The Fenton History Center is back to the drawing board for looking for a new Executive Director. Center Staff confirmed that Renee Freifeld, who began in the new position on January 10, 2022, has left the organization. No explanation was given for … [Read more...]
Third Street Oak Tree Art Show Raises $2,341 for Urban Forestry Fund
The Third Street Oak Trees Art Show has raised $2,341 dollars for the Urban Forestry Fund. Nearly a dozen artists who participated in the art show donated proceeds from their sold artwork that was inspired by the Cathedral Oaks that once lined … [Read more...]
Humane Society Holding Pet Pantry Food Drive-Thru at Prendergast Library
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is partnering with the Prendergast Library to hold a drive-thru pet pantry food give-away from 2pm to 5pm today. Cat and dog food will be available. For those attending, please enter the Prendergast Library … [Read more...]
Pam Lydic Coalition Build Award Presented to CRCF, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Ways of Northern and Southern Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce has presented the 2021 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center Director Noah Goodling Stepping Down
Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling is stepping down this week. City Council member and Fenton History Center Board Member Marie Carrubba told City Council on Monday that Goodling has taken another job within Chautauqua County, … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Labor Contract for Public Works, Parks Employees
Jamestown City Council has approved the labor contract for Public Works and Parks employees. The contract for AFSCME Local 418 covers January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 2.5% wage increase in the first three years with a … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Union Contract, Grant for Cameras in Dow Park
Jamestown City Council will vote on the contract for Parks Laborers tonight. The contract for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees , or AFSCME, Council 66, Local 418, is for a period covering January 1, 2022 through … [Read more...]
YWCA of Jamestown Receives Grant to Start Social Justice & Race Equity Program
The YWCA of Jamestown has announced $100,000 grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to implement a Social Justice and Race Equity Program. This funding enables the organization to build upon events and programs, such as "Stand … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] 2021 Meet the Jamestown City Council At Large Candidates
A forum featuring the At Large Candidates and Ward 3 and Ward 6 candidates for Jamestown City Council in the 2021 General Election, recorded live at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Media Arts Studio, with funding provided by the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...]
West Third Street Oak Trees Themed Art Exhibition and Sale to Benefit Urban Forestry Fund
The Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation are sponsoring an online exhibition and sale for artwork related to Jamestown’s West Third Street Oak trees. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Jamestown’s Urban Forestry … [Read more...]
