JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has proposed a 2019 city budget that will see a slight decrease in the property tax rate. On Tuesday afternoon Teresi rolled out his $36 million proposed spending plan, which contains a $0.13 per $1,000 property tax … [Read more...]
Teresi to Present 2019 City Budget Tuesday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi will present his executive budget for next year during a presentation Tuesday in City Hall. Under the city charter, the Mayor is required complete and present his budget by Oct. 8 each year, unless the day falls on a … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Project Receives Endorsement from State and County Officials, Mayor Teresi Withholding Judgement
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi said he’s holding off on weighing in on a proposed $34 million housing development project until more details come forward. In August the Southern Tier Environments for Living (STEL) used the city's Strategic Planning … [Read more...]
Jamestown Absent from State Comptroller’s List of Municipalities in Fiscal Stress
JAMESTOWN - Despite facing significant budget gaps the past two years that were only closed after additional aid was provided by the state, the city of Jamestown is not on the State Comptroller's latest list of municipalities in fiscal stress or even … [Read more...]
County Executive Confirms There Will be a New Location for Downtown Jamestown CARTS Hub
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello tells WRFA there will be a new location for downtown Hub for the CARTS (Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System) bus service. Since 2013 the designated hub and waiting area for the buses has … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Concerns from Fire Union, Eagle St. Residents
JAMESTOWN - In spite of the cool temperatures and noticeable winds the Jamestown City Council held its September voting session outdoors at Chadakoin Park on Monday night. Among the items that came up, Shawn Shilling - the president of Jamestown … [Read more...]
City Council to Hold September Voting Session at Chadakoin Park
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown City Council will hold its September voting session at a special location and time. The council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 at the Chadakoin Park pavilion, just off of 10th street. Among the items to be acted … [Read more...]
Axeman Motorcycle Club to Collect School Supplies Saturday at Friendly’s
JAMESTOWN - The Axemen Motor cycle club of New York Chapter 4 will be at Friendly’s restaurant on South Main Street Saturday for the 5th annual “Fill the Bus” fundraiser. Organizers will be collecting donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi September 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 12, 2018 WRFA public affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the upcoming city budget, a pending constable appointment, the possibility of … [Read more...]
Recent Attack on Deer Prompts Councilwoman to Remind Public of Coyotes in Area
JAMESTOWN - A member of the Jamestown City Council is reminding residents to be vigilant against coyotes within the city limits. During Monday night’s city council work session, Councilwoman Maria Jones - who also chairs the council's Public … [Read more...]
