Jamestown City Council heard a presentation on the proposed homeless shelter for women to be located in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing Josiah Lamp said the facility, which will be able to shelter 18 women, would … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Health Partners Awarded Nearly $1 Million in CARES Act, CDBG Funds
The City of Jamestown and health partners have been awarded nearly a million dollars in health and community renewal grants from CARES Act and Community Development Block Grant programs. New York Homes and Community Renewal awarded the funds to … [Read more...]
County Legislature To Vote to Create Two Management Positions, Wendel to Deliver State of the County Address
The Chautauqua County Legislature will consider creating two new management positions at its monthly voting session. Two local laws to amend the Management Salary Plan would create a Deputy Director of Community Mental Hygiene Services and a … [Read more...]
JURA Passes 2022 Budget, Receives 2021 Project Update
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency passed its 2022 budget as well as other annual contracts at its annual meeting Wednesday. Wage increases were the main driver of increased costs in the $1,139,600 budget passed by the board. JURA has a number … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Set for 3 Projects Requesting Over $900k in CDBG-COVID Funds
A public hearing has been set for three Jamestown projects that have applied for almost a million dollars in Community Development Block Grant funds due to COVID. New York Homes and Community Renewal is awarding $60 million dollars in Coronavirus … [Read more...]
City Holding Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day
The Jamestown Mayor’s Office, Development and Parks Departments are holding a Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day this Saturday. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said Community Development Block Grant anti-blight monies are … [Read more...]
Celoron Considering Applying for CDBG Funds for Resident Home Repairs
The Village of Celoron is looking for homeowners who might be interested in assistance with home repairs. The village is considering applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the New York State Office of Community Renewal to … [Read more...]
City Council Approves 2021 Action Plan for CDBG-HOME Activities
Jamestown City Council has approved the 2021 Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and HOME activities. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the annual action plan submitted is very similar to the 5-year consolidated plan and … [Read more...]
New ‘Hands On Jamestown’ Initiative to Receive $75,000 in CDBG Funds
A resolution will dedicate $75-thousand dollars of Community Development Block Grant funds for a new Hands On Jamestown initiative. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said instead of a one-day event as in past years, the new effort … [Read more...]
Public Hearing, Work Session, Voting Session Makes for Busy Monday for Jamestown City Council
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding its monthly voting session Monday via remote webstream due to the coronavirus. But prior to the start of that meeting, a couple of other sessions are also scheduled to take place. JAN. 25 … [Read more...]
