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Prendergast Library will Ask Property Owners to Support a New Tax Line to Help Keep Doors Open

October 18, 2019 By WRFA 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library is once again proposing a new tax in order to help it solve its financial challenges. The Jamestown Post-Journal reported Friday that the Prendergast Library Board of Trustees met on Thursday afternoon and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Sam Teresi

Prendergast Library to See State Funding cut by $16,500

June 24, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will see it's state aid reduced by $16,500. That's according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says the financially strapped library found out on Friday that state officials that aid has been cut by 25 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, James Prendergast Library, Tina Scott

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tina Scott and Joni Blackman from the James Prendergast Library

May 7, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 2, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with James Prendergast Library Executive Director Tina Scott and Board President Joni Blackman about the library has been able to cope in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, James Prendergast Library Association, Joni Blackman, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Tina Scott

Jamestown City Council Holds Budget Hearing Monday Night

November 19, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It’s a busy Monday night for the Jamestown City Council. The council will hold a public hearing on the tentative 2019 city budget, which includes $36 million in total spending with no property tax increase due to the city reaching its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 City Budget, Fenton Historical Society, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown City Council

Murray L. Bob Memorial Lecture Wednesday Night at Prendergast Library to Feature Algae Expert

November 7, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Prendergast Library’s 14th annual Murray L. Bob Lecture will address an all-too relevant topic for Chautauqua County – the risks of algae. Dr. Gregory Boyer, who has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, will present on the causes of harmful algae … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gregory Boyer, James Prendergast Library, New York’s Great Lakes Research Consortium

Seven Paintings Previously Owned by Prendergast Library to be on Display at Fenton History Center

May 21, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Seven pieces of artwork that were recently sold at auction by the James Prendergast Library have found a temporary home at the Fenton History Center. According to Noah Goodling, Fenton executive director, developer Arnold Duke – who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arnold Duke, Fenton History Center, James Prendergast Library, Noah Goodling, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees

Fourteen More Prendergast Paintings Sell at Auction, Library to Net $111,500

February 2, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

NEW YORK – Fourteen more paintings from the James Prendegast Library Art Collection sold at auction on Thursday. According to the Sotheby’s website, the 14 paintings that sold as part of the “Fine Old Master & 19th Century European Art,” had a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Sotheby's

James Prendergast Library Board Holds Meeting to Discuss Fate of Unsold Artwork

December 1, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees held a special meeting Thursday determine how to proceed with six classic oil paintings by European artists that were not sold during a recent auction at Sotheby’s. On Nov. 21 a total of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Marion, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown City Council, Jesse Marion, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Sotheby's, Tom Rankin

Prendergast Board to Meet Thursday Afternoon to Discuss Unsold Paintings

November 30, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees will hold an emergency meeting Thursday afternoon, Nov. 30,  to determine how  to proceed with six paintings in its classic art collection that failed to sell at auction earlier this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Prendergast Art Collection, Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, Sotheby's, Tom Rankin

City Council Passes 2018 Budget with $947,000 in Additional State Aid

November 28, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved the $35.7 million, 2018 city budget Monday night during its November voting session by a vote of 7 to 1. The vote came after councilman and finance committee chair Tony Dolce announced that state … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 City Budget, Brent Sheldon, George Spitale, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown City Council, Sam Teresi, Tony Dolce

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