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...]
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...]
