The City of Jamestown has unveiled suicide prevention signs on the three main bridges in the city. Mayor Kim Ecklund, speaking at the western entrance to the Third Street Bridge Thursday, said suicide rates in Chautauqua County are often higher … [Read more...]
Addition of Cannabis to City’s Smoking Ordinance On City Council Voting Agenda Tonight
An update to add cannabis to the City of Jamestown's smoking ordinance will be voted on tonight by City Council. The update will prohibit the use of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and cannabis or herbal cigarettes on property … [Read more...]
Baker Street, Hazeltine Avenue Intersection To Close June 27 For Reconstruction
The intersection of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue in the City of Jamestown will be closed, starting June 27, for roadwork. Jamestown Interim Public Works Director Mark Roetzer said the intersection will be redefined, "If you think of coming … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy In Support of $5.29 Million Request For Chadakoin River Work
Congressman Nick Langworthy visited Jamestown Wednesday in support of a federal request to protect the Chadakoin River. The City of Jamestown has applied for $5.29 million for the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Announces 2024 Street Improvement Projects
The City of Jamestown has announced their street improvement projects for 2024. The projects will include a variety of critical maintenance and enhancement activities throughout the city. The planned improvements include brick and curb repair; … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Grievance Day Rescheduled For June 20
The City of Jamestown has announced the rescheduling of Grievance Day 2024. Originally slated for June 3, the event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. The new date for Grievance Day 2024 is now set for June 20. Grievance Day is an … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Facing Nearly $3 Million Shortfall in 2024 Budget
The City of Jamestown could be facing a $2.9 million shortfall in the 2024 budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund gave an update on the budget to City Council members at their work session Monday night, including that the administration is working on expenses … [Read more...]
BPU Annexation Litigation Ends, Settlement Approved
City of Jamestown officials have mixed emotions that the seven years of litigation around the attempted annexation of the Dow Street Substation property has come to an end. City Council approved a settlement Monday night that discontinues the … [Read more...]
‘Hands On Jamestown’ Community Clean-Up May 18
The "Hands On Jamestown" community clean-up of Jamestown will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon this Saturday. The Chautauqua County Land Bank, City of Jamestown, and the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation are co-sponsoring the event Those who … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives Pro Housing Community Designation
The City of Jamestown has been designated a Pro Housing Community, which gives them priority for state funding for housing initiatives. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said there … [Read more...]
