action Plan Health, Medical Care, EMS
      • Action Plan Downtown Revitalization
    • Annual Reports
  • Contact