Jamestown City Council once again tabled a resolution to hire eight new firefighters at its voting session. Council member at large Jeff Russell made the motion, citing extenuating circumstances, following a lengthy discussion before a packed … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Council Approves First Salary Raises in Decades for Council, Mayor
Jamestown City Council has approved the first salary increases in several decades for City Council members and the mayor. The increases were based off recommendations made by the Jamestown Salary Review Commission in December 2022. The local … [Read more...]
NYS Approves Final Siting Permit for South Ripley Solar Project
A solar project has received its final siting permit to locate in the town of Ripley. The New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting issued a final siting permit for ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC’s South Ripley Solar to develop, design, … [Read more...]
Civil Service Exam for Correction Officers Now Available Online in Chautauqua County
The civil service exam for Correction Officers is now available online in 40 counties, including Chautauqua County. The New York State Department of Civil Service said the online exam offering is to help improve recruitment for critical public … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Hiring Firefighters, Second Ambulance
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on whether to hire eight new firefighters. The positions would be partially funded through a three-year $1.8 million SAFER grant. Council learned at its last work session that the estimated costs of the … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Settlement to End Litigation Between City and Company Hired to Renovate Tracy Plaza
Jamestown City Council will vote on a settlement to end litigation between the City and the company hired to renovate Tracy Plaza. The City of Jamestown hired Patterson-Stevens in 2017 to renovate Tracy Plaza, which sits above and also serves as … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Proposed Salary Increases for City Council, Mayor
Jamestown City Council will vote on a proposed salary increase for City Council members and the mayor. The Jamestown Salary Review Commission presented their recommendations for increases in December 2022. The City Charter change calls to raise … [Read more...]
BBQ Fundraiser for Juneteenth Scholarship Fund Set for April 29
A barbecue fundraiser is set for Saturday, April 29 to support the Juneteenth Scholarship Fund. The event will take place noon to 7:00 p.m. at the Morton Club located at 118 Pratt Avenue in Jamestown. It will feature a basket raffle as well as … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation of Indians Receives $500,000 in Federal Funding
The Seneca Nation of Indians has been awarded $500,000 from the federal government to help with pandemic recovery efforts. The grant comes from the United States Department of Treasury through the Community Development Financial Institutions … [Read more...]
Over Half Million Dollars in ARP Grants Awarded to 8 Jamestown Businesses
Over a half million dollars in American Rescue Plan funded grants have been approved for eight Jamestown businesses. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarded $500,000 in Machinery and Equipment Upgrades funds as well as $50,000 in New … [Read more...]
