Chautauqua County farmers experienced over 30% loss of grapes and strawberry crops this year following May's deep freeze. New York State Farm Service Agency is now officially requesting a federal Agricultural Disaster Designation from the U.S. … [Read more...]
JLDC Board Hears Downtown Programming Fund Requests
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard three requests for Downtown Programming funds totaling $48,320. The Italian American Charity Golf Association is requesting $30,000 to bring in electric violin quartet, Femmes of Rock, to the Reg … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Wants Your Thoughts on Downtown Jamestown
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is asking for your thoughts on downtown Jamestown. JRC Executive Director Frank Besse said JRC is partnering with Main Street America, which is a non-profit that works with communities across the country to … [Read more...]
BPU Appoints Paul Snyder as New Deputy GM of Water Resources
Paul Snyder has been appointed the Deputy General Manager of Water Resources at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. Snyder replaces longtime BPU Deputy General Manager Mike Saar, who has retired. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Dinner Set for August 22
The Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Dinner will be held August 22 in the town of Ellington. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. at the Grandview of Ellington on 1116 West Hill Road. The Chautauqua Farmer-Neighbor Committee is hosting the event which … [Read more...]
BPU Water Inspection Could Cause Discolored Water For Celoron, Lakewood On Friday
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers in Celoron, Lakewood, and westward may have discolored water Friday. The BPU is conducting the quarterly water inspection at 101 Jackson Avenue Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. The test could cause … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County To Start Looking At Feasibility Of Boat User Fee For Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua County will begin looking into the feasibility and legality of instituting a boat user fee for Chautauqua Lake. About two dozen people attended a public meeting about the next steps that will be taken in regards to the user fee that … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Hears About Proposed Cannabis Manufacturing Project
The Jamestown Planning Commission heard initial details about a proposed cannabis manufacturer in Jamestown. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 … [Read more...]
Efforts To Demolish Condemned Houses In Jamestown Moving Forward
The effort to demolish condemned houses in the City of Jamestown is moving forward. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said of the currently 243 condemned properties there are 76 on the demolition list with eight ready to go in terms of lead … [Read more...]
Public Defender Ned Barone Receives Statewide Honor
Chautauqua County Chief Public Defender Ned Barone has been recognized with a statewide honor. Barone has received the Wilfred R. O'Connor Award which honors the sustained commitment to client-centered representation of the poor and maintains the … [Read more...]
