WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke to James Prendergast Library Executive Director Anne Greene about the library's new fundraiser as well as summer programming. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mark Schlemmer – May 13, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Public Works Senior Civil Engineer Mark Schlemmer about the City of Jamestown's street work projects for this summer. … [Read more...]
“Meet The Candidates” Forum Features Jamestown School Board Candidates
The four candidates running for two open seats on the Jamestown Board of Education were presented to the public Thursday night. The Jamestown High School PTSA moderated the "Meet The Candidates" forum that was livestreamed and open to the public to … [Read more...]
Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Mayville
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services and the Village of Mayville have announced that the boil water advisory for the village has been lifted. The advisory, which had been in effect since May 6th, was lifted after water … [Read more...]
Jamestown DOD Announces Public Meetings on Local Preservation Ordinance
The Jamestown Department of Development has announced two public meetings regarding adopting a local preservation ordinance for historic structures in the city. City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle will give a presentation on the scope and … [Read more...]
LMNOP Gallery Celebrates Artisans’ ‘Vernal Opening’
SHERMAN - LMNOP Gallery will celebrate spring and the reduction of the New York State Covid virus restrictions with a “Vernal Opening” May 15 from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at 108 West Main Street, Sherman, NY. According to a media release from LMNOP, … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Affected by Moratorium on Utility Disconnections
State legislation that extends the moratorium to prevent utility companies from disconnecting utilities to households and small businesses is having a financial impact on the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. BPU Information and Customer Services … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride Fest to take place Saturday, June 12th in Downtown Jamestown
The Jamestown Pride Planning Group has announced the Jamestown Pride Fest will be take place Saturday, June 12th. The LGBTQIA+ community has historically celebrated Pride in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that took place in June … [Read more...]
County Being Sued in Death of Westfield Man at the County Landfill
The family of a Westfield man killed in an accident at the Chautauqua County Landfill is suing the County. The lawsuit filed in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court Monday seeks financial damages following the death of 56-year old Scott Deming … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Held a Public Hearing on Budget, Capital Improvement Plan
Jamestown Public Schools held a public hearing Tuesday night on the proposed 2021-22 School Budget and multi-year Capital Improvement Project. District officials discussed the $89,879,000 spending plan. The budget plan has no tax increase. The … [Read more...]
