Housing Court in the City of Jamestown is scheduled to resume hearing cases on Friday, January 21. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk told the City Council Housing Committee that Judge George Panebianco will be hearing 15 cases a week, which … [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...]
Officials Unveil Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan to Bring More Visitors, Activity To Waterway
Local officials unveiled the Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan to bring more visitors to the Jamestown Riverwalk and Chadakoin River Tuesday night. The plan was funded by Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves CSEA Contract, Illumination Contract, Medicare Advantage Plan
Jamestown City Council approved a contract with the Civil Service Employees Association, or CSEA, that includes a 2.5% wage increase for each year of the 4 year contract. The agreement runs from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. Mayor … [Read more...]
Clean-Up of Former Jamestown Royal Site to Move Forward
Clean-up of the former Jamestown Royal site is moving forward. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the authorization by Jamestown City Council to use Municipal Landfill Credits will help significantly, "We were looking at potentially a … [Read more...]
JURA Declines to Subordinate Lien in UCAN City Mission’s Effort To Buy Building for a Women’s Shelter
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency declined to act on a request by UCAN City Mission to subordinate an outstanding lien so the Mission could purchase the Field and Wright Building on North Main Street for a Women's Shelter. The United Christian … [Read more...]
NAPA Auto Parts Planning Expansion, Should Alleviate Truck Issues for 11th Street Residents
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan to expand the NAPA Auto Parts on Washington Street. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the plans should alleviate the issues the 11th Street residents had expressed to City Council … [Read more...]
Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Takes Place Saturday, New Dates Announced
The Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Program has announced an updated community clean-up schedule. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the next event is tomorrow from 8am to noon in the neighborhoods between North Main Street to Lakeview … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Repealing Housing Court Fee
Jamestown City Council reviewed a proposal to repeal a Housing Court fee for those facing code enforcement on properties. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said by repealing the fee, Housing Court Judge will be able to assess fees and penalties … [Read more...]
