The City of Jamestown may be moving forward with a marketing and branding initiative that's nearly four years in the making. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk shared with the Jamestown Local Development Corporation Board that the … [Read more...]
Eight Projects Receive Water Quality Improvement Monies From NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced more than $166 million is being awarded to 187 projects to improve water quality across the state, including projects in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District will receive … [Read more...]
City Has About $1.4 Million Left in American Rescue Plan Funds
The City of Jamestown has about $1.4 million left in American Rescue Plan funds. Comptroller Ericka Thomas shared with City Council members a new spreadsheet on how ARP monies have been spent and noted that there are several corrections she is … [Read more...]
Shared Grant Writer Brings Over $33.9 Million In Two Years to City of Jamestown, JCC
The City of Jamestown and Jamestown Community College's shared grant writer has brought big dividends to both organizations. Grant writer Paula Pichon is now in her third year in the position under the contract. In 2022, the city and college … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – City of Jamestown 2024 Inauguration – January 1, 2024
The City of Jamestown held its inauguration and 2024 City Council reorganizational meeting on Monday, January 1, 2024. … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Taxpayers Will See County Tax Increase Due to Equalization Rate Drop
City of Jamestown property tax payers will see county taxes increase this year. County Executive PJ Wendel said the $0.89 tax reduction passed in the county's 2024 budget only applies to municipalities that are at 100% evaluation, "Is that my … [Read more...]
Over $2.6 Million In Housing Money Coming to Chautauqua County
Over $2.6 million in housing money is coming to Chautauqua County. The funding is part of more than $46 million in grant awards to support affordable homeownership across the state. The grants will help low- and moderate-income families make … [Read more...]
County Legislators Concerned Over Conditions of Jamestown Municipal Building
Concerns over the condition of the Jamestown Municipal Building are being raised by County Legislators. Legislator Dan Pavlock said he couldn’t support a one-year lease renewal with the City of Jamestown for office space for the Department of … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Working On Filling Vacant Buildings Downtown
The City of Jamestown is working on filling vacant buildings downtown. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said the city has requested that the state reallocate of $1 million in … [Read more...]
Women’s Homeless Shelter Project Moving Forward
A project to open a shelter for women in Jamestown is moving forward. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing and Community Development Josiah Lamp said there is a high need for a shelter that serves women in the county as the only current … [Read more...]
