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Jamestown City Council Approves Contract for New Communications Coordinator for City

August 1, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new Communications Coordinator has been contracted with for the city of Jamestown. City Council approved a two-year contract with Stephen Neilans of Ashville, New York as part of the $150,000 Federal Communications Commission Affordable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Connectivity Program, Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Master Plan, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Consolidated Funding Application, Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, Federal Communications Commission, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, National Comedy Center, Non-Agriculture Nonpoint Source Planning Grant, Stephen Neilans

Jamestown City Council to Vote on Purchasing Second Ambulance

July 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on the purchase of a second ambulance tonight. The resolution purchases an ambulance for the department from WNY Bus Parts of Elma, New York for $217,741. Funding for this purchase will come from American Rescue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Assistance to Firefighters Grant, Eagle Radio Technologies, Fleet Maintenance Facility, Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, Jamestown City Council, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, Safe Streets For All Planning Grant, SAFER grant, Salt Brine System, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program, U.S. Department of Transportation, Whitmer Public Safety Group, WNY Bus Parts

YWCA Jamestown 2023 Women of Achievement Recipients Announced

July 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA Jamestown 2023 Women of Achievement recipients have been announced. The annual event recognizes and honors women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and inclusion and promote the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annika Spitzer, Association of Corporate Pro Bono, Chautauqua County IDEA Coalition, Chautauqua Lake School District, Geisinger Health, Global Talent Department, Hebrew Congregation of Chautauqua, Jamestown City Council, Leigh-Anne Hendrick, New York State Choreographers Initiative, New York State Council for the Arts, Now Gen Leadership camp, NYS DanceForce, Patricia Graves, St. Lawrence Health System, Sukanya Burman, Tamara Dickey, UPMC Chautauqua, Women of Achievement, YWCA Jamestown

City Council Approves Grant Application Requests

July 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council approved four state grant application requests for funding at a special meeting Monday. Council approved a request by the Jamestown Housing Authority to apply for $500,000 in Consolidated Funding Application monies to assist … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River Central/Eastern Brownfield Opportunity Area, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Consolidated Funding Application, Doug Champ, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Housing Authority, Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration study, Wastewater Treatment Facility Tertiary Filters Improvement Project

New City Ordinance Would Allow Housing Code Violations to Be Ticketed Directly

July 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new ordinance that would allow Code Enforcement Officers to directly fine homeowners for quality of life code violations could alleviate some housing issues. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented the latest draft of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Code, Code Enforcement Officers, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Marie Carrubba

City Council To Hold Special Voting Session to Approve State Grant Application Requests

July 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to approve four state grant application requests for funding. Council will approve requests for the Jamestown Housing Authority to apply for $500,000 in Consolidated Funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield Opportunity Areas, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Consolidated Funding Application, Hotel Jamestown, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Housing Authority, Sanitary Sewer Inflow and Infiltration study, Wastewater Treatment Facility Tertiary Filters Improvement Project, Water Quality Improvement program

Council To Review New Ordinance To Allow Housing Code Violators To Be Ticketed Directly

July 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a new ordinance that would allow Code Enforcement Officers to directly fine homeowners for quality of life code violations. The current City Code prohibits Code Enforcement Officers for issuing a direct ticket … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Assistance to Firefighters Grant, City Code, Eddie Sundquist, Fleet Maintenance Facility, Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, Safe Streets For All Planning Grant, U.S. Department of Transportation

Jamestown City Council Approves New Lighting for North Main Street Viaduct

June 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved moving forward with new lighting for the North Main Street Viaduct. Council passed an amendment by Council member at large Kim Ecklund to only fund $45,712.50 of phase one of the project, which is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bond Schoeneck and King, Carol Malek, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jeff Russell, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund, North Main Street viaduct, SAFER grant, Tony Dolce, Zach Altschuler

City Council to Vote on N. Main St. Viaduct Project, Grant Applications

June 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A project to make the North Main Street Viaduct a parklet with new lighting and artwork is on the Jamestown City Council's voting agenda under new business for tonight. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk presented on the project at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Annual Action Plan, Chautauqua County Health Department, Community Development Block Grant, Consolidated Funding Application, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Fund, GPI, Green Innovation Grant Program, Healthy Homes Inspection Capacity Building grant, HOME Program, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Macadam Inc, Local Government Efficiency Grant Program, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, New York Main Street Program, North Main Street viaduct, Pump Track, Tracy Plaza

Chop House Operators Looking to Buy Former Field and Wright Building in Jamestown

June 22, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The former Field and Wright Building on North Main Street will soon have new owners. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board reviewed a ten-year, $140,350 loan at 4% fixed rate interest to Andrew and Amber Carlson to purchase 100-120 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amber Carlson, Andrew Carlson, Ballroom On Main, Fenton Building, Field and Wright Building, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, The Chop House on Main, UCAN City Mission, Vicki McGraw

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