The City of Jamestown has a new web page for homeowners and businesses looking for American Rescue Plan Act funded grant applications. The new web page is https://www.jamestownny.gov/rescuegrants/ The information lists program eligibility … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Firefighter’s Contract, Contracts for New Vehicle Maintenance Building
Jamestown City Council will vote on a new contract with the Jamestown Firefighter's Union at its voting session tonight. This is the second time Council will be voting on a contract this year after voting down the one presented to them in February … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Housing in Chautauqua County – July 14, 2022
JAMESTOWN, NY - On July 14, 2022 WRFA-LP continued its series of Community Conversations, this time focusing on the Housing in Chautauqua County. WATCH The discussion featured three panelists: Josiah Lamp (Chautauqua Opportunities, Director of … [Read more...]
More Monies for Home, Building Improvement Programs; Housing Ordinance Updates on City Council Agenda
Homeownership programs and proposals to use more American Rescue Plan funds toward housing and building improvement programs are on Jamestown City Council's agenda for its work session Monday. One resolution would use $750,000 in ARP funds to … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves School Crossing Guard Program, Contract with Custodians
The Jamestown School Board has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Jamestown for the School Crossing Guard Program. Under the MOU, the City will recruit, hire and manage the guards for the five elementary schools with the … [Read more...]
City Council Tables Shared Services Agreement with Jamestown Schools on Sidewalk Plowing
Jamestown City Council tabled a resolution on a shared services agreement with Jamestown Public Schools about plowing sidewalks, saying more discussion was needed. Council President Tony Dolce said council members wanted to further discuss the … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on CDBG-HOME Annual Action Plan, Home Improvement Grant Programs
Jamestown City Council's voting session tonight will include the final opportunity for the public to make comments on the city's Annual Action plan. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers regarding the FY 2022 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Reapportionment Commission Narrows Down Maps Being Considered to Two
The Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has narrowed down possible new district maps to two versions that have 6 wards each. Jamestown City Council President and Reapportionment member Tony Dolce said the map that changes districts the least in … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Chair Greg Rabb Steps Down
The Jamestown Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday was Greg Rabb's last as a member and as its Chair. Rabb said one of the things he was proud of during his time on the Planning Commission was passing the city's award winning Urban Design Plan … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Sends Resolutions on Sidewalk Plowing, Emergency Alert System to Next Step
Resolutions regarding sidewalk plowing, eradicating Tree of Heaven along the Chadakoin River, and an emergency alert program are moving forward for a vote by Jamestown City Council. The shared services agreement between the City and Jamestown … [Read more...]
