JAMESTOWN - The $800,000 renovation of Tracy Plaza at Jamestown City Hall should be completed within the next month and a half. That’s according to Jamestown Public Works Director Jeff Lehman, who says that the removal and replacement of the parapet … [Read more...]
City Council Gives Approval to Override State Tax Cap
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a local law to override the state's tax levy cap. Lawmakers made the decision Monday Night during the monthly voting session. It must now be subject to public comment prior to being signed by the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Officials Discuss Tax Cap Override
JAMESTOWN - City officials are likely to once again act this year on a local law to exceed the state's 2 percent property tax cap. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that city comptroller Joe Bellitto said that it is recommended the city … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Council Seeks Funding for Next Phase of Riverwalk
JAMESTOWN - The effort to expand the Riverwalk Trail in Jamestown will be moving forward. On Monday night, the Jamestown city Council approved two resolutions dealing with the development of the Chadakoin Riverwalk Trail. One deals with an … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Three Jamestown City Council Seats for Grabs in 2013 Election
JAMESTOWN - The deadline has passed for local residents who plan on running for election this coming November and it appears two current members of the Jamestown city council will not be seeking reelection. Neither councilman Steve Szwejbka (I-Ward … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Council Gets Mid-Year Budget Update
JAMESTOWN - City officials will be keeping a close eye on the bottom line of the 2013 city budget for the remainder of this year. Earlier this week, city comptroller Joe Bellitto gave the city council a mid-year budget update, citing several issues … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Council Receives Update from Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission say several initiatives for 2013 are continuing to move forward. During Monday Night’s city council work session, three members of the commission updated city … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Lawmakers to Discuss Gardening Ordinance Tonight
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will also be meeting tonight at city hall for its second work session of the month. Prior to the meeting of the full council, several committees will be meeting. Among the items to be discussed is an update to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Residents ask City Council to Improve Traffic Safety Near Lillian Dickson Park
JAMESTOWN - During Monday night’s city council work session, representatives from three different groups were on hand to ask the city to consider improving traffic safety in the area of Lillian Dickson Park. Representatives from the Friends of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Most City Council Members Say They will Run for Reelection
JAMESTOWN - Nearly every member of the Jamestown City Council will be running for reelection this year. Following last night’s city council meeting, WRFA polled city lawmakers to find out their intentions for the 2013 elections. All but one of the … [Read more...]
