Over 25 people turned out Monday night to learn more about the West Third Street Redesign being proposed by the City of Jamestown. The public input meeting held at Healing Word Ministries featured city officials giving an overview of the project … [Read more...]
City Council Gets First Look at Proposed West Third Street Redesign
Jamestown City Council got the first look at a draft plan for the West Third Street redesign at its work session Monday night. The redesign follows the removal of the Cathedral Oaks at the end of 2020. DPW Project Engineer Mark Roetzer said the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dan Stone – March 3, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Parks Manager Dan Stone about programs that are ramping up for the Spring and Summer. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Parks Ramping Up Summer Rec Programs
The Jamestown Parks Department is ramping up its recreation programs for the summer. Parks Manager Dan Stone said several meetings and sign-up dates have been scheduled for those interested in the city's sports leagues, including the City Rec … [Read more...]
Third Street Oak Tree Art Show Raises $2,341 for Urban Forestry Fund
The Third Street Oak Trees Art Show has raised $2,341 dollars for the Urban Forestry Fund. Nearly a dozen artists who participated in the art show donated proceeds from their sold artwork that was inspired by the Cathedral Oaks that once lined … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Christmas Tree Arrives at Tracy Plaza
Jamestown's Christmas Tree arrived at Tracy Plaza Wednesday morning. Parks Manager Dan Stone said the 40-foot tall Blue Spruce came from 265 Prospect Street, "This year's tree was donated by Lindsay DeLong and her family up there on Prospect … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Hears Dog Park Update, Request for Police Department Funding
Jamestown City Council heard a presentation on a reduced cost dog park and a plea from the Police Union for more financial assistant for the Police Department at its work session Monday. Parks Manager Dan Stone presented an updated plan for a … [Read more...]
Capital Projects, Manpower Top Budget Concerns for DPW and Parks in City Budget
Equipment replacement under capital projects is a top item for Public Works in the proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the city of Jamestown. DPW Director Jeff Lehman said with the capital projects, he feels like "a kid at Christmas who gets a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Safety Committee Approves Amendments to Los Contrincantes Car Show
The Jamestown City Council Public Safety Committee passed nine amendments to the special event permit for the Los Contrincantes Car Club show at Bergman Park on September 18th. Public Safety Chair Brent Sheldon said the committee met last week … [Read more...]
City Council, Los Contrincantes Car Club Continue Event Discussion
Jamestown City Council members continue to be concerned about excessive noise that could be generated at the Los Contrincantes Car Club's event at Bergman Park in September. Car Club President Jose Sanchez met with the council's Public Safety … [Read more...]
