Around a dozen people attended the first public input session on the City of Jamestown's proposed master plan for how to spend $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan funding. Only several people spoke at the presentation, including resident … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – July 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Mayor Eddie Sundquist about his thoughts on the recent vandalism of the Underground Railroad Tableau in Dow Park, gun control, how the City is proposing spending some of the $28 million dollars in American Rescue … [Read more...]
Local Economic Development, Housing, Mental Health Could Benefit from American Rescue Plan Funding
Economic development, housing, and local infrastructure are all areas that will benefit from the $28 million dollars the City of Jamestown will receive in American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented details of the initial … [Read more...]
City Installing Camera at Dow Park Following Vandalism Issues
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...]
City Unveils Master Plan for $28 Million American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds
Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented to City Council the initial master plan for how the City hopes to spend $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funds. Sundquist said Jamestown has already received around $14 million, or about half … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Purchase of Property for Central Garage, Fire Software
Jamestown City Council has approved a resolution to purchase the former Hartley Buick property on Washington Street for a new Central Garage. The cost to purchase 1425 through 1505 Washington Street from Tim Shults is $400,000. Mayor Eddie … [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...]
Almost 100 People Gathered for Pride Flag Raising at Jamestown Pride Fest Saturday
Around 100 people gathered on Tracy Plaza for the Pride Flag Raising as part of the first ever Pride Festival in Downtown Jamestown Saturday. The LGBTQIA+ community has historically celebrated Pride in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – June 3, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist on changes we've seen at the City level one year after the murder of George Floyd as well as an update on the American Rescue Plan funding. … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown, BPU Looking to Attract Commercial Cannabis Businesses to City
The City of Jamestown and the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities have embarked on an initiative to attract commercial cannabis businesses to the City. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said they're hoping people will look at Jamestown as a potential location … [Read more...]
