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Jamestown to Hold Bulk Trash, Electronics Recycling Event Saturday, Sept. 24

September 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bergman Park, Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Event, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Department of Development

Over 60 People Come out to Discuss Public Safety, Other Issues at City Council Public Forum

September 15, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bail Reform, Chautauqua County Sheriff's Academy, Crystal Surdyk, GIVE Program, Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, gun violence, housing code enforcement, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department, Jim Quattrone, Scott Forster, Tim Jackson, Tony Dolce

Jamestown Human Rights Commission Asked to Help Research Social Equity Index Platforms for City

August 26, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, IDEA Coalition, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Human Rights Commission, National League of Cities, social equity index

City to Hold Public Forum Following Fatal Shooting on Prendergast Avenue

August 22, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 800 Block Prendergast Avenue Shooting, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Jesus Batista Perez, Tim Jackson, Tony Dolce

Jamestown Dept. of Development Holding ‘Community Convenings’ Tonight on East Second Street

August 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: community convenings, East Second Street, Ellen Shadle, Jamestown Department of Development, The Resource Center

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan for ANEW Center, Tables Site Plan for COI’s Women’s Homeless Shelter

August 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Americans with Disabilities Act, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua Opportunities, Community Development Block Grant, Homeless Housing and Assistance Program, homeless shelter, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Planning Commission, Josiah Lamp, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Salvation Army, Salvation Army Anew Center

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

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