The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services and the Village of Mayville have announced that the boil water advisory for the village has been lifted. The advisory, which had been in effect since May 6th, was lifted after water … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown DOD Announces Public Meetings on Local Preservation Ordinance
The Jamestown Department of Development has announced two public meetings regarding adopting a local preservation ordinance for historic structures in the city. City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle will give a presentation on the scope and … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Affected by Moratorium on Utility Disconnections
State legislation that extends the moratorium to prevent utility companies from disconnecting utilities to households and small businesses is having a financial impact on the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. BPU Information and Customer Services … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride Fest to take place Saturday, June 12th in Downtown Jamestown
The Jamestown Pride Planning Group has announced the Jamestown Pride Fest will be take place Saturday, June 12th. The LGBTQIA+ community has historically celebrated Pride in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that took place in June … [Read more...]
County Being Sued in Death of Westfield Man at the County Landfill
The family of a Westfield man killed in an accident at the Chautauqua County Landfill is suing the County. The lawsuit filed in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court Monday seeks financial damages following the death of 56-year old Scott Deming … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Held a Public Hearing on Budget, Capital Improvement Plan
Jamestown Public Schools held a public hearing Tuesday night on the proposed 2021-22 School Budget and multi-year Capital Improvement Project. District officials discussed the $89,879,000 spending plan. The budget plan has no tax increase. The … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Announces 2021 Streets Program List
The City of Jamestown has announced its annual Streets Program with work slated to begin later this month. Department of Public Works Senior Civil Engineer Mark Schlemmer said it's one of the most ambitious lists in years, "It's the funding. We got … [Read more...]
Village of Mayville Issued Boil Water Advisory
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services has issued a boil water advisory for all Village of Mayville water customers beginning 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 11th. This advisory is needed because of work being completed on the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested After Standoff on Southside
A Jamestown man on the wanted list was arrested after a stand-off on the City's southside last night. Jamestown Police say 34-year old Silk Spencer barricaded himself in the basement of a house at 15 West Cowden Place when officers came to do a … [Read more...]
JCC Declines to Replace Cathy Young as Commencement Speaker Following Backlash
Jamestown Community College has no plans to replace former State Senator Cathy Young as the Commencement speaker following backlash over her legislative actions in regards to the Queer community. JCC Political Professor Dr. Greg Rabb issued a … [Read more...]
