The City has installed a camera in Dow Park following vandalism and theft issues surrounding the Underground Railroad Tableau. Parks Manager Dan Stone said a quote for a new camera came in at $6,195, "We're working with the Community Foundation to … [Read more...]
Councilmember Russell Looking At Ways of Increasing Penalties for Illegal Fireworks
Jamestown City Council member-at-large Jeff Russell is looking at ways to increase fines for those who set off illegal fireworks in the city. Russell said he had met with Police Chief Tim Jackson and discussed items such as doubling the fines as well … [Read more...]
The City of Jamestown Celebrated 40 Years of Being a Tree City USA at Allen Park
The City of Jamestown celebrated 40 years of being a Tree City USA at Allen Park Thursday. Parks Manager Dan Stone said 10 trees were being planted as part of that recognition, "The four that we will finish off planting shortly were purchased last … [Read more...]
Chadakoin Adventure Trail Community Build Set for Saturday
The community build of the Chadakoin Adventure Trail is set to take place this Saturday, June 5th. Parks Manager Dan Stone said the path will go from Love Elementary School to 10th and Lafayette Streets at Jackson-Taylor Park, "There's different … [Read more...]
Jamestown Parks Department Awarded $31,000 Tree Inventory & Management Grant
The Jamestown Parks Department has been awarded a $31,000 Tree Inventory and Management Plan grant. Parks Manager Dan Stone said the grant is to update the street tree inventory, "We had applied for and received a grant to update our street tree … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Receives Update on Recreational Marijuana, State Aid, Police Body Cameras
Mayor Eddie Sundquist said City Council will have to decide whether to opt out of allowing dispensaries or on-site consumption establishment now that New York State has legalized recreational marijuana. Under the state law, individual municipalities … [Read more...]
City Receives Record-Breaking Sales Tax Revenue in 2020
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown city Council received some positive financial news on Monday night when the city comptroller presented the final sales tax revenue total for 2020. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson reported the city received $6.8 million in … [Read more...]
City to Remove 176 Trees Due to Invasive Emerald Ash Borer
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will be losing over 170 trees during the next couple months. City arborist Dan Stone told the Jamestown City Council Monday night that the city will have take down 176 of its ash trees located along city … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Plants 34 Trees Along McDaniel Avenue
JAMESTOWN - Pine trees aren’t the only trees finding new homes this December. Recently, the City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department planted 34 new trees along McDaniel Avenue. According to Dan Stone, city arborist, the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Dan Stone, Jamestown Arborist, Discusses Fallen Oak Tree on W. Third St.
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Arborist Dan Stone about an oak tree that fell over on May 27, 2015 on the west side of town at the corner of at the corner of W. Third and Lakin. (Image by Joel Keefer) … [Read more...]
