The Jamestown Mayor’s Office, Development and Parks Departments are holding a Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day this Saturday. Residents may bring bulk trash and old electronics for recycling to Hughes Avenue in Allen Park between … [Read more...]
City Looking at Modular Homes As Way to Improve Housing Stock
The City of Jamestown is looking at modular homes as a way to possibly bring in new housing stock to the city. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said there's plenty of housing in the city but not "great quality housing stock," "There's a lot … [Read more...]
Business Improvements Grant Program Reopened in Jamestown
A business improvements grant program has been reopened in the city of Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development announced it is accepting applications for the City’s American Rescue Plan Building Property Infrastructure Improvement grant … [Read more...]
E-Scooters Now Available To Rent in Jamestown
E-scooters will be available to rent starting today in Jamestown. Bird, the company contracted to provide e-bikes and e-scooters in the city, announced it's launching the transportation option today that can be activated through Bird’s free mobile … [Read more...]
JLDC Won’t Vote This Month on Allocating $1.5 Million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant Funds
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation does not expect to vote on allocating the $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds this month. JLDC Board member and City Council President Tony Dolce said there isn't a quorum for possible … [Read more...]
City Council To Hear Proposal for Work on Springdale Avenue
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to do street work on Springdale Avenue at its work session tonight. The resolution stems for a petition from residents of the street that asks the City to make repairs to the street. It also follows … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort – August 17, 2023
We talk to Jamestown Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk and City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle about the new JTNY eLab Business Accelerator Cohort and FastTrac Program coming to Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Efforts To Demolish Condemned Houses In Jamestown Moving Forward
The effort to demolish condemned houses in the City of Jamestown is moving forward. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said of the currently 243 condemned properties there are 76 on the demolition list with eight ready to go in terms of lead … [Read more...]
Info Session on Upcoming Business Acceleration Course To Be Held August 17
An informational session will be held Thursday for current and future business owners about a business acceleration course to be held this fall in Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development is set to launch its inaugural JTNY eLab Business … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Working To Revive Neighborhood Watch Program
Jamestown Police are working on the revival of the Neighborhood Watch program in the City. Captain Scott Forster encouraged the dozen residents who attended a community engagement meeting at Jackson-Taylor Park Thursday night to contact him about … [Read more...]