A return to a "big cat" has been proposed as Jamestown High School's new mascot. Jamestown High School Mascot Committee member and Athletic Director Ben Drake gave that proposal to the Jamestown School Board Tuesday night. The Mascot Committee … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Sundquist Issues Seven Vetoes to Restore Funding to 2022 Budget
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has issued seven vetoes in the amount of $71,445 dollars in regards to the 2022 Budget passed by City Council last week. Six of the vetoes are to restore budget cuts or eliminations made by Council. Sundquist's … [Read more...]
JPD Officers Appeal to Council For More ARP Funds
Jamestown Police Department officers appealed to City Council again to designate more American Rescue Plan funds toward public safety. Kendall Club President Sam Piazza said the wish list created by Police Chief Tim Jackson was the bare minimum … [Read more...]
$539 Homeowner Assistance Fund to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure in NYS
A new $539 million Homeowner Assistance Fund in New York State is aimed at helping homeowners avoid foreclosure. The program is the first in the nation to receive the U.S. Department of the Treasury's approval. It will help eligible homeowners … [Read more...]
Assistance for Overdue Water, Wastewater Bills Now Available Through NYS
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers with overdue water and wastewater bills can get help through a new state program. The COVID Pandemic resulted in overdue utility bills for hundreds of customers. Several assistance … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Bachelor Degree Program to Be Offered at JCC Jamestown Campus
Jamestown Community College students may soon be able to complete their bachelor's degree through SUNY Fredonia on the JCC Jamestown campus. JCC President Dr. Daniel DeMarte and SUNY Fredonia President Dr. Stephen Kolison made the announcement at … [Read more...]
Pam Lydic Coalition Build Award Presented to CRCF, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Ways of Northern and Southern Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce has presented the 2021 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern … [Read more...]
BPU Customers to see Small Wastewater Rate Increase
BPU customers will see a small increase in wastewater rates for 2022. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors passed a 3% rate increase for wastewater at its meeting November 27 with no increase in water rates. BPU General … [Read more...]
City Council to Discuss American Rescue Plan Capital Projects
Jamestown City Council will continue discussions on which capital projects should receive American Rescue Plan funding tonight. There are $3.7 million in ARP Lost Recovery funds to be allocated. Public comments over the last month have included … [Read more...]
Reward Offered For Information On Shooting Death of Jamestown Man
Crimestoppers is offering an award up to $2,500 for information on the shooting death of a Jamestown man in October. Angel Pacheco was shot and killed in his front yard on 60 Water Street on October 19th after an argument with another person. … [Read more...]
