JAMESTOWN - The arbitration hearing between the city of Jamestown and its police union is expected to wrap up Monday at city hall. The hearing, which began on Thursday and continued on Friday, focuses on working out a new contract between the … [Read more...]
New Date Set for City-Police Union Arbitration Hearing
JAMESTOWN - The arbitration hearing between the city of Jamestown and the Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association police union has been rescheduled for April 12-13. That's according to Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who delivered the news to the … [Read more...]
City – Police Union Arbitration Hearing Postponed
JAMESTOWN - The scheduled arbitration hearing between the city of Jamestown and the union representing Jamestown Police officers and scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 12 has been postponed indefinitely. The announcement was made via email Sunday … [Read more...]
Arbitration Hearing Between City, Police Union Scheduled for Mid February
JAMESTOWN - Officers with the Jamestown Police Department have been working under the terms of an expired contract since the start of 2016, but that may soon come to an end. Following months of negotiations between the city and the Kendall Club … [Read more...]
Teresi: Arbitration Hearing Between City and Police Union Scheduled for Mid February 2018
"We are anxiously awaiting the case to move forward to be educated, apparently, on the true nature of the city's financial position." - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says the arbitration hearing between the city and its … [Read more...]
Teresi Warns of Another Difficult Budget Process for 2018
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi will present his executive budget for 2018 one week from Tuesday. On Monday night during the Jamestown City Council work session, Teresi updated the council on the effort of drafting the budget, saying it … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Union Endorses Borrello for County Executive
JAMESTOWN - The Republican candidate in this year’s Chautauqua County Executive race has received the support of the union representing Jamestown Police Department officers. On Tuesday the George Borello Campaign announced that the Kendall Club … [Read more...]
Regional Solutions the Focus in 2017, but Public Safety Consolidation Between Jamestown and County Remains Elusive
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will be focusing a lot on regional solutions and shared services during his final year on the job. On Wednesday night Horrigan delivered his 2017 State of the County message to the legislature, … [Read more...]
Teresi Offers Update on Effort to Develop Police Consolidation Plan
JAMESTOWN - The effort to create a viable plan for the consolidation of the Jamestown Police Department and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office is close to completion. That’s according to Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who told WRFA this week that … [Read more...]
City Announces Details for 2013 Halloween Fun Fest
JAMESTOWN - The 29th Annual Citywide Halloween Fun-Fest will be held on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the former Allen Park Ice Rink. The event has been planned to offer a safe, fun and no-cost alternative to trick-or-treating door … [Read more...]