Spring Street Parking Ramp users are requesting the City of Jamestown increase safety measures after recent issues of vandalism. Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene employees attended both the Public Safety Committee and City Council … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – August 3, 2023
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist discusses the possible transfer of Diethrick Stadium to Jamestown Community College. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation Considering Four Scenarios For Funding Non-Profit Grant Applicants
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will consider four scenarios for funding Non-Profit Assistance Grant program applicants. The Non-Profit Assistance Program was funded with $1.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act monies. Nine … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Said Discussions On Diethrick Stadium Transfer to JCC Not New
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the transfer of Diethrick Stadium to Jamestown Community College has been discussed for many years. Sundquist said the earliest conversations go back to former Mayor Sam Teresi's administration. JCC … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Contract for New Communications Coordinator for City
A new Communications Coordinator has been contracted with for the city of Jamestown. City Council approved a two-year contract with Stephen Neilans of Ashville, New York as part of the $150,000 Federal Communications Commission Affordable … [Read more...]
Council To Review New Ordinance To Allow Housing Code Violators To Be Ticketed Directly
Jamestown City Council will review a new ordinance that would allow Code Enforcement Officers to directly fine homeowners for quality of life code violations. The current City Code prohibits Code Enforcement Officers for issuing a direct ticket … [Read more...]
20th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival Set for July 15-16
The 20th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival takes place this weekend in downtown Jamestown. It will run from 10am to 8pm Saturday, July 15 and 10am to 4pm Sunday, July 16 at the Northwest Arena. The event will include several presentations … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – July 6, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about his new community policing initiative. … [Read more...]
Speeding Cars, Loud Noise Top Issues at Community Meeting Held by Jamestown Police
Concerns about speeding cars and loud noise topped the list of issues discussed at the first of four Community Engagement meetings held by the Jamestown Police Department Thursday. The meetings are being funded through the Gun Involved Violence … [Read more...]
Six Nations Flag Raised On Tracy Plaza for First Time
The Six Nations flag was raised on Tracy Plaza for the first time in downtown Jamestown Saturday afternoon. Jamestown Community College Artist in Residence Kaycee Colburn organized the event with the City of Jamestown that began with a land … [Read more...]
