The James Prendergast Library will kick off their summer reading program at their annual community block party June 27, 2026. Library Assistant Director Jennifer Champ and Library Operations Coordinator Kristie Bemis provide all the details. … [Read more...]
James Prendergast Library Eliminates Late Fees For Overdue Materials
The James Prendergast Library no longer charges late fees for overdue materials. Assistant Library Director Jennifer Champ said the new policy went into effect earlier this year, “That doesn't mean that you can't return books. You still need to … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library’s Annual Block Part Also Kicks Off Summer Reading Program
The James Prendergast Library will kick off its Summer Reading program at its annual Community Block Party this Saturday. The Block Party is an annual fundraiser to support the library’s ongoing efforts to raise funds in support of the library’s … [Read more...]
Public Meeting On Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code June 10
The draft Comprehensive Plan for the City of Jamestown will be presented during a public meeting June 10. Consulting team C & S Companies will share the process of the plan update, which is currently in the public comment period. The City last … [Read more...]
Voters Approve Jamestown, Southwestern School District Budgets
Voters approved the Jamestown Public Schools budget and all propositions on the ballot. The $120,898,274 2026-27 school budget passed 374 to 92 and a proposition to sell district property at 240 Harrison Street to the Jamestown Board of Public … [Read more...]
Voters Across NYS To Vote On School District Budgets And More
Voters go to the polls across New York State today to vote on school budget proposals and more. In the Jamestown Public Schools District, voters will consider a proposed $120,898,274 district budget for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Budget & Prendergast Library Tax Info – May 14, 2026
The Jamestown School Board held a public hearing May 12 on the proposed 2026-27 School Budget. We’ll hear that presentation by District Assistant Superintendent for Finance & Operations Brittnay Spry as well as a presentation by James Prendergast … [Read more...]
One New Candidate, Two Incumbents Running For Three Seats On Jamestown School Board
One new candidate has filed petitions to run for Jamestown School Board. Carmela Proctor is seeking her first term on the Board of Education. A lifelong resident, Proctor retired from Jamestown Public Schools in 2016 after spending 18 years as … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Curiosity Club To Feature Upcycle CHQ For May
May’s Curiosity Club will feature UpcycleCHQ focusing on how communities can reduce waste and create more sustainable local systems. UpcycleCHQ is a community initiative by GreenClusta Technologies LLC that is focused on promoting reuse, repair, … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves 2026-27 JPS Budget
The Jamestown School Board has approved the proposed $120,898,274 district budget that will now go before voters to consider on May 19. The 2026-27 budget for the Jamestown Public Schools District includes no tax levy increase and the hiring of 15 … [Read more...]
