JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools has established a community fund that officials say will help aid the district in paying for school programming. The Jamestown Schools PROMISE Fund stands for Providing Resources to Our Mission in Support of … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Prendergast Library October Meeting
JAMESTOWN, NY - During the Oct. 22 episode of Community Matters, WRFA provided a detailed recap of the October 2015 board of trustees meeting for the Prendergast Library in Jamestown, NY. The meeting focused on several cuts to the 2016 budget in … [Read more...]
Audit and Control Committee Split on Using Fund Balance to Further Reduce 2016 Tax Rate
MAYVILLE - The effort to finalize the 2016 Chautauqua County Budget is continuing in Mayville. On Thursday the county’s audit and control committee met to discuss and finalize a spending plan that can be voted on next week by the full legislature. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Thomas from AAAlliance Discusses All Decks on Hand, King of the Ramp
Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Bill Thomas from Active Artists Alliance talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about the 2015 All Decks on Hand art show and auction on Friday Oct. 23, along with the King of the Bowl VII, taking place Saturday, … [Read more...]
Rails to Trails Fall Fest is Saturday Oct. 24
PORTLAND, NY - Chautauqua Rails to Trails will be holding a Fall Fest on Saturday, from 4 to 7 at Off the Grid Campground, 6577 Woleben Road, Portland. The event is open to the public in an effort to: Support the ongoing maintenance of the … [Read more...]
Second Annual Pride Conference in Jamestown Set for Saturday Oct. 24
JAMESTOWN - The second annual Pride Conference will take place Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena. Organizers with Jamestown Pride Society say the event is focused around educating the community and raising awareness … [Read more...]
Art Patrons Offer Financial Support to Help Save Library’s Art Collection
JAMESTOWN, NY - Art Patrons Cathy and Jesse Marion want to help save the Prendergast Library's Art Collection. Jesse Marion attended Thursday's board meeting of the James Prendergast Library. During public comment, Marion explained to the board … [Read more...]
IDA Approves PILOT Agreement with Wind Farm Developer, Lease Agreement for Rae Foods Equipment
JAMESTOWN - The effort to develop the largest wind farm in Chautauqua County is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Wednesday the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency approved a $316,800 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement … [Read more...]
Library Budget Takes Center Stage During October Board Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The issue of whether or not to sell artwork from the Prendergast Library’s Art Collection will again take center stage today when the library board holds its monthly meeting. The board of trustees is considering auctioning off several … [Read more...]
American Library Association President Says Transformation is Key for Survival of Libraries in 21st Century
JAMESTOWN - If a library wants to flourish in the 21st century, it needs to transform the way it interacts with its community. That was the message Tuesday night from Sari Feldman, president of the American Library Association, who was the … [Read more...]
