Jamestown City Council has approved a four year contract with City Public Works union employees by a vote of 7 to 1. The contract between the City of Jamestown and Local 418 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) … [Read more...]
Bryan Bigelow Appointed To Ward 2 Seat Formerly Held By Tony Dolce
[UPDATED 8/12/2026] Jamestown City Council has approved the appointment of Bryan Bigelow as the new Ward 2 representative by a vote of 7 to 1. Bigelow, who lives at 186 Buffalo Street, fills the vacancy that resulted from the unexpected death … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matter – Kim Ecklund – August 6, 2026
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund shares thoughts on the passing of City Council member Tony Dolce while also giving us an update on the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Ward 2 Appointment
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight to fill the Ward 2 seat left vacant following the death of Council Member Tony Dolce. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund has chosen Republican Bryan Bigelow to fill Dolce’s seat until the Special Election is held … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Grant Award To Purchase Equipment For JPD
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to accept a grant that would help purchase equipment for the Jamestown Police Department. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office received funding through the state’s Discovery Grant Program … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Required To Fill Ward 2 Seat Ahead Of November Elections
Jamestown Mayor Ecklund will fill the City Council Ward 2 seat ahead of November General Elections. Mayor Kim Ecklund said under State Election Law she has 60 days from the time the seat formerly held by Tony Dolce was vacated to appoint a new … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Union Contracts For JCAA, JURA
Jamestown City Council has approved new contracts for two unions. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund said the contracts for JCAA and JURA are for three years and include raises that are in line with what the other unions have received in recent contract … [Read more...]
Special Election To Be Held To Fill Jamestown City Council Ward Seat Held By Tony Dolce
A special election will be held to fill the Jamestown City Council seat that is vacant following the death of Council member Tony Dolce. Dolce died unexpectedly July 18. He had held the Ward 2 seat for 30 years. According to the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – July 23, 2026
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel shares his thoughts on the passing of Jamestown City Council member Tony Dolce and discusses the newly passed lease agreement for the County to move County Departments in the South County into the former Lynn … [Read more...]
Funeral Arrangements Announced For Tony Dolce
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Jamestown City Council member Tony Dolce. Dolce died unexpectedly Saturday, July 18 in his home. Prior to his retirement in 2024, he was employed by the Jamestown Public Schools District as a … [Read more...]
