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Street Closure: Prendergast Avenue Between East Second, East Third Streets

October 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Prendergast Avenue will be closed downtown today between East Second and Third Streets. Jamestown Acting Public Works Director Mark Roetzer said the closure is due to crane work on the Municipal Building roof. That block of Prendergast Avenue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Department of Public Works, Street Closure

Leaf Collection Begins In Jamestown on October 30

October 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Leaf collection begins in the City of Jamestown on Monday, October 30. The Jamestown Department of Public Works advises residents to rake leaves to the terrace area behind the curb and not into the street. Please refrain from placing any trash, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Leaf Collection, Yard Waste Site

Sidewalk Plowing Program For Jamestown Public Schools Moving Forward This Winter

October 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A sidewalk plowing program between the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Public Schools will move forward this winter. Interim DPW and Parks Director Mark Roetzer informed City Council that the two new sidewalk plows that the school district … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Mark Roetzer

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jeff Lehman – March 30, 2023

March 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley had the opportunity to speak with Jamestown Department of Public Works and Acting Parks Director Jeff Lehman, who is retiring from City Government. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jeff Lehman

City Council Approves ARP Grant Allocations to Three Jamestown Businesses

March 29, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Three grant allocations totaling $365,060 to Jamestown businesses have been approved by Jamestown City Council. The three resolutions were approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation board at its March meeting, but each exceeded the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Faulkner, City Planning Commission, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jeff Lehman, Jeff Russell, Labyrinth Press Company, Mark Roetzer, Panache, Summit Wealth Management

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Sales of City-Owned Parcels

March 22, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has finally approved the sale of two city-owned parcels. The Commission, lacking a quorum at its meetings in January and February, was unable to take action until this month. The two parcels include property on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Central Garage, Falcon Conveyor, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Planning Commission, Kim and Shane Collins, Scott Clark

New Downtown Parking Meters Causing Headaches for Motorists and City

March 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The new parking meters in downtown Jamestown are causing headaches for users and city administration. Council Member at Large Jeff Russell shared at the March 6 work session that a resident contacted him about the meters not accepting change, even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jeff Lehman, Jeff Russell, parking meters

City Council Approves ARP Funds for Sr. Citizen Program, Tables Smart Communities Pledge

January 31, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved a final installment of funds to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program. The additional $377,528 in American Rescue Plan funds will cover any remaining approved applications that could not be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City Council Finance Committee, Climate Smart Communities Pledge, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Board, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Kim Ecklund, Lillian Ney, Lisa Volpe, Luke Fodor, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Tamu Graham-Reinhardt, Thomas Benson, Tom Benson

City Council to Vote on Allocating More ARP Funds

January 30, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote to add a final installment of funds to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program tonight. The Council Finance Committee had recommended using an additional $282,856 in American Rescue Plan funds to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Animal Holding facility contract, City Council Finance Committee, Jamestown Assessor's Office, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jennifer Williams, Kim Ecklund, Pick of the Litter, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program

City Council to Review Resolution to Use $900,000 in ARP Funds for Water Main Replacements

January 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a request to use $900,000 of American Rescue Plan funds for water main replacements on Roland Road and Juliet Street. The staff report said there has been nine water main breaks on Juliet Street between Camp and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Clean Water grant, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Salary Review Commission

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