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New JLDC Bylaws Shift, Consolidate Board Appointment Power to Mayor

January 26, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

UPDATE: Liuzzo Criticizes, Dolce Clarifies Process for Changing JLDC Bylaws [Jan. 30, 2018] JAMESTOWN (Jan. 26, 2018) - The mayor of Jamestown now has more power when it comes to making appointments to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, John Zabrodsky, Justin Hanft, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Sam Teresi, Tim Smeal, Todd Tranum, Wastewater Treatment Plant

Planning Commission Requests More Details in Ice Arena Expansion

January 25, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal says some issues still need to be resolved before the Jamestown Planning Commission is ready to vote on a site plan for the proposed addition to Northwest Arena. On Tuesday, the commission held a discussing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Planning Commission, Northwest Arena

City Officials: Residents, Businesses are Responsible for Snow Removal on Sidewalks

January 24, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Much of our winter snow has melted but there is a good chance we’ll be seeing more of it in the next couple months. As a result, Jamestown Public Works Director Jeff Lehman is reminding residents and business owners that it is their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Works, Jeff Lehman, Sam Teresi

Crime Rate at a 25-Year Low in Jamestown

January 23, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Overall crime in the city of Jamestown for 2017 was at its lowest level in 25 years. That’s according to Jamestown Police Chief and Public Safety Director Harry Snellings, who went over the overall crime statistics in the city for last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crime Rate, Harry Snellings, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department

[LISTEN] Liuzzo Criticizes Appointment of Former Council President to BPU, Two Other Agencies

January 23, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Former Jamestown City Council President Greg Rabb is the new chair of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. Rabb, who lost reelection in November, was appointed to the BPU earlier this month by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Andrew Liuzzo, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission, Marie Carrubba, Sam Teresi, Tony Dolce

City Resident Disappointed Over Not Being Reappointed to Agency, Despite Helping to Secure Funding

January 23, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - A city resident is letting city officials know he's upset over not being reappointed to a city agency at the start of the new year. Former Riverfront Management Council member Doug Champ said that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Chautauqua Watershed and Management Alliance, Doug Champ, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Riverfront Management Council, Sam Teresi, Wastewater Treatment Plant

Carrubba Finds Seat on Board of Public Utilities, Rabb Begins New Four-Year Term

January 9, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - With Marie Carrubba's election to president of the Jamestown City Council, she will also become a member of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. On Monday night the City Council acted on more than two dozen mayoral appointments to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Cornell, Dow Street Substation, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Maria Jones, Marie Carrubba, Martha Zenns, Public Service Commission, Ralph Wallace, Sam Teresi, Tyler Case, Wastewater Treatment Plant

MAST Representation Returns to JLDC

January 9, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Over two dozen different mayoral appointments were approved by the Jamestown City Council during Monday night’s inaugural meeting. In addition to several re-appointments to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, the council also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, John Wittaker, John Zabrodsky, Justin Hanft, Kim Ecklund, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Marie Carrubba, Russ Diethrick, Tim Smeal, Todd Tranum, Tony Dolce, Tyler Case

Carrubba elected Council President, Rabb to Continue Serving on BPU

January 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Women hold majority on council for the first time in the city's 132-year history JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its inaugural voting session on Monday night at City Hall. Councilwoman Marie Carrubba (D-Ward 4) was tapped to replace … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Liuzzo, Brent Sheldon, Greg Rabb, Harry Snellings, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission, Kim Ecklund, Lillian Ney, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Maria Jones, Marie Carrubba, Martha Zenns, Sam Teresi, Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission, Tim Smeal, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Tyler Case, Vanessa Weinert, Vicki James

New President to be Appointed During First City Council Meeting of 2018

January 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown City Council will have its first meeting of 2018 when it convenes Monday, Jan. 8 at city hall. A highlight of the meeting will be the appointment of a new council president. The new president will replace former council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Liuzzo, Brent Sheldon, Chuck Cornell, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Maria Jones, Marie Carrubba, Ralph Wallace, Sam Teresi, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Vanessa Weinert, Vicki James

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