The Jamestown Pride Planning Group has announced the Jamestown Pride Fest will be take place Saturday, June 12th. The LGBTQIA+ community has historically celebrated Pride in June to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that took place in June … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – May 6, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about the latest on COVID-19 guidelines and events, municipal broadband, and more. … [Read more...]
City Breaks Ground on New Skatepark
City officials, funders, and community members broke ground on the future skatepark in Jamestown Thursday. The poured concrete structure will be located between the Chadakoin River and Greater Jamestown Riverwalk at 117 Fairmount Avenue. Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]
State Considering Home Rule Legislation for Speed Zone School Cameras
Mayor Eddie Sundquist informed City Council that the home rule legislation for speed zone school cameras has been introduced to the State Assembly. He said they were still waiting for it to be introduced to the State Senate. Sundquist said the bill … [Read more...]
City Looking to Hire Summer Laborers Using Street Funding Monies
The City may be hiring summer laborers thanks to additional public works monies. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the New York State Department of Transportation confirmed labor costs are reimbursable under some of the new street funding coming into … [Read more...]
City Council Ratifies Firefighter’s Union Contract
Jamestown City Council unanimously ratified a contract with the Firefighter's Union that raises wages 2% annually and increases health insurance contributions by a total of 2% for 2018 through 2020. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city has worked hard … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Forming Task Force on Bringing Municipal Fiber Network to Jamestown
Mayor Eddie Sundquist is forming a Broadband Task Force to evaluate the potential for a municipal fiber network in Jamestown. Sundquist says there is no city in New York State that's been able to roll out a municipal fiber network to homes and … [Read more...]
City, JCC Propose Shared Services Agreement to Hire Grant Writer
Mayor Eddie Sundquist and Jamestown Community College Foundation Executive Director Maria Kindberg presented to Council a shared services agreement plan to hire a grant writer for the city and Jamestown Community College. Sundquist said the city … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Electeds Discuss Legalization of Recreational Marijuana: April 15, 2021
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell, State Senator George Borrello, and Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist weigh in on the recently approved legislation that legalizes recreational marijuana in New York State … [Read more...]
Smart Parking Meters Are Being Installed in Downtown Jamestown
Smart parking meters have begun to be installed in Downtown Jamestown. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the new units have the ability to accept coins or credit cards. However, Sundquist said the city is unable to charge back the credit card fees to the … [Read more...]
