County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the County’s focus for how to utilize over $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Wendel said he has been working with a team of various county leaders to discuss possible projects that could benefit … [Read more...]
Dozen People Attend First Public Input Session on $28 Million American Rescue Plan Funding
Around a dozen people attended the first public input session on the City of Jamestown's proposed master plan for how to spend $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan funding. Only several people spoke at the presentation, including resident … [Read more...]
JCC Approves $32.7 Million Budget for 2021-22 Academic Year
Jamestown Community College's Board of Trustees have approved a $32.7 million dollar operating budget for the 2021-22 school year. The college’s new fiscal year will begin on September 1st. The college announced in January that it would not … [Read more...]
City Announces Public Input Sessions on Draft Master Plan for American Rescue Plan Funding
The City of Jamestown will begin public input sessions on the City’s American Rescue Plan Recovery Funds Master Plan this week. The City is partnering with the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to facilitate the sessions. The city is … [Read more...]
Local Economic Development, Housing, Mental Health Could Benefit from American Rescue Plan Funding
Economic development, housing, and local infrastructure are all areas that will benefit from the $28 million dollars the City of Jamestown will receive in American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented details of the initial … [Read more...]
City Unveils Master Plan for $28 Million American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds
Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented to City Council the initial master plan for how the City hopes to spend $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds. Sundquist said Jamestown has already received around $14 million, or about half … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Syringe Drop Box proposal, GIVE program, and Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan
The Jamestown City Council will be reviewing a resolution to obtain syringe drop boxes as well as a resolution to participate in a state funded anti-gun violence program at its work session tonight. Council will hear details of an agreement with … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Forming Task Force on Bringing Municipal Fiber Network to Jamestown
Mayor Eddie Sundquist is forming a Broadband Task Force to evaluate the potential for a municipal fiber network in Jamestown. Sundquist says there is no city in New York State that's been able to roll out a municipal fiber network to homes and … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Passes $89 million Budget, No Tax Increase
The Jamestown School Board unanimously approved an $89,879,000 spending plan for the 2021-2022 school year. The plan includes no tax increase. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry said New York State Aid will account for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: April 8, 2021
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about federal COVID funding, borrowing for the city's parking garages, public safety and police contracts, and much more. … [Read more...]
