Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund will present her 2027 Executive Budget today. Ecklund said increasing prices for many items including fuel and road salt have put pressure on the budget process. She told City Council members Monday night that not … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Public Schools Receive Clean Audit For 2025-26 Fiscal Year
The Jamestown Public Schools District has received a clean audit for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The audit, conducted by Buffamante Whipple and Buttafaro; said the overall net position from operations of the District increased in the amount of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System Completes Trail Project In North Harmony
The Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System, Inc. has completed its “Protect the Wetlands” Trail Project in North Harmony State Forest. Developed in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the project … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride Holding National Coming Out Day Event Oct. 10
Jamestown Pride is celebrating National Coming Out Day with an event this Saturday. The “Out Loud” event will take place at the Robert H. Jackson Center from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, October 10. It will feature a mix of community members … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Names Megan Eckwahl To Succeed Becky Robbins As Communications Coordinator
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has named Megan Arnone Eckwahl to succeed Becky Robbins as their Communications Coordinator. Robbins is retiring after 20 years at the BPU. Eckwahl had been employed as Manager of Marketing & … [Read more...]
Marvin House Holding Fashion Show
The historic Elizabeth Warner Marvin Community House is holding a fashion show this month. In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the Marvin Community House along with GG My Love of Chautauqua Institution will host an evening of all-season … [Read more...]
Local Law To Abolish Strategic Planning Commission Moves Forward
A local law to abolish the Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission is moving forward. Public Safety Chair Jeremy Engquist said that at this point he still is unsure how he’d vote on the floor. Two citizens spoke on the law during open … [Read more...]
Albany Times-Union: NYS Minimum Wage To Be Frozen In 2027 Due To Job Losses
New York State’s minimum wage will be frozen in 2027 due to the loss of private-sector jobs. The Albany Times-Union reports that this would be the first time the state’s minimum wage is not increasing since 2024, when the state began tying it to … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU’s Communications Coordinator To Retire After 20 Years Of Service
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ Communications Coordinator will retire in November after 20 years of service. Becky Robbins came to the BPU after four years at the Robert H. Jackson Center, where she worked as the director of development … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Has Halloween Fun Planned For October
The James Prendergast Library has Halloween fun planned for the month of October. The annual Haunted Library Fundraiser will take place Saturday, October 24 with shows at 11:00 am, 2:30 pm, and 5:00 pm. This year’s them is a Storybook Tea Party. … [Read more...]
