Request for proposals are being accepted for the Jamestown Community Microgrid Project. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities issued a RFP for Professional Engineering Services for the project. The selected proposal will provide engineering … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Voters Approve Jamestown, Southwestern School Budgets
Voters approved the Jamestown Public Schools budget and all propositions on the ballot. The $115.8 million 2025-26 school budget passed 322 to 55, a proposition to create a $10 million Capital Reserve Fund passed 329 to 45, and a proposition to … [Read more...]
County Hospitals Could Lose $13.4 Million, More Than 35k Could Lose Health Insurance Under GOP Tax Bill
Chautauqua County hospitals could lose $13.4 million and 35,672 Chautauqua County residents could lose health insurance coverage under the proposed tax bill moving through Congress. The House is planning to vote, possibly today, on the legislation … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Issues Formal Apology To Seneca Nation
Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians Tuesday to issue a formal apology for New York State’s role in the operation of the Thomas Indian School. Hochul met with President J. Conrad Seneca and other … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ Budget, School Board Seats Up For Vote Today
District voters will head to the polls today to vote on the Jamestown Public Schools budget and vote for two members of the Jamestown School Board. On the ballot for approval will be an $115,876,898 budget for the 2025-26 school year that includes … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ Annual District Art Show Today
Artwork by students from across Jamestown Public Schools will be on public display during the Annual District Art Show today. The show will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson Middle School. The public is encouraged to enter through the … [Read more...]
CCIDA Receives $500,000 For Brownfield Sites
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has been awarded $500,000 to clean up Brownfield Sites. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding will go toward assessing and planning the cleanup … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Issues Voluntary Ice Cream Recall
Wells Enterprises has issued a voluntary recall of nearly 18,000 containers of ice cream and frozen yogurt over concerns they could contain pieces of plastic. The Iowa-based ice cream manufacturer’s brands include Blue Bunny and Halo Top ice cream … [Read more...]
BPU Warns Of Phone Scam
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is warning customers of a phone scam. The public utility said they have received reports of customers receiving a phone call from someone who identifies themselves as someone from Con Edison Electric. The … [Read more...]
Soldier Circle Flag Placement Ceremony Set For May 22
The Jamestown Veterans Memorial Commission will host the annual flag placement ceremony at Soldier Circle in Lake View Cemetery this Thursday. The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony at 4:00 p.m. on May 22. Each year, this solemn … [Read more...]
