While service calls are down almost 10%, violent crime increased by 6.69% in 2024 in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Police Department stated in their annual report that there were seven homicides in the city last year, four of which have … [Read more...]
City, School District Discuss Guardrail Options For Persell Middle School
Costs to put a guardrail up by Persell Middle School could now be $27,000 to $30,000. City Council Public Safety Chair Jeff Russell shared that update at Council’s work session Monday night. He said Mayor Kim Ecklund and Acting Public Works … [Read more...]
City Council To Learn More About Proposed Local Preservation Ordinance
Jamestown City Council will hear a presentation on a proposed Local Preservation Ordinance tonight. The LPO was first presented to the Jamestown Planning Commission in June 2021 but no action has been taking by the Commission on the … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Nuisance Officer To Return After City Council Approves Hiring of 5 Police Officers
The City of Jamestown’s Nuisance Officer position is set to return following Jamestown City Council’s approval for Jamestown Police to hire five police officers. Council approved the resolution at their Monday night voting session. Jamestown … [Read more...]
Program To Install 1,000 Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Jamestown Approved
A program to install 1,000 carbon monoxide detectors in Jamestown homes has been approved by City Council. The Jamestown Fire Department received $176,297 in funding from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for the purpose of establishing … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Hiring 5 Police Officers
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on hiring five police officers as wells as creating a Carbon Monoxide Prevention Program. The Jamestown Police Department stated in a staff report that the fiscal impact to hire an officer is $60,536.26, … [Read more...]
JPS Superintendent Wants Guardrail Reinstalled Near Persell Middle School
Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent agrees that a guardrail should be reinstalled near Persell Middle School. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said he's willing to do whatever necessary for the safety of children, "I 100% believe there should be guardrails, … [Read more...]
Some Community Members Express Concern With Local Law Enforcement
Members of the Jamestown community are expressing their concern over how local police officers conducts themselves. Some of these concerns were voiced at a community discussion on law enforcement and justice held by Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Department Looks To Create Carbon Monoxide Prevention Program
The Jamestown Fire Department is working on creating a Carbon Monoxide Prevention Program. In July 2024, the Department received $176,297 in funding from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for the purpose of establishing the … [Read more...]
City Council Members Calling For Guide Rail To Be Replaced By Persell Middle School
Jamestown City Council members are calling for a guiderail to be reinstalled at an intersection near Persell Middle School. The guiderail was removed when the intersection of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue was reconfigured in 2024. Public … [Read more...]
