JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist announced today that Jamestown City Hall would be reopening on Wednesday, July 1. All City offices will be open to the public and will accept permits, applications, payments, etc. The public is still encouraged to … [Read more...]
Sundquist Calls on City Government to be More Inclusive, Calls for Removal of Policies that Favor White Residents
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist says he is focused on bringing more diversity to city hall and is calling on the community to make that a reality. On Sunday during a Community Justice rally in Dow Park, Sundquist spent about 10 minutes … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua to Receive Over $10 Million in Federal ‘Safety Net’ Funding
WASHINGTON - UPMC Chautauqua is getting $10.37 million in federal funding in an effort to address patient healthcare, regardless of insurance, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Late last week the state's two Senators in Washington - Charles Schumer … [Read more...]
Borrello Voices Frustration Over Review Process for Mailers, Calling it Censorship and Hypocritical
ALBANY - Sen. George Borrello's office was recently requested to alter a mailing that he wanted to mail out to his constituents because it failed to follow State Senate mailing guidelines. According to Borrello's office, the Hanover Republican … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: June 25, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: June 25, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD County Executive PJ Wendel gives us an update on the COVID-19 situation, including reaction to the governor's announcement … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: June 25, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: June 25, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce to get his thoughts on the recent … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Resident Doug Champ Discusses City Government
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Resident Doug Champ Discusses City Government AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown resident and frequent city council meeting attendee Doug Champ, who shares … [Read more...]
No Immediate Plans to Change Prendergast Board Bylaws Following Tax District Approval
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library Board of Trustees will wait until at least the fall before it determines whether or not it will change its bylaws to determine how future trustees are selected and whether or not to establish a residency … [Read more...]
Herbicide Treatment of Areas of Chautauqua Lake Postponed Until Monday, June 29
LAKEWOOD - Area of Chautauqua Lake scheduled to be treated with herbicide on Wednesday, June 24 will now have to wait until Monday at the earliest for the treatment. The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance announced Wednesday morning … [Read more...]
HUD Approves City Plan to Allocate Emergency COVID-19 Funding, Applications Now Being Accepted
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has been giving the green light to proceed with two emergency COVID-19 funding programs that are being paid for through a $705,000 grant from the federal government. City Development Director Crystal Surdyk says … [Read more...]
