The Jamestown School Board is calling on New York State to pause a mandate on schools to transition to electric school buses. Board member Pat Slagle said school districts across the state are sending letters to Governor Kathy Hochul asking for … [Read more...]
JHS Marching Band Director Meghan Murray Celebrated For Her 18 Years Of Service Following Resignation
Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Meghan Murray was celebrated for her 18 years in the position as she officially resigned on Tuesday. Murray, who will continue as the JHS Director of Bands, was full of emotion as she addressed the … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School’s New Nickname Is ‘Red & Green’
Jamestown High School's new nickname will be “Red & Green” following a recommendation from the school’s Nickname Committee. The Jamestown School Board voted 5 to 1 on Tuesday to adopt the new nickname. Board member Frank Galeazzo was the … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Website Improves Access in ‘Refresh’
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' website has gone through a "refresh." BPU Information Services Manager Frank Galeazzo said the redesign is improve access to services and information, including more access to quick links, "Specifically 'My … [Read more...]
$373 Million in HEAP Monies Now Available for NYS Residents
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the application process for $373 million in Heating Energy Assistance Program monies is now open in New York State. The funds are for low- and middle-income New Yorkers who need assistance keeping their … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Changing Logo & Mascot, Motion To Change “Red Raiders” Fails
The Jamestown School Board has approved changing the logo and mascot for Jamestown High School, but a motion to also change the name of "Red Raiders" failed. The resolution gave the approval to the District to hire a graphic designer and a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Budget Passes, Karbacka and Galeazzo Elected to Board
Jamestown Public School's $89,879,000 dollar budget for 2021-22 and the $86 million Capital Improvement Plan were overwhelmingly passed by voters Tuesday. The proposition to purchase school buses in the amount of $730,000 dollars also … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – JPS ‘Meet The Candidates’ Forum
Jamestown High School PTSA President Joanne Dean and Treasurer Melissa Rhodes moderated a "Meet the Candidates" forum so voters could learn more about the four candidates running for two open seats on the Jamestown School Board. The candidates are … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Frank Galeazzo – May 13, 2021
New York State has extended the moratorium on utility companies shutting off services to customers affected by the Pandemic. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown BPU's Frank Galeazzo about how this is affecting our local utility and how … [Read more...]
“Meet The Candidates” Forum Features Jamestown School Board Candidates
The four candidates running for two open seats on the Jamestown Board of Education were presented to the public Thursday night. The Jamestown High School PTSA moderated the "Meet The Candidates" forum that was livestreamed and open to the public to … [Read more...]