The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has denied an area variance request for a proposed affordable housing project on Spring Street. The request failed by a vote of 2 to 3, with four votes needed for the request to be approved. The joint … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Learns About Proposed Affordable Housing Project on Spring Street
A proposed affordable housing project on Spring Street was presented to the Jamestown Planning Commission Tuesday. Long Associates Architect Matt Long did the presentation on the joint project between CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments for … [Read more...]
State Denies Funding for Jackson Spring Proposal for Second Year in a Row
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the proposed Jackson Spring housing development for the north side of Jamestown did not receive money in the latest round of funding released by New York State Homes and Community … [Read more...]
Spring Street Residents Voice Concerns Over Recent Arsons
JAMESTOWN - Several members of the public were on hand for Monday Night's Jamestown City Council meeting, with several speaking during the public comment portion of the meeting to share their concerns about the recent arsons in the city, along with … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi January 2017 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the recently approved contract for the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office deputies … [Read more...]
Despite Two Recent Partial Collapses, Buildings in Downtown Jamestown are in Stable Condition
JAMESTOWN - The vast majority of the buildings in downtown Jamestown and across the city are in stable condition. That’s the message from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who tells WRFA that despite two recent partial collapses in downtown Jamestown the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Residents Speak For and Against Proposed Housing Development on North Side of City
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Several people were on hand for Monday's Jamestown City Council voting session to voice their support or concerns regarding the proposed Jackson Spring housing development on the city's north … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Meets Monday Night
The Jamestown City Council will hold its final voting session of 2016 Monday night at city hall. VIEW MEETING AGENDA The agenda includes a pair of resolutions that focus on replacing more than 150 light fixtures in the Cherry St. and Main St. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Patrick Morris, Executive Director of CODE, Inc.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Patrick Morris, executive director of CODE, Inc. about the agency's effort to build a new housing development on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Addresses Recent Shootings, 2017 City Budget During Thursday Interview on WRFA
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says the recent unsolved shootings that have taken place in the city remain number one on the city’s list of issues that need to be addressed. LISTEN TO FULL INTERVIEW During an interview with WRFA that will air … [Read more...]
