FALCONER - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the ongoing negotiations involving a new water contract between the city of Jamestown and the town of Ellicott could soon be over. For the past 18 months the two sides have been working to … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Revised Loan Terms for Jamestown Brewing Company
The Jamestown City Council voted Monday night to restructure a loan for the Jamestown Brewing Company that was originally approved in the spring of 2017. The loan comes from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation and is for $180,000. It was … [Read more...]
City Receives Funding to Complete Demolition of Downtown Buildings
JAMESTOWN - Two downtown eyesores and safety hazards will soon be addressed by the city thanks to a recently acquired state grand. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council approved accepting a $100,000 grant through the State and Municipal … [Read more...]
City Council Continues Budget Review Before Voting Session Monday Night at City Hall
JAMESTOWN - It will be a busy night at city hall for the Jamestown City Council Monday as members continue to review the 2019 budget while also attending their monthly voting session. BUDGET HEARINGS CONTINUE Budget hearings for the city … [Read more...]
Vivian Taylor, Former Long-Time Jamestown City Councilman and Community Leader, Dies at 94
A long-time member of the Jamestown Community who spent his life serving the public has passed away. Former Jamestown City Councilman Vivian Taylor passed away Wednesday morning at UPMC Chautauqua. He was 94 years old. Taylor was born in the … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Will Likely Hear Closing Arguments in Annexation Case Early Next Year
JAMESTOWN - The wait continues on the outcome of a legal case that could have huge financial implications for the city of Jamestown, along with the Town of Ellicott, Village of Falconer, and Falconer School District. It's been over a year since … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Delaying Start of Repayment of $180,000 JLDC Loan for Jamestown Brewing Company
JAMESTOWN - A series of construction and renovation setbacks have led to a delay in the opening of the Jamestown Brewing Company in downtown Jamestown and, as a result, the owners of the business are requesting a delay in paying back the money … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Calls on Gateway Lofts Project to Address Environmental Concerns Before Moving Forward
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown Planning Commission Tuesday unanimously issued a positive declaration for the proposed Gateway Lofts as part of its State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) assessment. The positive declaration means the … [Read more...]
City to Remove 176 Trees Due to Invasive Emerald Ash Borer
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will be losing over 170 trees during the next couple months. City arborist Dan Stone told the Jamestown City Council Monday night that the city will have take down 176 of its ash trees located along city … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] 2019 Proposed City Budget Contains Slight Tax Reduction, Additional State Aid of $1 Million
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has proposed a 2019 city budget that will see a slight decrease in the property tax rate. On Tuesday afternoon Teresi rolled out his $36 million proposed spending plan, which contains a $0.13 per $1,000 property tax … [Read more...]
