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City Grant Fund for Non-Profits Now Accepting Applications

March 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Non-profits can now apply for American Rescue Plan funding through the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Department of Development has opened the application period for the Non-Profit Assistance grant program. Non-Profits that have been impacted by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Non-Profit Assistance Program

JURA Board Creates New Managerial Position Focused on Housing

March 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board has approved the creation of a new position focused on housing. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the city faces a monumental task when it comes to housing issues, including housing code … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Haskin, Ben Haskins, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board

Westside Community Convening Set for March 21

March 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development’s Community Convening meeting for the westside has been scheduled for March 21. The public meeting will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 21 in the Lincoln Elementary School auditorium at 301 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: community convenings, Ellen Shadle, Jamestown Department of Development

City of Jamestown Closed Out 2022 Just Over Budget for Sales Tax Revenues

February 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown closed out 2022 just over budget for  revenues. In the sales tax report that will be presented to City Council tonight, the total sales tax collections for 2022 totaled $8,137,477. This is $5,943 more than what was budgeted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Sales Tax, zoning code

119 Jobs Created in Jamestown Through American Rescue Plan Funded Economic Development Programs

February 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Economic development programs funded by American Rescue Plan monies have created 119 jobs so far in Jamestown. Department of Development Grants Manager Tim O'Dell, presenting to Jamestown City Council, provided a results summary for 2022 that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Building Property Infrastructure Improvement, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Initiative, Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Small Business Evolution program, Information Technology program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Roof Sewer Lateral Replacement Program, Tim O'Dell

JLDC Board Requests to Review Business Grant Applications

January 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Local Development Corporation board members are requesting to review Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant applications. The American Rescue Plan funded program was allocated $750,000 by City Council with $749,980 in requests … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Beer Snob, BS Wholesale Florist, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, Falcon Acquisitions, Fringe Hair Salon, It's Your Day, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Kim Ecklund, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache, Summit Wealth Management, Tim O'Dell, Tony Dolce

JURA Approves $1.4 Million 2023 Budget That Adds 2 New Positions

December 15, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board has approved the agency's 2023 budget which includes two additional personnel. The $1.4 million budget includes the creation of a Compliance Manager position as well as the hiring of an additional Target … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Code Enforcement Officer, Community Development Block Grant, Community Housing Development Organization, Compliance Manager, Crystal Surdyk, Healthy Homes Production Grant Program, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board, JURA 2023 Budget, U.S. Housing and Urban Development

Southside Community Convening Discussion Takes Place December 8

December 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development will hold a Community Convening discussion for the southside of the city on Thursday, December 8. The event will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Tree of Life Evangelical Lutheran Church at 825 … [Read more...]

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

City Comptroller to Leave Position Just Five Months After Taking Job

December 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Comptroller John Sellstrom will be resigning less than six months after taking the job. City Council had approved the appointment of Sellstrom in July following the resignation of Ryan Thompson as Comptroller. Thompson left the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Catherine Maycock, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, John Sellstrom, Kim Ecklund, Ryan Thompson

City Exploring Legal Options Following Fire at 1061 Allen Street

November 21, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The cause of last week's fire at 1061 Allen Street remains under investigation. The Jamestown Fire Department declared the fire out on Friday, November 18, two days after the massive blaze resulted in response by 13 local fire companies. Officials … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, Crystal Surdyk, Environmental Protection Agency, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Patricia Rusiniak, Richard G. Rusiniak, Richard Rusiniak

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