The Class of 2023 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. The Board of Directors have nominated Bob Barlette, Sheldon Battle, Kirsten Green, David Hinson, Frank Jagoda II, Bruce Johnson, Scott Kindberg, Fred Larson, Marty … [Read more...]
City Council Overrides 2 Vetoes, 4 Vetoes to Restore Over $25k in Budget Funding Stays Intact
Jamestown City Council overrode two budget vetoes related to increasing wages for two management positions and funding for the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency in a special meeting Monday night. Council member at large Kim Ecklund recommended to … [Read more...]
George Panebianco Approved as Jamestown City Court Judge
Jamestown City Council appointed attorney George Panebianco as a City Court Judge last night. Panebianco will replace Judge Fred Larson on January 1st. Larson has reached the mandatory retirement age. Panebianco has worked in law for 32 years, … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on School Speed Zone Cameras, City Court Judge Home Rule Legislation
Jamestown City Council will be voting on Home Rule Legislation to change how City Court Judges are selected. Currently, one City Court Judge is an elected position while the other is appointed by the Mayor. The legislation being considered tonight … [Read more...]
DeJoy Announces Resignation from County Legislature
MAYVILLE - A member of the Chautauqua County Legislature announced Wednesday night that she would be resigning from her position on the panel. Jamestown Democrat Paula DeJoy - who had represented District 13 for nearly five years – told lawmakers … [Read more...]
Kresge Appointed to Legislature’s District 12 Seat
The Chautauqua County Legislature once again has 19 members after lawmakers approved the appointment of a Jamestown democrat during Wednesday night’s meeting. Jamestown’s Beth Kresge of Lakeview Ave. was added to the panel by a unanimous vote of … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers to Consider Charter Ammendment Dealing with Filling Legislature Vacancies
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature could be making some changes to how a seat on the panel is filled once it becomes vacated. During Wednesday’s scheduled legislature meeting, a local law amending the county charter is on the agenda. The … [Read more...]
Cornell Appointed to BPU
Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi has named his appointment to fill a recently vacated seat on the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. Jamestown resident Chuck Cornell will fill the BPU seat recently vacated by recently appointed city court judge Fred … [Read more...]
Light Agenda for Monday Night’s City Council Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has a light agenda for its monthly voting session. Just ten resolutions have been pre-filed for the Monday night meeting, including a resolution to accept $35,000 from the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation. The … [Read more...]
City Dems Anounce Kresge as Replacement for District 12 Seat
JAMESTOWN - A new person has been tapped to fill a vacant seat in the Chautauqua County Legislature that includes the north side of Jamestown. Chautauqua County Democratic Committee members representing legislative District 12 met Friday in … [Read more...]
