The City of Jamestown is looking at options for construction of both phases of the future Jamestown Skatepark, even though construction estimates have come in substantially higher than budgeted. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes Home Rule Legislation for School Speed Zone Cameras, Elected Judge
Jamestown City Council met in Council Chambers for its voting session for the first time in 14 months Monday. Council President Tony Dolce said he woke up excited and it felt normal again, "I've got a reason to put a tie and shirt on and actually get … [Read more...]
JLDC Adds Two New Loan Programs
The City of Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved two new loan programs for businesses. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk said some of the old loan programs were not being utilized as much or needed to be … [Read more...]
Discussions on the Creation of a Chautauqua Lake District Moving Forward
The investigation into the creation of a potential Chautauqua Lake District is moving forward. The Chautauqua Lake Partnership and Rehabilitation Agency gave the County Planning Department the okay at its May meeting to look into the scope of work … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on School Speed Zone Cameras, City Court Judge Home Rule Legislation
Jamestown City Council will be voting on Home Rule Legislation to change how City Court Judges are selected. Currently, one City Court Judge is an elected position while the other is appointed by the Mayor. The legislation being considered tonight … [Read more...]
Borrello Introduces Legislation to Opt NYS out of Weekly Federal Stimulus
State Senator George Borrello has announced legislation for New York State to opt out of the $300 weekly Federal Stimulus for those who are unemployed. Borrello said he's introduced several bills over the last year to help businesses recover from … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Location
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy celebrated a ribbon cutting at its new location in the village of Lakewood Friday. The organization recently celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2020. CWC Board President Becky Nystrom said the new location is more … [Read more...]
Additional Hepatitis A Clinics Planned Related to Fredonia Restaurant Case
Two additional Hepatitis A vaccination clinics are planned this week to provide options for people who may have been exposed to this virus after eating at The Mustard Seed Restaurant in Fredonia. The Chautauqua County Health Department will … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Steve Kilburn & Ian Eastman – May 20, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to County Mental Hygiene's Steve Kilburn and Evergreen Health's Ian Eastman about how drug overdose deaths are up significantly for 2021. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Linnea Carlson – May 20, 2021
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Linnea Carlson - May 20, 2021 WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked about public markets, mobile markets, community gardens, and more with Public Market Director Linnea Carlson. … [Read more...]
