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[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project Presentation – May 21, 2026

May 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard a presentation at their May 19, 2026 meeting from Acting Department of Public Works Director Mark Roetzer about a project that aims to clean up the channels leading into the Chadakoin River. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Planning Commission, Mark Roetzer

Hands On Neighborhoods Takes Place Saturday In Jamestown

May 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Hands On Neighborhoods event will take place Saturday. The event, organized by the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, in cooperation with the City of Jamestown, will take place between 8:00 a.m. and noon. New this year will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, City of Jamestown, Hands On Neighborhoods, McCrea Point Park

Turn The River Green Celebration Set For Saturday

March 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Turn the River Green celebration will take place this Saturday. Festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the Jamestown Riverwalk near the Riverwalk Center on South Main Street. Music and family-friendly activities will be featured. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Turn The River Green

Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For UCAN Women And Children’s Shelter

February 19, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the UCAN Women and Children’s Shelter to be installed in the former Jamestown Business College mansion. The presenter representing Architect Chris Cooke said nothing had changed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: C and S Companies, Chadakoin Basin Phase 1 Activation project, Chadakoin River, Chris Cooke, Jamestown Business College, Jamestown Planning Commission, Mike Gridley, Panzarella Park, UCAN Women’s Shelter

Rep. Langworthy Announces $1.25 Million Secured For Jamestown Stormwater Channel Project

January 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced that he has secured $1.25 million in federal funding for the City of Jamestown’s Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project. The project is considered a critical investment aimed at reducing flooding risks and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project, City of Jamestown, Nick Langworthy

Planning Commission Approves Site Plans For 137 Water Street Brewing

December 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plans for 137 Water Street Brewing. EcoStrategies Engineering Civil Engineer Andy Johnson presented on the site plan to the commission. Owner Chase Churchill said they had met with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 137 Water Street Brewing Company LLC, Andy Johnson, Chadakoin River, Chase Churchill, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission, Twan Leenders

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

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