The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts kicked off its centennial celebration Sunday. A ceremony was held in the theatre on the 100th anniversary of the Palace Theatre opening in 1923. Executive Director Hillary Meyer, addressing an audience of local … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown BPU Retool ’22 Conference – September 8, 2022
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Business Development Coordinator Ellen Ditonto tells more about the upcoming BPU Retool '22 Climate Technology Conference in Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Final Webinar Ahead of BPU’s Retool ’22 Climate Tech Conference Scheduled
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is working on final details, including a webinar, for the Retool '22 Climate Technology Conference that's taking place in Jamestown in October. BPU Business Development Coordinator Ellen Ditonto said the … [Read more...]
City Reapportionment Committee Votes to Move Forward with Six Wards Versus Five Ward Maps
The Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has voted to move forward with creating a six ward map for new district boundaries. Following discussion on whether to go with a five ward map as proposed by Democratic Committee City Chair Jim Walton, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Reapportionment Commission Reviews Drafts for Two Redistricting Maps
Jamestown's Reapportionment Commission reviewed the initial drafts of two separate redistricting maps during its meeting on Tuesday as the 11-member panel continues its work of bringing the city's Wards into compliance. Commission members reviewed … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Reapportionment Commission Appointments
The appointments for the City's Reapportionment Commission have been set. Jamestown City Council approved the mayoral appointments of Ellen Ditonto, Alyssa Porter, and Billy Torres to the commission. Jim Walton will represent the Democratic Party, … [Read more...]
County Executive, County Clerk, Jamestown City Council Races Featured on Election Day
Today is Election Day. In County races, incumbent Republican County Executive Paul "PJ" Wendel is facing Democratic challenger Norm Green. Wendel is running for full 4-year term after being appointed to replace George Borrello in January 2020 when … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] 2021 Meet the Jamestown City Council At Large Candidates
A forum featuring the At Large Candidates and Ward 3 and Ward 6 candidates for Jamestown City Council in the 2021 General Election, recorded live at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Media Arts Studio, with funding provided by the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...]
Concerns and Questions Raised About Lutheran Housing Project at Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Several people spoke against or had questions at the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals meeting about a variance petition by Lutheran Social Services for a new housing project at its Falconer Street campus. Lutheran requested that the petition be … [Read more...]
Dozen People Attend First Public Input Session on $28 Million American Rescue Plan Funding
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...]
