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...]
City of Jamestown Street Construction Work List Released
The City of Jamestown has announced its annual Streets Program for the 2023 construction season. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city has received an increase in aid for street repair, "So, there are several pots of money that go into … [Read more...]
Jamestown One of 16 Cities Selected for ‘Good Jobs, Great Cities’ Academy
The City of Jamestown is one of 16 cities nationwide to be selected to participate in the "Good Jobs, Great Cities" Academy. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the program is through the U.S. Department of Labor and National League of Cities, … [Read more...]
Downtown Clean-Up Event Set for Saturday, May 20
The City of Jamestown will be holding a "Hands On Neighborhood" event to clean up downtown this Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon. People interested in helping should meet on Tracy Plaza next to the Municipal … [Read more...]
City Proposes $6.4 Million Bond for City Building Upgrades, Repairs
The City of Jamestown is proposing to bond for $6.4 million in order to do a variety of building improvements and repairs. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented the initial bond proposal to City Council Monday, saying the projects were limited to just … [Read more...]
