Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said in his annual State of the County address that the county's comeback has been far greater than its setback. Wendel said the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic in 2021 continued to be a challenge for the county, … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Releases Annual State of the City
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist wants to "think big for the future of Jamestown" in his annual State of the City Address. Sundquist said he wants to shape a new vision for Jamestown as "a modern city with strong roots." His goals include a … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to Vote on Fee Increases, CARTS Grant, ARP Spending
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote Wednesday night on increasing landfill and transfer station user fees, a $1.5 million grant for CARTS, as well as several amendments for American Rescue Plan funded projects. The Legislature also will … [Read more...]
Active Military, Veterans Ride CARTS for Free on Veterans Day
Veterans and active military personnel can ride CARTS for free on Veterans Day. The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System announced that this will apply to city fixed routes next Thursday, November 11th. Veterans will just need to show a valid … [Read more...]
Mental health, Transportation Top Concerns at Final Session on Jamestown’s Plan for ARP Funding
Mental health funding, transportation, and housing topped concerns at the final public input session on Jamestown's plan to spend $28 million in American Rescue Plan Recovery Funds. Fifty people attended the last session at Emmanuel Baptist … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Raising CARTS Driver Wages, Transferring Properties to Land Bank
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a resolution to raise CARTS drivers wages. Legislator Chuck Nazzaro thanked CARTS drivers for the work they do. He said many places are offering $15 dollars an hour for employees including fast food … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on Increasing CARTS Wages, Rehabilitating Airport Hangar
The Chautauqua County Legislature will consider increasing CARTS bus driver wages, rehabilitating a hangar at the Jamestown Airport, and more at its monthly voting session tonight. Legislators will vote on a resolution to raise CARTS drivers wages … [Read more...]
Co. Legislature to Vote on Pay Increase for CARTS Drivers, Saturday Service To Resume
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote Wednesday on a proposal to raise wages for CARTS bus drivers. County Public Facilities Director Brad Bentley said CARTS is having difficulty attracting new bus drivers and believes the starting wage of … [Read more...]
CARTS Announces Proposed Acquistion of Existing Downtown Jamestown Hub Location
MEDIA RELEASE SENT FROM COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) is announcing that it plans to acquire the existing downtown Jamestown Hub location at 215 East Third Street to benefit and promote … [Read more...]
CARTS Hub will be at 215 East Third Street Effective Oct. 22
[MEDIA RELEASE FROM COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE] JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) is pleased to announce that effective Monday, October 22, 2018 the new location for its City of Jamestown bus hub will be at 215 East … [Read more...]
