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City, CODE To Apply For Grant To Rehabilitate Vacant Housing

October 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown and CODE Inc. want to apply for a grant to rehabilitate vacant housing units. Jamestown City Council will review a request for the Department of Development and Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc. to apply … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Citizen's Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc., City of Jamestown, CODE Inc., Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Homes and Community Renewal

Jamestown Police’s Nearly 50 Year Old Shooting Range To Be Replaced

October 1, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

After about 50 years of use, the Jamestown Police Department will be getting a new range. Jamestown City Council approved using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to contract with Action Target of Provo, Utah to build the new facility that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Action Target, American Rescue Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Tim Jackson

City Council To Vote on Using ARPA Money To Build New Police Range

September 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to building a new range for the Police Department. Council member at large Jeff Russell said at the last work session that the current range hasn't been updated in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, JTNY Power House Skatepark, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Rand Precision Machining, Tim Jackson

More Than $2 Million in American Rescue Funds Remain for the City of Jamestown

September 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

More than $2 million in American Rescue Plan funds remain for the City of Jamestown. Comptroller Ericka Thomas said there is $2,082,603 after "give backs." The City had received just over $28 million in funds. One of those "give backs" is $1 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Brent Sheldon, City of Jamestown, Ericka Thomas, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Russell, Russ Bonfiglio, Tim Jackson

City Council To Review Request for New Police Firing Range, Skate Park Cameras

September 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a request by the Jamestown Police Department to build a new firing range. JPD Chief Tim Jackson has requested using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to build the new range to replace the current one which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, JTNY Power House Skatepark, Tim Jackson

City Council Approves Food Truck Ordinance

August 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A food truck ordinance has been passed by Jamestown City Council. The city had been operating under a pilot ordinance put into place in 2020. Council approved an amendment to the ordinance proposed by Council Member at Large Jeff Russell that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Andy Goodell, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Health Department, City Council Public Safety Committee, food truck ordinance, Jackson-Taylor Park, James Mason, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Splash Pad, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Kim Mason, Mark Roetzer

CLA Receives New Equipment for Chautauqua Lake Maintenance

August 27, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Lake Association has received new equipment for maintenance of Chautauqua Lake. The CLA recently took delivery of a cutting edge weed harvester and forklift. The Chautauqua County Legislature funded the weed harvester using … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bed tax, Bed Tax Grants, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Doug Conroe, Occupancy Tax

City Council To Vote on Food Truck Ordinance, Splash Fund Allocation

August 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will not be voting on a resolution tonight to ask the State Comptroller to investigate the receipt of retiree benefits by a former City Court Judge, in addition to seeking restitution of those benefits. Mayor Kim Ecklund … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Andy Goodell, City Council Public Safety Committee, Eddie Sundquist, food truck ordinance, Fred Larson, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown City Court, Jamestown Splash Pad, Kim Ecklund, Mobile Food Vendor ordinance, New York State Comptroller’s Office

More Roof, Sewer, Water Line Repair Grants Available For Jamestown Homeowners

August 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Another round of roof, sewer lateral and water line repair grant funds is now available for Jamestown homeowners. The Jamestown Department of Development announced applications are being accepted now through August 30 for funding up to $25,000 for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Jamestown Assessor's Office, Jamestown Department of Development, Roof Sewer Lateral Replacement Program, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program

JPS Capital Projects Wrapping Up For Start of School

August 14, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

  The Jamestown School Board received an update on three buildings undergoing capital projects this summer. JPS Director of Buildings & Grounds & Transportation Carl Pillittieri said the work at the Tech Academy, Fletcher … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allyson Smith, American Rescue Plan, Carl Pillittieri, Fletcher Elementary School, Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Jamestown Tech Academy

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