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Two Grant Programs for Jamestown Businesses Now Available

June 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two grant programs for businesses in the city of Jamestown are now available. The Jamestown Department of Development announced that the application process for the Information Technology Upgrades grant and the Downtown Small Business Evolution … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Downtown Small Business Evolution grant, Information Technology Upgrades grant, Jamestown Department of Development

Grant Application Process Open for Roof, Sewer, Water Repairs for Jamestown Homeowners

June 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Grant funding for fixing roofs and sewer lines is now available for Jamestown homeowners as well as an infrastructure grant program for city businesses. The City of Jamestown Department of Development opened the application process today, June 1, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Business Building and Property Infrastructure Improvement, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Roof, sewer lateral or water line repairs, Stephanie Wright

City Council Approves Hiring 3 Police Officers, 4 Firefighters

May 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved hiring new three police officers and four firefighters. The new positions will be funded with $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said it represents a large chunk of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Captain Robert Samuelson, Cathedral Oak trees, Eddie Sundquist, Gary Moffat, Gun Violence Unit, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Tony Dolce

Jamestown Public Market Hoping to Create Food Action Plan, Requests ARP Funding

May 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Market is requesting funding from the City to create a Food Action Plan and "Jamestown's Kitchen." Market Director Linnea Carlson said for the last four years the market has operated as a food system and food advocacy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, COVID-19, Food Action Plan, Grow Jamestown Community Garden, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Mobile Market, Jamestown Public Market, Jamestown's Kitchen, Linnea Carlson

Jamestown Ward 2, Ward 5 Annual Action Plan Walking Tours Scheduled for May 7

May 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development will hold its Ward 2 and Ward 5 Walking Tours on its Annual Action Plan this Saturday, May 7. The Ward 5 tour starts at 10:00 a.m. at Fletcher Elementary School with the Ward 2 tour starting at noon at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Jamestown City Council Passes $5 Million in ARPA Projects, Feral Cat Program

April 26, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council passed over $5 million in American Rescue Plan funded projects, with four resolutions for economic development related initiatives failing to pass. Council members Marie Carrubba, Andrew Faulkner, Kim Ecklund, and Randy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, JCC Small Business Development Center, Jeff Russell, JURA, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Randy Daversa, school zone speed cameras, TNVR program, Tony Dolce, Trap Neuter Vaccination and Return Program

Jamestown DOD Annual Action Plan Walking Tour for April 9 Postponed

April 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The walking tour planned for Saturday as part of public input on the City of Jamestown's Annual Action Plan has been postponed due to anticipated inclement weather. The Jamestown Department of Development said in a release they will announce a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Community Input on CDBG/HOME Plan To Include Walking Tours

March 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The community's opportunity to give input on the annual Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds plan will be expanded this year. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said they plan to hold walking tours in each ward in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, CDBG, Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, CHRIC, Citizen Opportunity for Development and Equality, City Council Housing Committee, CODE Inc., Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Takes Place Saturday, New Dates Announced

August 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Program has announced an updated community clean-up schedule. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the next event is tomorrow from 8am to noon in the neighborhoods between North Main Street to Lakeview … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, Crystal Surdyk, Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Program, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Zion Covenant Church

Jamestown DOD Announces Public Meetings on Local Preservation Ordinance

May 14, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development has announced two public meetings regarding adopting a local preservation ordinance for historic structures in the city. City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle will give a presentation on the scope and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ellen Shadle, Jamestown Department of Development, local preservation ordinance

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