JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved three separate amendments to city code, including two changes to city zoning law. The changes involve towing of vehicles from private property, prohibiting first-floor residential occupancy for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Economic Development, Addressing Poverty, and Government Efficiency Highlight 2017 State of the City Message
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi delivered his 2017 State of the City message to the Jamestown City Council and members of the press on Monday night. However, just like last year, the mayor decided not to read the State … [Read more...]
State of the City, Tax Abatement Resolution Scheduled for Monday Night’s City Council Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its first voting session of 2017 Monday night with a full agenda, including the delivery of the mayor's annual State of the City report. However, it remains to be seen if the report will be read aloud, … [Read more...]
City, BPU Begin Process of Annexing Property from Ellicott to Save Money on Tax Payments
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown is hoping to save money in the future by annexing a piece of city-owned property currently located in the town of Ellicott. On Monday the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities approved a resolution asking Jamestown … [Read more...]
BPU Officials Attend City Council Meeting to Explain Changes to Garbage Pickup Policy
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities recently sent out a message reminding solid waste customers about new rules that are now in effect regarding garbage pickup (copied below). As a result, members of the Jamestown City Council have … [Read more...]
City Officials Consider Tax Abatement Program to Encourage Rehab of Vacant, Condemned Properties
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council got its first look Monday night at a proposed program that would address abandoned and vacant homes and properties in the city. City Development Director Vince DeJoy said that through the proposed Local … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Residents Speak For and Against Proposed Housing Development on North Side of City
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Several people were on hand for Monday's Jamestown City Council voting session to voice their support or concerns regarding the proposed Jackson Spring housing development on the city's north … [Read more...]
Electronic Sign Recommendations to be Finalized During Tuesday’s Planning Commission Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The December meeting of the Jamestown Planning Commission takes place Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in the Mayor's Conference Room, fourth floor of city hall. Among the items on the agenda is a discussion LED Electronic Signage zoning code … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Meets Monday Night
The Jamestown City Council will hold its final voting session of 2016 Monday night at city hall. VIEW MEETING AGENDA The agenda includes a pair of resolutions that focus on replacing more than 150 light fixtures in the Cherry St. and Main St. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Teresi Addresses City Snowplowing and Removal Following Weekend Storm
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Despite the challenges and justified criticism, the snow plowing and removal efforts by city road crews this past weekend deserve to be recognized. That’s the message from Jamestown mayor Sam … [Read more...]
