EVL Trailfest Brings Mountain Bikers to Holiday Valley
Ellicottville's EVL Trailfest took place at the Holiday Valley/HoliMont bike park off Route 242 West, drawing mountain biking enthusiasts to the resort's trail network. The event is part of a busy summer and fall events calendar for the village, which follows with Women's Weekend and a food-and-flavor event in early August. Ellicottville's trail and resort-based events have become a steady draw for outdoor recreation visitors year-round, complementing the village's ski-season identity with warm-weather mountain biking tourism.
Ellicottville Town Board Approves Moratorium on Battery Storage and Data Centers
The Ellicottville Town Board approved a 12-month moratorium on new battery energy storage systems and data center facilities during its July 15, 2026 meeting, following a public hearing. Town Supervisor Matthew McAndrew said the pause is meant to give officials time to research the technologies and develop zoning and safety regulations before any projects move forward. Resident Nadine Saviano spoke during the hearing about potential environmental impacts of such facilities. The moratorium halts new applications while the town studies land-use, safety and environmental questions tied to the emerging industries.
Ellicottville Rotary Expands Mental Health Partnership With TICCAT
The Rotary Club of Ellicottville is deepening its partnership with the Trauma Informed Coalition of Cattaraugus County (TICCAT) to expand mental health and trauma-support programming through 2026. Club leaders say the effort grew out of tragic events in the community that highlighted the need for stronger local crisis and addiction-support resources. Building on a 2025 slate that included wellness workshops for the Department of Aging and the launch of the Firekeepers peer-wellness program at Ellicottville Central School, the partnership plans further community mental-health education events and continued support for students and staff. TICCAT itself is a coalition of faith groups, local government, schools, nonprofits, law enforcement, the Seneca Nation and health providers, fiscally managed by Connecting Communities in Action.
