A loss in property values combined with increases in health insurance and retirement costs has led to a 7.5% tax rate increase in Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund's proposed 2026 city budget. The $45.57 million spending plan increases appropriations by … [Read more...]
Brooklyn Square Company Suing For Lower Tax Assessment
A Brooklyn Square company is suing the City of Jamestown to lower its assessment. Savarina Corporation filed the suit in State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County on Friday, July 18. The current total assessed value of 21-41 South Main Street is … [Read more...]
Big Lots To Close Remaining Locations
Big Lots is preparing to close all of its remaining locations after filing for bankruptcy three months ago. The discount retailer announced in a press release Thursday that it will begin "going out of business" sales at its 963 remaining stores … [Read more...]
