The City of Jamestown will join communities across the nation in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The annual community-building campaign promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Request To Apply For Funding For Jamestown Riverwalk
Jamestown City Council will review a request by the City to apply for grant funding to make improvements to the Jamestown Riverwalk. The Department of Development is seeking approval to apply for up to $2 million in Environmental Protection funds … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Reducing Commercial Re-Roofing Permitting Fees
Jamestown City Council will vote on whether to reduce permitting fees for commercial re-roofing in the city. The resolution under new business would adjust the fees for Level 1 renovation permits from $0.25 per square foot to $0.08 per square … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Issuing Bond For Cassadaga Water Pump Station Project
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on issuing a bond for work to be done to the Cassadaga Pump Station. The resolution under new business requests the city issue Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $1.5 million at prevailing interest … [Read more...]
Jamestown Seeking Community Input On Nearly $1.4 Million In Grant Funding
The Jamestown Department of Development is looking for community input on how to use nearly $1.4 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City of Jamestown is designated as a Community Development Block … [Read more...]
NYS Has Launched Lead Rental Registry Program
New York State has launched its Lead Rental Registry Program. The City of Jamestown, including all houses in the 14701 zip code area, is one of 25 communities selected for the initiative. The state regulations were finalized last week and the … [Read more...]
Two Jamestown Residents Charged With Animal Cruelty After Neglected Animals, Dead Puppy Found At Apartment
Two Jamestown residents are facing animal cruelty charges after neglected animals and a dead puppy were found on their property. Jamestown Police said that officers got a search warrant on March 23 to conduct an animal neglect investigation for an … [Read more...]
City Shares How People Can Report Housing Complaints
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...]
