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Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Kicks Off Efforts to Make County a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat

May 27, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has kicked off an effort to certify Chautauqua County as a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat. Officials, including Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, as well as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Becky Nystrom, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium, Eddie Sundquist, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Public Market, National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat, National Wildlife Habitat Federation, PJ Wendel, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Twan Leenders

Jamestown Planning Commission Reviews Tim Hortons Site Plan

May 18, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission reviewed an initial site plan for a new Tim Horton's on Washington Street. Franchise Owner Blake Tarana said the 880 square foot building at 1515 Washington Street will be the first of its kind in the United … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blake Tarana, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Mike Laurin, Tim Horton's

Jamestown BPU Board Eliminates Energy Efficiency Program Coordinator Job

March 22, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Board of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has voted to eliminate the Energy Efficiency Program Coordinator position. The civil service position was created in 2009 for the purpose of development, implementation and administration of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dan Reynolds, David Leathers, Doug Champ, Energy Efficiency Program Coordinator, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Fire Department, Riverwalk Illumination Project

City Receives $1.2 million for Chadakoin River Basin Upgrades, TheZone Receives $450,000

December 15, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will receive $1.2 million for upgrades to the Chadakoin River Basin through the State's Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. The state funding of $1,280,661 will be used to design and construct enhancements along … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, City Comprehensive Plan, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Northwest Arena, TheZone

Capital Projects, Manpower Top Budget Concerns for DPW and Parks in City Budget

October 20, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Equipment replacement under capital projects is a top item for Public Works in the proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the city of Jamestown. DPW Director Jeff Lehman said with the capital projects, he feels like "a kid at Christmas who gets a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Dan Stone, Eddie Sundquist, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jeff Lehman, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, New York State CHIPS, Patrick Monaghan, Ryan Thompson

Officials Unveil Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan to Bring More Visitors, Activity To Waterway

October 6, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Local officials unveiled the Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan to bring more visitors to the Jamestown Riverwalk and Chadakoin River Tuesday night. The plan was funded by Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Kristy Kathman, Mark Geise

Jamestown City Council Approves CSEA Contract, Illumination Contract, Medicare Advantage Plan

September 28, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council approved a contract with the Civil Service Employees Association, or CSEA, that includes a 2.5% wage increase for each year of the 4 year contract. The agreement runs from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2024. Mayor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Children’s Safety Village, Civil Service Employees Association, Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Eddie Sundquist, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell

Jamestown City Council Approves Syringe Disposal Proposal, Hiring School Resource Officer

July 27, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved an agreement with HOPE Chautauqua to obtain 10 sharps containers for syringe disposal. Council President Tony Dolce said the disposal units can be moved around, "Try them in different locations along the Riverwalk, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Hope Chautauqua, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Jeff Russell, Tony Dolce

National Comedy Center Announces ‘Summer Fun Weeks,’ ‘Riverside Saturdays’

May 20, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center has announced "Summer Fun Weeks" and "Riverside Saturdays" for the Summer of 2021. With the Comedy Fest postponed, the NCC is debuting 7-week themed series that will run June 20th through August 7th that celebrates many of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan, Gebbie Foundation, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Greg Edwards, Journey Gunderson, National Comedy Center, National Comedy Center Park

City Breaks Ground on New Skatepark

May 7, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Active Artists Alliance, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Eddie Sundquist, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown, Jamestown Skate Products, Jamestown Skatepark Project, Pete Scheira, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, SK8 JTNY, The Skatepark Project, Tony Hawk Foundation, Trevor Staples

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