MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Dec. 14, 2017. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with outgoing Jamestown City Council President Greg Rabb as he reflects on 10 years of public service to the Jamestown community. … [Read more...]
Resolution to Eliminate Free 2-Hour Parking Downtown will Likely be Tabled
JAMESTOWN - A proposal to eliminate all 2-hour courtesy (free) parking spaces in downtown Jamestown will likely be tabled later this month. Jamestown city councilman and finance committee chair Tony Dolce told WRFA Wednesday that he will recommend … [Read more...]
City Officials Receive Details on Northwest Arena Expansion Plan
AMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council this week learned more about the sale of a piece of city land in downtown Jamestown that will be used to help in the expansion effort of the Northwest Arena. The Arena wants to build an addition along the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Officials Hear Concerns, Questions Regarding Proposed Sale of Wastewater Treatment Facility
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city officials were bombarded with concerns and questions regarding a proposal to sell the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities wastewater treatment plant to the Jamestown Local Development … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Eliminating Free Downtown Parking Spaces
“There were business people involved in the proposal and it was their recommendation. They came [to the council] a couple of weeks ago and said this is what they wanted. Now whether or not every business is in agreement with it, I can’t say." - … [Read more...]
James Prendergast Library Board Holds Meeting to Discuss Fate of Unsold Artwork
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees held a special meeting Thursday determine how to proceed with six classic oil paintings by European artists that were not sold during a recent auction at Sotheby’s. On Nov. 21 a total of … [Read more...]
City Council Passes 2018 Budget with $947,000 in Additional State Aid
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved the $35.7 million, 2018 city budget Monday night during its November voting session by a vote of 7 to 1. The vote came after councilman and finance committee chair Tony Dolce announced that state … [Read more...]
Budget Highlights City Council November Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will meet Monday in city hall for its monthly voting session. During the meeting, council members are expected to vote on the proposed $35.7 million 2018 city budget. When the budget was presented by Mayor … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on $1 Million State Funding Request for Long-Vacant Downtown Building is Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will host a Public Hearing Monday night, Nov. 27, to consider an application for state funding to help restore a downtown building that’s been closed for more than a decade. According to a recent public … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Charter Violation, Long-Term Budget Planning, Library Funding Addressed During Budget Hearing
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Jamestown City Council Monday night hosted a public hearing on the 2018 City Budget, with only three individuals on hand to share their thoughts on the $35.7 million spending plan that includes a $947,000 … [Read more...]
