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...]
City Council Approves Resolutions to Extend Riverwalk, Purchase Police Body Cams
The Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Trail will be extended. Jamestown City Council approved the $5,000 sale of property to Lawson Boat & Motor Monday night. There were no public comments made at a hearing on the sale prior to the voting session. The … [Read more...]
City Council Reviews Proposals That Would Extend Jamestown Riverwalk
City Council reviewed several proposals that will extend the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Trail. One resolution will sell city and Board of Public Utilities properties to Lawson Boat & Motor for $5,000 dollars, which is Fair Market Value, to help … [Read more...]
As Jamestown Prepares for New Mayor, City Development Director Resigns for Private Sector Position
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will have a new Director of Development when a new administration takes over in January. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that current City Development Director Vince DeJoy is retiring from his position … [Read more...]
Lions Club Donates Bike Racks to Greater Jamestown Riverwalk
JAMESTOWN - The Local chapter of the Lions Club has made a donation to the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. On Wednesday morning members of the Jamestown Lions Club board of directors joined city officials in unveiling four new bicycle racks that are … [Read more...]
Free Outdoor Concert Featuring Rusted Root Founder Michael Glabicki Highlights #JamestownBestDayEver on June 29
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - A free evening concert on Saturday, June 29 by Uprooted featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root in front of the National Comedy Center will be the highlight of a new event called “Jamestown … [Read more...]
Riverwalk Users Warned About Tacks Being Placed Along Path
JAMESTOWN - Local residents who use the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk are asked to be on a heightened level of vigilance after a vandal reportedly dropped thumbtacks along the pathway earlier this month. According to the Post-Journal, more than ten … [Read more...]
2019 Complete Streets Projects Focus on Additional Crosswalks, Bike Lanes in Jamestown, Bemus Point and Dunkirk
FALCONER - The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities has announced the Complete Streets projects that are planned for 2019. The Complete Streets policy, which has been adopted by Chautauqua County and currently seven local … [Read more...]
Volunteers Needed to Help with Aug. 25 Playground Build at Chadakoin Park
JAMESTOWN - Volunteers are needed to help build a new playground at Jamestown’s Chadakoin Park on Saturday, Aug. 25. Volunteers from the community will join city workers and representatives from KaBOOM! on Aug. 25 to transform an empty site into a … [Read more...]
Teresi: City Remains Focused on Solving Financial Challenges While Also Promoting Quality of Life, Tourism Projects
JAMESTOWN - There’s been a heavy focus on development projects aimed at tourism and quality of life in recent months in the city of Jamestown, but Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi said that the city is still focused on trying to solve its financial … [Read more...]
