The Jamestown Department of Development is sharing how people can report housing concerns now that Spring is arriving. Deputy Director of Housing Policy and Development Kasie Foulk gave a presentation to Jamestown City Council members on the … [Read more...]
City Of Jamestown Awarded $1.7 Million For Lead Prevention
The City of Jamestown has been awarded $1.7 million for lead prevention. The funding comes from the Leading in Lead Prevention Program administered by the Housing Trust Fund Corporation under New York State Homes & Community Renewal. The award … [Read more...]
Several Amendments Proposed To Jamestown City Code
Several amendments to the City of Jamestown Code are being proposed including the addition of new requirements for composting. Jamestown City Council members reviewed the amendments which Department of Development staff are mainly to clarify … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Proposed Code Changes
Jamestown City Council will begin the review of several proposed code changes at their work session tonight. The Department of Development has prepared updates to the City Code that includes the areas of Accessory Structures, Driveways, Fences, … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center Working On Finding Funds For Replacing Roof On Historic Mansion
The Fenton History Center is working on finding the funds needed for the roof replacement on the historic mansion. Executive Director Joni Blackman, during her budget presentation to Jamestown City Council, said the estimated cost for the roof … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Increased Fees
Jamestown City Council has approved increasing Department of Development fees and parking permit fees. The Department of Development permit fees had not been adjusted in several years while administrative costs have increased at about a rate of 2% … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote On Increasing Fees
Jamestown City Council will vote on increasing several different fees tonight. Council will vote to increase fees under the Department of Development. Staff say permit fees have not been adjusted in several years while administrative costs have … [Read more...]
Pearl City Lofts Receive Site Plan Approval By Planning Commission
A new apartment building has been given site plan approval by the Jamestown Planning Commission. The Pearl City Lofts will be located at 16 Scott Street and will involve the renovation of the former Westburgh Electric building into 14 market rate … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Begin Budget Presentations
Department presentations on the proposed 2026 City budget start tonight with the Jamestown City Council. The Comptroller’s office as well as the Police and Fire Departments will present their budgets to council members starting at 6:00 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Zoning Board Approves Area Variances For Spring Street Housing Project
The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved the area variances needed for a new housing project on Spring Street. The Blooming Gardens Project by CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments For Living (STEL) initially included seven … [Read more...]
