Jamestown City Council has approved a $40.15 million 2024 budget that includes no tax increase. Council unanimously approved 15 amendments that included eliminating the purchase of an unmarked police vehicle for $41,870, reducing a sidewalk repair … [Read more...]
JCC Makes Pitch To Jamestown City Council On Diethrick Stadium Project
Jamestown Community College made their pitch to Jamestown City Council for the city to transfer Diethrick Stadium to them to be turned into a multi-sport venue. College President Dr. Daniel DeMarte, JCC Foundation Executive Director Maria … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County To Receive Over $800,000 To Upgrade Emergency Communications Systems
Chautauqua County Government will receive over $800,000 to upgrade emergency communications systems and public safety answering points. The funding was made available by two grants under the Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant program, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Receiving FEMA Grant For Planning, Operational Readiness For Disaster
Chautauqua County is receiving $49,939 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support planning and operational readiness for disaster. The Emergency Management Performance Grant is provided on an annual basis and is administered by the … [Read more...]
County Government Looking At House to Address Increased Emergency Housing Needs
Chautauqua County government is looking at how to address the increased need for emergency housing in the county. County Director of Mental Hygiene and Social Services Carmelo Hernandez said there's a lack of "brick and mortar" shelters in the … [Read more...]
County Government Retracts Story On Potential Residential Property Scam
Chautauqua County Government is retracting a news release about a potential residential property scam they sent out in June. A statement sent by Media Information Officer Justin Gould stated that the press release was regarding Admiral Realty LCC … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Grant To Purchase Pole Cameras
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to accept a Justice Assistance Grant. The city receives funding annually through the (JAG) program with this year’s grant totaling $20,694.00. The money will go toward the purchase of pole cameras. A … [Read more...]
County Planning Board Approves Motion of Support For JCC Diethrick Stadium Plan
The Chautauqua County Planning Board has approved a motion of support for Jamestown Community College's Diethrick Stadium Multi-Sport Athletic Complex plan. The Board, which is advisory in nature, heard a presentation about the $30.3 million … [Read more...]
New Chautauqua County Budget Director Appointed
A Lakewood native has been appointed Chautauqua County’s new Budget Director. Jennifer Swan, who is the current Fiscal Supervisor for Chautauqua County’s Office of the Sheriff, will assume the post starting on Thursday, July 27. She replaces … [Read more...]
County Government’s Budget Director is Retiring
Chautauqua County Government's Budget Director is retiring. Kathleen Dennison will retire from her position effective June 2, 2023. She first began her career with the County on July 7, 2011 as a Principal Account Clerk with the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
