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Brewery Approved For $200,000 Loan By Jamestown Local Development Corporation

October 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A brewery looking to open by the Chadakoin River has been approved a $200,000 loan from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. 137 Water Street Brewing received approval on two conditions. One is that the project receives approval from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 137 Water Street Brewing Company LLC, Chadakoin River, Chase Churchill, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Electroplating, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission, Waterfront Development Overlay District

Jamestown School Board Approves Harrison St. Property Lease With BPU

October 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved a lease agreement with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities for property on Harrison Street. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the BPU plans to lease the property at 240 Harrison Street for a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Legislature, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Taylor Training Center, Tree of Heaven, Twan Leenders

JLDC Approves Two Loans At Monthly Meeting

September 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation approved two loans to local businesses at its monthly meeting. AKS Sign Designs was approved for a $75,000 loan for 10 years at 4% interest. Owner Alex Sullivan said the money will be used to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 137 Water Street Brewing Company LLC, Aili Makuch, AKS Sign Designs, Alex Sullivan, Chadakoin River, Chase Churchhill, Chase Churchill, Colecraft Commercial Furnishings, Enchanted Mountain Spirits, Jamestown Electroplating, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission, TJ’s Plumbing and Heating, Waterfront Development Overlay District

Planning Commission Approves Three Projects In Waterfront Development Overlay District

September 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved three projects that are in the Waterfront Development Overlay District by the Chadakoin River. City Principal Planner Jason Kulaszewski said the projects had received staff level approval as well as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buzz WNY, cannabis dispensaries, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Planning Board, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jason Kulaszewski, Lake Waterfront Revitalization Plan, Powerhaus Fitness Center, TJ’s Plumbing and Heating, Waterfront Development Overlay District

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy – July 17, 2025

July 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

We’ll learn more from Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Director of Conservation Twan Leenders about the work the CWC has been doing to open up the waterway trails in the county as well as the continued work on the Chadakoin River Basin. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Marden Cobb waterway, Twan Leenders

Jamestown Comprehensive Plan Kayak Tour Of Chadakoin River Set For Saturday

June 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The last tour as part of the City of Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan update is taking to the Chadakoin River. Consultants from Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect will lead a tour of the river by kayak. Topics to be discussed include waterfront … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Celebrating Earth Day All Week

April 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is celebrating Earth Day with several events this week. The first will be a clean-up of the Jamestown Riverwalk on Tuesday, April 22. The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Riverwalk near … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Earth Day, Goose Creek Valley Greenway Preserve, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Wine on the Trail Walk

‘Turn The River Green’ Event Is Saturday

March 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the annual “Turn The River Green” celebration on Saturday. Collaborative Children’s Solutions and the City of Jamestown are hosting the free event on the Riverwalk in Brooklyn Square that will start … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, St. Patrick's Day, Turn The River Green

Gateway Lofts Project Pushing Forward

February 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Gateway Lofts Project is continuing to move forward. Member of Phillips Lytle and Southern Tier Environments for Living gave an update on the project to the Jamestown Planning Commission Tuesday. Phillips Lytle Partner Lindsey Haubenreich … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, Lindsey Haubenreich, Phillips Lytle LLP, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Steven Ald

Chadakoin River Business Plan Receives Award

October 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan has received a 'Best Practice' award from the American Planning Association New York Upstate Chapter. The award was presented to the numerous individuals involved with developing the plan during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Planning Association New York Upstate Chapter, C and S Companies, Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, City of Jamestown, Empire State Development, Gebbie Foundation, Harrison Studio, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

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