JAMESTOWN - The cost of the Annexation issue between the city of Jamestown and town of Ellicott, Village of Falconer and Falconer School District is costing taxpayers and local utility customers more than $450,000. At issue is the city's effort to … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Approves Increase in Legal Fees for Annexation Case, Total Now at $280,000
JAMESTOWN - Legal fees in the annexation case between the city of Jamestown and the Town of Ellicott / Village of Falconer continue to climb. On Monday afternoon the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities unanimously approved a $110,000 change order … [Read more...]
State, County and Local Officials to Gather for Community ‘Ask Us’ Event Tuesday Night at Love School
JAMESTOWN - City residents who want to meet informally with their state, county, and city representatives will have the opportunity to do so Tuesday night on the city’s north side. City Councilman Andrew Liuzzo (At Large) has organized the “Ask … [Read more...]
Constable Appointment Not on Agenda for August Voting session, SRO Resolution and JCC Property Sale to Be Acted On
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding its monthly voting session Monday night at City Hall. Among the items on the agenda is assigning three school resource officers to work at Jamestown Public Schools during the 2018-19 school … [Read more...]
Jamestown Tax Levy in 2017 was Below State Average, But Tax Rate was Still Second Highest in NY
JAMESTOWN - Later this year, Jamestown city officials will be focusing their attention on the 2019 City Budget. In October Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi will present his executive spending plan to the Jamestown City Council, which will then have the … [Read more...]
City Sales Tax Revenue Higher than Anticipated for First Half of Year
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council received some positive financial news on Monday with a report sales tax revenue for the second quarter being higher than projected. City Comptroller Joe Bellitto reported to the finance committee that sales … [Read more...]
City Councilman Organizes Public ‘Ask Us’ Event for Tuesday, Aug. 28
JAMESTOWN - A member of the Jamestown City Council is encouraging city residents to attend a public “Ask Us” event scheduled for next Tuesday night, Aug. 28. City Councilman Andrew Liuzzo (At Large) has organized the event at Love School near the … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Falconer, Ellicott Officials Still Await Date for Annexation Hearing in Appellate Court
ROCHESTER - It's still not known when a state appellate court will hear arguments involving Jamestown's proposed annexation of a piece of city-owned property located in the village of Falconer / Town of Ellicott. The Appellate Division of the New … [Read more...]
Axeman Motorcycle Club Provides Details for Upcoming ‘Fill the Bus’ Campaign
JAMESTOWN - With school just around the corner, a group of current and retired professional firefighters in Jamestown is once again calling on the public to help in their effort to collect school supplies. During Monday night’s Jamestown City … [Read more...]
NYSDOT Proposes Lane Reduction for Fluvanna Ave. in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Public Works Committee received its first look at proposed lane changes to Fluvanna Ave. during a work session Monday night. City Public Works Director Jeff Lehman told the committee members because the stretch … [Read more...]
