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Jamestown Local Development Corporation Approves Over $360,000 for Chadakoin River Bank Stabilization, Debris Removal

March 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved over $360,000 toward Chadakoin River bank stabilization and debris removal. Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders presented a request for $362,925 in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Initiative, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Main Street Bridge, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Salman Rushdie, Twan Leenders, Warner Dam

Turning the River Green Event Set for March 18 in Jamestown

March 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Annual Turning the River Green event is set for Saturday, March 18. The City of Jamestown, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, and Collaborative Children's Solutions are hosting the free event along the Riverwalk in Brooklyn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, City of Jamestown, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Turning the River Green

Sundquist Totes ARP Funds, Investments in Public Safety in State of the City Address

January 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist toted the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds, and investments in public safety and infrastructure in his 2023 State of the City Address. Sundquist, delivering his address online, called the receipt of over $28 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Central Garage, Chadakoin River, Citizen Police Academy, Eddie Sundquist, Essential Air Service, gun violence, Gun Violence Unit, Jamestown Police Department, rail service, school zone speed cameras, State of the City

City Council President Dolce Reflects On A ‘Very Challenging’ 2022

December 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce said 2022 was a "very challenging year" in his year-end remarks. Dolce, speaking at the December 19 Council meeting, said deciding how to allocate the $28 million in American Rescue Plan funds the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Jamestown City Council, Tony Dolce

Chadakoin River Basin Receives $361,000 in ESD Grants

November 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An initiative to increase public access and encourage economic activity around the Chadakoin River has received $361,00 in state funding. The City of Jamestown received the funding from Empire State Development for the Chadakoin River Basin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Initiative, Chadakoin River West Brownfield Opportunity Area, Consolidated Funding Application, East & West Main Street, Empire State Development, New York Main Street Program, Village of Sherman

City ‘Flips the Switch’ on Riverwalk Illumination Project

November 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has officially "flipped the switch" on the Riverwalk Illumination project. The project, funded through Downtown Revitalization Initiative monies, lights up the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Coal Silo, Washington Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, City of Jamestown, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, Main Street Bridge, Riverwalk Illumination Project, Washington Street Bridge

City Council Tables Shared Services Agreement with Jamestown Schools on Sidewalk Plowing

June 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council tabled a resolution on a shared services agreement with Jamestown Public Schools about plowing sidewalks, saying more discussion was needed. Council President Tony Dolce said council members wanted to further discuss the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Annual Action Plan, Brent Sheldon, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Riverfront Management Council, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Tony Dolce, Tree of Heaven, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

City Council to Vote on CDBG-HOME Annual Action Plan, Home Improvement Grant Programs

June 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council's voting session tonight will include the final opportunity for the public to make comments on the city's Annual Action plan. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers regarding the FY 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, Annual Action Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Inc, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Noon Rotary, Jamestown Public Schools, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program, Rotary Club of Jamestown Community Service Fund, Ryan Thompson, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Tree of Heaven, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Jamestown City Council Sends Resolutions on Sidewalk Plowing, Emergency Alert System to Next Step

June 14, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Resolutions regarding sidewalk plowing, eradicating Tree of Heaven along the Chadakoin River, and an emergency alert program are moving forward for a vote by Jamestown City Council. The shared services agreement between the City and Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Public Schools, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Ryan Thompson, Tree of Heaven

Jamestown City Council to Review Proposals to Fund Tree of Heaven Eradication, Emergency Alert System

June 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council's work session goes on the road to Ring Elementary School tonight. Council will hold its meeting in the Ring School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. with committee meetings taking place at 6:30 p.m. for Housing in the Auditorium, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Ring Elementary School, Ryan Thompson, Tree of Heaven, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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