Originally airing Thursday, May 12, 2016. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A news feature on the historic Sheldon House in Jamestown NY, featuring comments from Jason Spain from the Lynn Development Group, attorney Neil Robinson, and Lakeview … [Read more...]
Teresi: City will Aggressively Pursue Collecting Nearly $400,000 in Overdue Parking Fines
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown collected a total of $35,745 during its Parking Ticket Amnesty Program, which ran throughout the month of April. However, Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi also says that while the amnesty program is now over, it doesn’t … [Read more...]
Library Officials to Present Details of Funding Initiative to City Council During Monday’s Meeting
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown City Council will get an update on the proposed Prendergast Library’s Funding Initiative when they meet Monday, May 9 in City Hall. Prendergast Library board president Tom Rankin tells WRFA that library … [Read more...]
Mayor Reminds Public that Parking Ticket Amnesty Program Ends April 30
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi is reminding motorists the city's Parking Ticket Amnesty Program ends on April 30, 2016. Afterward anyone who has an overdue fine will once again also have to pay any additional charges, including a late fee. The … [Read more...]
Fair Housing Presentation Scheduled for Monday’s City Housing Committee Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The month of April is Fair Housing Month across the United States and city officials will be learning more about the dos and don’ts of housing law during a meeting Monday at city hall. Both Patrick Morris from CODE and Jeff McCheskey … [Read more...]
City Zoning Board will be Lead Agent in Sheldon House Review Process
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be acting on a resolution later this month involving the future of the Sheldon House on Lakeview Ave. The property, which is currently owned by Jamestown Community College – has been up for sale with the … [Read more...]
City Approves Ban on Using Tobacco Products in Parks, Along with All Other City Properties
JAMESTOWN - The use of tobacco and related products is now prohibited in all city of Jamestown property. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council approved an amendment to the city code that bans smoking both cigarettes and e-cigarettes, along … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Council Okays Parking Ticket Amnesty Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Monday night approved authorizing a parking ticket amnesty program, which will run during the month of April. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The proposal was brought forward by Jamestown mayor Sam Teresi … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Smoking Ban, Parking Ticket Amnesty Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will meet Monday night for its monthly voting session and although the agenda is light, there are a couple of key items that city lawmakers will be considering. VIEW VOTING SESSION AGENDA Among the … [Read more...]
Final 2015 City Budget Numbers Reveal a $908,000 Shortfall
JAMESTOWN - The final unaudited numbers for Jamestown’s 2015 budget show the city finished with a $908,000 shortfall. Earlier this week city comptroller Joe Bellitto reviewed the final numbers with the city council, pointing out that the city … [Read more...]
