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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

Appliance Fire Damages Office in Jamestown Police Department

March 22, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

An appliance fire damaged an office in Jamestown City Hall on Friday, March 17. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist informed City Council that an office in the Jamestown Police Department was heavily damaged, "And so we're in the process of cleaning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: accidental fire, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Government, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Tony Dolce

New Batteries Are On the Way for Downtown Parking Meters in Jamestown

March 22, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

New batteries are on the way for downtown parking meters in Jamestown. Some of the meters, installed at the end of 2021, stopped automatically charging solar batteries as Fall and Winter months came with less sunlight. City officials said that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Parking, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, parking meters, POM Parking Meters, Seth Ward

Jamestown City Council Raises Questions Over Long Term Funding for Grant Funded Firefighters

March 22, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members raised questions over long term funding for new firefighters from a federal grant. The City of Jamestown was awarded $1.8 million in funding through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, FEMA, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Matt Coon, SAFER grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Sales of City-Owned Parcels

March 22, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has finally approved the sale of two city-owned parcels. The Commission, lacking a quorum at its meetings in January and February, was unable to take action until this month. The two parcels include property on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Central Garage, Falcon Conveyor, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Planning Commission, Kim and Shane Collins, Scott Clark

‘Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience’ at The Reg March 23

March 22, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will present "Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience" this Thursday, March 23. The show takes place at 7:00 p.m. and features songs from the Beatles chosen through submitted audience requests and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience

Businesses Seeking ARP Funds Present Project Plans to City Council

March 21, 2023 By WRFA 1 Comment

Businesses seeking approval of American Rescue Plan funding gave further details on their proposed projects to Jamestown City Council members. The three businesses, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache Salon, and Summit Wealth Management; had applied … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Doug Schutte, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jeff James, Jeff Russell, Kristie Schwab, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache, Summit Wealth Management

City of Jamestown to Hold Neighborhood Walks to Get Input On Annual Action Plan

March 21, 2023 By WRFA 1 Comment

The City's Annual Action Plan Neighborhood Walks are set to start Tuesday, March 28. The Jamestown Department of Development will use the walks to gather community input for the Action Plan, which is the plan for how the city will use Community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Annual Action Plan Neighborhood Walks, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Chautauqua Institution Appoints Interim Chair for Education

March 21, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has announced the interim appointment of Jordan Steves to the role of Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education. This appointment follows the the resignation of Matt Ewalt, Vice President and Emily and Richard Smucker … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Emily and Richard Smucker Chair for Education, Jordan Steves, Matt Ewalt

2023 I Bird NY Challenge Underway

March 21, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The 2023 I BIRD NY Challenge is now underway. The challenge, run by the State Department of Environmental Conservation, is open to all ages and abilities. The I BIRD NY program was launched in 2017 to build on the State's efforts to increase … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: I BIRD NY Challenge, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Hiring 13 Firefighters, Increasing Elected Officials Salaries, and Funding Chadakoin River Work on Jamestown City Council Agenda

March 20, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review resolutions to hire 13 firefighters at its work session tonight. Five of the positions will fill current and anticipated vacancies in the Jamestown Fire Department. Funding is included in the 2023 City Budget for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Ben Haskins, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, City Code, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Human Rights Commission, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Salary Review Commission, Jamestown Splash Pad, National League of Cities, SAFER grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program

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