The Western New York Land Conservancy has begun efforts to raise money for property adjacent to the College Lodge Forest near Fredonia. Executive Director Jonathan Kaledin said the project is being called the "Floating Fen" and is a 223-acre … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown School Board Awards Construction Bids for $13 Million Capital Project
The Jamestown School Board awarded bids on construction projects for capital projects at a special meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the special meeting was held so that contractors who were awarded bids can start ordering … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Reviews Proposal to Sell City-Owned Land
The Jamestown Planning Commission reviewed two proposals to sell city-owned land at its monthly meeting. The Commission did not have a quorum, so no action was taken. The two parcels include property on Crescent Street that originally was going … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Funding Recommendation Expected at CLPRA Meeting Thursday
The Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency is expected to make a recommendation on a new taxing district and tax fund to address lake issues at its meeting Thursday. Freshwater Future of Michigan, whose mission is to be a "catalyst … [Read more...]
Phase 2 of Westside Sewer Extension Begins This Spring
The South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District will begin the process this Spring for Phase 2 of the Westside Sewer Extension. The anticipated schedule for the Phase 2 project is to complete a project survey and design in Spring 2023 to Spring 2024, … [Read more...]
Southwestern Adding Universal Pre-K Programming This School Year
Southwestern Central School District is adding additional programming to its Universal Pre-Kindergarten programming for this school year. The district said there are limited spaces available for a full-day UPK programming at Zion Covenant Church … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Appointed to House Agriculture Committee
Congressman Nick Langworthy has been appointed to the House Agriculture Committee. Langworthy issued a statement saying he was honored to be selected to serve on the committee. He added, "Western New York and the Southern Tier have a rich … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested for Falsely Reporting Person With Gun Outside CVS
A Jamestown man was arrested for falsely saying someone had a gun outside the Brooklyn Square CVS that led to the store being locked down. Jamestown Police report they responded to CVS on South Main Street yesterday to a report of a person with a … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Disappointed in Lack of Emphasis on Public Safety in State of the State
State Senator George Borrello was disappointed in the lack of emphasis on public safety in Governor Hochul's State of the State address. Borrello said he thought it was good and important that Hochul addressed crime in her speech, "I have my … [Read more...]
Grand Opening Held for Washington Street Tim Horton’s
A new type of Tim Horton's stores held its grand opening celebration Friday in Jamestown. The store on Washington Street is the fifth Tim Horton's in the Jamestown area and sixth owned and operated by TAR Enterprises. Owner Blake Tarana said it … [Read more...]
