JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Department of Public Works, in conjunction with the Jamestown Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department, has announced the closure of the McCrea Point Park Pavilion and Playground so officials can begin park … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Several Road Construction Projects Taking Place Downtown
JAMESTOWN - Several downtown streets will continue to see work this week. The County will close down the Main St. Bridget in Brooklyn Square to just one-lane both Monday and Tuesday. The closure is needed to facilitate soil borings. Motorists … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, June 2015 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, June 4 2015. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi sits down with WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample and discusses the possibility of the Jamestown Police Department using body cameras for all members of the JPD. Plus he … [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...]
Jamestown Police Arrest City Man on Burglary Charges
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have arrested a city man on suspected burglary charges. Police say early Tuesday they responded to Hazzard Street to respond to a potential burglary of a nearby home. Officers who responded say they spotted Eric Barbee … [Read more...]
Mayor’s Weekly Walking Tour Scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in South Side Neighborhood
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi will hold the next in his series of Neighborhood Walking Tours tonight at 6:30 p.m. This tour will cover Fairdale Avenue, Gertrude Avenue, and the portion of Martin Road between Fairdale and Springdale Avenues. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Opens for 2015 Season
JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market, presented by WCA Hospital, is getting ready for a summer filled with fresh grown produce, baked goods, gourmet coffee, lunch, and special activities – and it all starts today! The farmers … [Read more...]
Lynn Development Group Schedules Open House for Recently Renovated Downtown Location
JAMESTOWN - The Lynn Development Group is hosting an Open House of the former Jamestown Post Office Building. The main entrance is located at 301 East Second Street. Jamestown. The Open House will be held for the general public on Friday, June 5, … [Read more...]
City Announces 2015 Summer Concert Series
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown’s Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department would like to announce the 2015 Summer Band Concert schedule at the Goranson Band Shell in Allen Park. The first concert of the season will be held on Wednesday, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Dan Stone, Jamestown Arborist, Discusses Fallen Oak Tree on W. Third St.
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Arborist Dan Stone about an oak tree that fell over on May 27, 2015 on the west side of town at the corner of at the corner of W. Third and Lakin. (Image by Joel Keefer) … [Read more...]
