JAMESTOWN - For the first time in several elections, there’s a full slate of six candidates vying for the three Jamestown City Council at-large seats on Election Day 2017. In addition, two of the council’s six ward seats are also featuring contested … [Read more...]
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Election 2017: Celoron Mayor, Carroll Town Supervisor Highlight Other South County Races
Two local municipalities - one village and one town - are featuring contested races for the top administrator on Election Day. In the village of Celoron, incumbent Mayor Scott Schrecongost (R) is being challenged by newcomer Jacob Feldt, who is … [Read more...]
Teresi Clarifies Involvement with Distributing Campaign Literature Aimed at Two GOP City Council Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi is clarifying his involvement in the distribution of a campaign mailer (shown at the end of this report) that took place last weekend focusing on two candidates for Jamestown City Council at-large and questing their … [Read more...]
Campaign Flyer Critical of City Council Candidates, Questions Their Loyalty to Jamestown
UPDATE [Nov. 7, 2017] - Teresi Clarifies Involvement with Distributing Campaign Literature Aimed at Two GOP City Council Candidates JAMESTOWN - The final weekend before the 2017 Local Election saw some increased excitement on social media as … [Read more...]
Zoning Board Tables Cell Phone Variance Request for Second Time
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has once again tabled a variance request involving a cell tower being erected in a residential neighborhood on the west side of the city. The Jamestown Post-Journal says the zoning board on … [Read more...]
Celoron Officials Move Forward with Water Service for Butler Ave. Neighborhood
CELORON - Residents in the Butler Avenue area of Celoron could have access to clean municipal water by Thanksgiving. Celoron Mayor Scott Schrecengost presented a two-phase plan during a special Village Board meeting on Wednesday, which he said … [Read more...]
Brocton Man Charged with Arson Following Investigation into Oct. 7 Incident
BROCTON - A Brocton man has been charged with Arson following an investigation by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Deputies say the water pump house at New Horizons Trailer Park on Route 5 in Brocton suffered severe damage from a … [Read more...]
CRCF Launches #GiveThanks Campaign
JAMESTOWN - With the holiday season right around the corner, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation invites you to #GiveThanks to the countless charitable organizations working hard to make a difference in our community throughout the whole … [Read more...]
Council President Rabb says Officials Up to the Challenge When it Comes to City Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is continuing its review of the 2018 city budget. On Oct. 12 Mayor Sam Teresi presented a $35.7 million spending plan that included a 0.88 percent property tax increase and also a deficit of $947,000. Since … [Read more...]
Monopine Cell Tower Again Goes before Zoning Board on Wednesday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - The issue of whether or not a cell tower should be put up in a residential area of Jamestown will go before the city zoning board Wednesday afternoon. In September the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals tabled the use and area variances … [Read more...]
