JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council does not have the authority to overturn a recent decision by the city zoning board to provide a variance to the Sheldon House. City attorney Marilyn Lehman and city council member Tony Dolce offered the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sheldon House Hearing and Public Discussion
Originally airing Thursday, May 12, 2016. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A news feature on the historic Sheldon House in Jamestown NY, featuring comments from Jason Spain from the Lynn Development Group, attorney Neil Robinson, and Lakeview … [Read more...]
Jessica Goodell to Serve as 2016 JCC Commencement Speaker
JAMESTOWN - A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and author will deliver the 2016 commencement address at Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus on May 21. Jessica Goodell earned a degree in social sciences from JCC in just two semesters, … [Read more...]
City Zoning Board Approves Variance for Sheldon House
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a variance for the Sheldon House to be designated as a C1 commercial space. The move clears the way for Jamestown Community College to sell the property, located on the corner of Lakeview … [Read more...]
City Zoning Board to Consider Sheldon House Variance Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - The future of the Sheldon House will likely be determined Wednesday in city hall. The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to meet Wednesday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. to determine if a special use variance can be issued for the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – 2016 Jazz Fest at Jamestown Community College
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Monday, April 18, 2016. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Neil Flory and Ralph "Raz" Rasmussen about the The Mark Filsinger Eleventet jazz ensemble, which will headline JCC’s Jazz Fest on April … [Read more...]
Sheldon House Variance Decision Likely to Be Made in June
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission met on Tuesday afternoon and took action on a resolution involving the proposed sale of the Sheldon House. The historic home, located in a residential area on Lakeview Ave, is owned by Jamestown … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission to Discuss Environmental Impact of Proposed Sheldon House Sale
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at city hall. Among the items on the agenda is a Statement of Environmental Impact for the Sheldon House. The commission is expected to Discuss and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kerri Brown Discusses Bellevue University
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 7, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Kerri Brown, Community College Outreach Manager for Bellevue University, to learn more about the online course … [Read more...]
City Zoning Board will be Lead Agent in Sheldon House Review Process
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be acting on a resolution later this month involving the future of the Sheldon House on Lakeview Ave. The property, which is currently owned by Jamestown Community College – has been up for sale with the … [Read more...]
