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...]
City of Jamestown Files Lawsuits to Deal with Vacant Housing and Blight
The City of Jamestown has started lawsuit proceedings against 19 properties in an effort to deal with vacant housing and blight. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city has filed the first round of lawsuits known as "19-A" suits, "These are abandoned … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes Home Rule Legislation for School Speed Zone Cameras, Elected Judge
Jamestown City Council met in Council Chambers for its voting session for the first time in 14 months Monday. Council President Tony Dolce said he woke up excited and it felt normal again, "I've got a reason to put a tie and shirt on and actually get … [Read more...]
City, BPU Ask Residents to Fill Out Survey on Municipal Broadband
The City of Jamestown and Board of Public Utilities are encouraging people to fill out a survey about a municipal-owned fiber broadband network. Mayor Eddie Sundquist says the city is working with a firm to conduct the survey to determine the … [Read more...]
Local Officials Honor Police in Peace Officer Memorial Day and Police Week Ceremony
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, and Jamestown Police Chaplin Benjamin Gerring laid a wreath at the Police Officer Memorial as officers stood at attention for "Peace Officer Memorial Day" and "Police Week" on … [Read more...]
