JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved the annexation of the Falconer Dow Street Substation, which is owned by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. During Monday Night’s City Council Meeting, the council voted unanimously on … [Read more...]
City Officials Say Goodbye to Long-Time City Clerk, Appoint His Replacement
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved the appointment of attorney Todd Thomas as city clerk. Thomas is filling the position that is being vacated by long-time clerk James "Jim" Olson, who announced earlier this month he would be … [Read more...]
DEC Commissioner Grants Jamestown SEQR Lead Agency Status for Annexation, Clears Way for Vote
ALBANY - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner has approved giving Jamestown lead agency status in the environmental review of a piece of property the city wants to annex from the Town of Ellicott/Village of … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Act on New City Clerk Appointment During Monday Night’s Meeting
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has found his replacement for to fill the city clerk’s position that is opening up upon the retirement of current clerk James Olson. In a media release sent out Friday afternoon, Teresi announced the appointment of … [Read more...]
Annexation Vote Could be Put on Hold Until After DEC Ruling
JAMESTOWN - September 12 was to be the deadline for when the city of Jamestown, Village of Falconer, and Town of Ellicott would act on an annexation proposal involving the Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation in Falconer. However, because … [Read more...]
Teresi Searching for New City Clerk After Olson Announces Retirement
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi is announcing the retirement of long time Director of Financial Services/City Clerk, James "Jim" Olson. According to a media release sent out from the mayor's office on Tuesday, Olson is taking a position with a local … [Read more...]
Regional Economic Development Official to Meet, Tour Jamestown Next Week
JAMESTOWN - Officials with the New York State Western New York Regional Economic Development Council will be coming to Jamestown next week to get a first-hand look at how the state’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) investment … [Read more...]
Council Tables Street Abandonment Resolution Following Public Hearing
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will wait to act on abandoning a street on the south side of town until after it drafts a letter of understanding stating it will address drainage and other issues in that area. During Monday’s city council … [Read more...]
Hispanic Community Council Representatives to Have Increased Presence at City Council Meetings
JAMESTOWN - Attendance at Jamestown City Council meetings will likely see increased numbers in the future. During Monday’s meeting a contingent of community members from the Hispanic Community Council were on hand to attend the city council … [Read more...]
Jamestown Seeing Increased Coyote Activity
JAMESTOWN - City officials are cautioning residents to be vigilant against coyotes, which have been seen in some neighborhoods on the north and east side of town in recent months. Jamestown city councilman Tony Dolce, who’s Ward is on the north … [Read more...]
