The City of Jamestown will hold its first of two Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Events this Saturday, September 24. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Bergman Park. Broken electronics and residential bulk trash will … [Read more...]
Over 60 People Come out to Discuss Public Safety, Other Issues at City Council Public Forum
Public safety was just one issue discussed with over 60 people who attended a public forum held by Jamestown City Council Wednesday night. Council President Tony Dolce stated one of his goals has been to hold these kinds of forums outside of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Human Rights Commission Asked to Help Research Social Equity Index Platforms for City
The Jamestown Human Rights Commission is being asked to help the City of Jamestown research social equity platforms. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, at the HRC meeting on August 19, said the city has been discussing providing equity in services … [Read more...]
City to Hold Public Forum Following Fatal Shooting on Prendergast Avenue
One person was killed and one injured in a targeted drive-by shooting on Prendergast Avenue Friday afternoon. Jamestown Police say the incident happened just before 1:00 p.m. in the 800 block of Prendergast. 35-year-old Jesus Batista Perez was … [Read more...]
Jamestown Dept. of Development Holding ‘Community Convenings’ Tonight on East Second Street
The Jamestown Department of Development will hold the first of a series of "community convenings" tonight. City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle will moderate the discussion from 5:30 to 7:00pm at The Resource Center parking lot on the north side of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for ANEW Center, Tables Site Plan for COI’s Women’s Homeless Shelter
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan for the Salvation Army's ANEW center while tabling site plans for Chautauqua Opportunities' Women's Homeless Shelter. The site plan approval for the Salvation Army facility is contingent … [Read more...]
Two Grant Programs for Jamestown Businesses Now Available
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...]
Grant Application Process Open for Roof, Sewer, Water Repairs for Jamestown Homeowners
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...]
City Council Approves Hiring 3 Police Officers, 4 Firefighters
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...]
Jamestown Public Market Hoping to Create Food Action Plan, Requests ARP Funding
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...]