The City of Jamestown is proposing to contract with a company to provide illumination of the North Main Street viaduct. The resolution would contract with Stark Tech Group for $45,712 in American Rescue Plan funds. City Council had approved … [Read more...]
City Looking at Modular Homes As Way to Improve Housing Stock
The City of Jamestown is looking at modular homes as a way to possibly bring in new housing stock to the city. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said there's plenty of housing in the city but not "great quality housing stock," "There's a lot … [Read more...]
City Reminds Residents Theft, Vandalization of Political Signs a Crime
The City of Jamestown is reminding residents that the theft and vandalization of political campaign signs will not be tolerated. The City put out a release stating it's a crime to steal political signs, and the theft and vandalization of political … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Homeowner Mini Grant Program Accepting Applications Starting August 24
Applications for the City of Jamestown's Homeowner Mini Grant program will start being accepted August 24. The program was funded with $500,000 in American Rescue Plan monies in June 2022. Eligible applicants may receive up to $2,500.00 for … [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...]
Six Nations Flag Raised On Tracy Plaza for First Time
The Six Nations flag was raised on Tracy Plaza for the first time in downtown Jamestown Saturday afternoon. Jamestown Community College Artist in Residence Kaycee Colburn organized the event with the City of Jamestown that began with a land … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cut on New Welcome Sign to Jamestown
Jamestown Rotary and local officials joined to cut the ribbon on the new Jamestown sign at the entrance to the city. Jamestown Rotary Club President John Healy said the project has been 25 years in the making with discussions between the City of … [Read more...]
Public Facilities Committee Hears Request to Accept Grant to Do Work on County Airports
The Chautauqua County Airports in Jamestown and Dunkirk have been awarded a total of $306,000 from the FAA for upgrades. County Airport General Manager Shannon Barnhart asked the Legislature's Public Facilities Committee to accept the grant, "At … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown’s Audit Process Is Being Delayed
The City of Jamestown's annual audit is being delayed. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said former Comptroller Joe Bellitto has been helping get the revenue information completed for the audit, "We're now finalizing and finishing up the … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown May Be In Violation of City Charter Due to Number of Grants Not Being Accepted or Authorized By City Council
The City of Jamestown may be in violation of its City Charter due to nearly $2 million worth of grants in the previous year not being accepted or authorized for use by City Council. Based on a grant report provided to City Council at its December … [Read more...]
