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Debris Removal Finally Underway at West Main Street Property in Falconer

October 1, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

FALCONER - Residents and officials in Falconer are happy to see a large amount of debris from a building destroyed by a fire more than 18 months ago is finally being removed. On Friday morning Falconer Mayor Jim Rensel was joined by other village … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, Daniel Heitzenrater, Falconer Main Street Fire, James Rensel, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Vince DeJoy

Falconer Considers Upgrading Village Website, Online Presence

August 16, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Officials in Falconer are looking to improve the village’s online presence. During the August village board meeting on Monday night, Nicholas and Caitlin Gunner from Orbitis provided the officials with an outline of online services … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Caitlin Gunner, Falconer Village Board, James Rensel, Nicholas Gunner, Orbitis

Falconer Officials Provide Update on Debris Removal from 2017 Fire

August 14, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

FALCONER - The effort to clean up rubble from a fire that broke out nearly a year-and-a-half ago in the village of Falconer continues to move forward and village officials are starting to consider possible development options for the vacant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Nelson, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Falconer Main Street Fire, Falconer Village Board, Greater Falconer Area Economic Development Committee, Greg Peterson, James Rensel, Jonathan Young

Falconer Business Owner Voices Concern over Increased EMS, Police Calls to Local Motel

April 10, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

FALCONER - A business owner in the village of Falconer is voicing his concern over what he fears is a growing public safety issue involving a neighboring businesses. Gary Visosky, long-time owner of the Belle-View East restaurant on E. Main St. in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Belle-View East, Budget Inn, Falconer Village Board, Gary Visosky, James Jaroszynski, James Rensel

Falconer Officials Say Clean Up will Move Forward at Site of March 2017 Arson Fire

February 22, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

FALCONER - It’s been nearly a year since a major arson fire broke out on W. Main St. in Falconer, destroying a major portion of its downtown business corridor. Since then village officials have been left waiting for the completion of the clean up … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, Falconer Main Street Fire, Greater Falconer Area Economic Committee, Greg Peterson, James Rensel

[LISTEN] City Officials, Members of the Public Exchange Words During Council Meeting

September 26, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council and Mayor Sam Teresi were on the defensive during Monday night's council voting session, fending off criticism and attacks from several members of the public who spoke during the meeting's public comment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Chet Harvey, Chris Gardner, David Leathers, Dow Street Substation, Falconer Fire Department, Greg Rabb, James Rensel, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Lance Hedlund, Maria Jones, Ralph Wallace, Raven Mason, Sam Teresi, Steve Vanstrom, Tony Dolce

Jamestown City Council Approves Annexation of BPU Substation in Falconer

August 29, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved the annexation of the Falconer Dow Street Substation, which is owned by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. During Monday Night’s City Council Meeting, the council voted unanimously on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Basil Seggos, Chris Gardner, Dow Street Substation, Ellicott Town Board, Falconer School District, Falconer Village Board, James Rensel, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, New York 4th Appellate Division, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Patrick McLaughlin, Raven Mason

DEC Commissioner Grants Jamestown SEQR Lead Agency Status for Annexation, Clears Way for Vote

August 28, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner has approved giving Jamestown lead agency status in the environmental review of a piece of property the city wants to annex from the Town of Ellicott/Village of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Basil Seggos, Dow Street Substation, James Rensel, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, New York 4th Appellate Division, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Patrick McLaughlin, Town of Ellicott

Falconer Mayor Criticizes City Council for Not Discussing Annexation Proposal

July 18, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Mayor of Falconer was once again in Jamestown City Hall Monday night to voice his opposition to the city’s effort to annex the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Dow Street Substation property. Mayor James Rensel spoke to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Dow Street Substation, George Spitale, Greg Rabb, James Rensel, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, New York 4th Appellate Division, Sam Teresi, Tom Nelson

[LISTEN] Community Matters – James Rensel, Patrick McLaughlin and Todd Beckerink Discuss Annexation

June 30, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 29, 2017. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Falconer Mayor James Rensel, Ellicott Town Supervisor Patrick McLaughlin, Falconer School Board President Todd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Brent Agett, Community Matters, Dow Street Substation, James Rensel, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Patrick McLaughlin, Todd Beckerink

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