Six areas of the City of Jamestown would be designated “Pilot Residential Districts” under a proposal that changes zoning to allow for infill housing. Jamestown City Council learned more about the proposal at their work session Monday … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Discuss Zoning Changes To Allow For Infill Housing
Jamestown City Council will discuss changing zoning in parts of the city to allow for infill housing. Infill housing is typically new houses constructed on vacant, underused lots interspersed among older, existing properties in established urban … [Read more...]
Discussions To Continue Over Proposed Zoning Change By Jackson-Taylor Park
Jamestown City Council will continue discussions at their work session on changing the zoning of the area near Jackson-Taylor Park. Council initially heard about the proposal at their July work session when it was thought that a local law was … [Read more...]
Vehicles Violating Noise Ordinance Face Towing After 3 Tickets
Motorists who violate Jamestown’s noise ordinance three times can now face having their vehicle towed by the City. Jamestown City Council passed the update to the City’s Noise ordinance Monday night that adds language to allow Jamestown Police … [Read more...]
Former JHS Principal, City Council Member Jim McElrath Honored In Death
Many are mourning the loss of former Jamestown High School Principal and former City Council member at large James McElrath Sr. who died July 25. McElrath was 89. He was served the Jamestown Public Schools district for 26 years, most notably … [Read more...]
Resolutions To Update Noise Ordinance, Dog Impoundment Fees On City Council Voting Agenda
A resolution to update the City of Jamestown’s noise ordinance is on City Council’s agenda tonight. The resolution under new business would add language that allows Jamestown Police to have a car towed and impounded as a public nuisance after the … [Read more...]
City Council To Receive Information On Possible Zoning Change
Jamestown City Council will receive information about a possible zoning change for an area near Jackson-Taylor Park. The information will be presented at the City Council Housing Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight. According to the staff … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Kayak Rental Lease, Accept Grants For Bandshell Stairs Work
Jamestown City Council will vote on an updated lease agreement to allow Chadakoin Paddle to rent kayaks at McCrea Point Park. The two-year agreement will allow the company, located at 701 West Eighth Street, to place a storage unit on park grounds … [Read more...]
Kayak Rental Business Looking To Lease Space at McCrea Point Park
A kayak rental business is looking at leasing space in McCrea Point Park in Jamestown. Jamestown City Council reviewed a lease agreement at their work session to allow Chadakoin Paddle of 701 West Eighth Street to place a storage unit on park … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Hear Proposal That Aims To Speed Up New Housing Development
Jamestown City Council will hear a proposal Monday night that would speed up new housing development in the city. Jamestown Department of Development staff will present on a pre-permitting concept first to the Housing Committee at 6:30 p.m. … [Read more...]








