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City Council to Vote on Ward Boundary Lines, New Equipment

December 19, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on a local law to establish new Ward Boundary lines at its voting session tonight. The new map recommended by the Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has few changes in ward boundaries. Council also will vote … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Reapportionment Commission, Rand Machine Products Inc.

Jamestown’s 3rd Quarter Sales Tax Down 2.1% From 2021

December 5, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

City of Jamestown sales tax receipts are down 2.1% for the third quarter of 2022 compared with the same quarter in 2021. Jamestown received $2,206,455, which is $48,207 less than in 2021. Currently, the city has received 74.7% of its budgeted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Fire Prevention Outreach Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, John Sellstrom, Mark Dean, Rand Machine Products Inc., Sales Tax, SHI International

Jamestown City Council Passes 2023 Budget with No Tax Increase, No Parking Rate Increase

November 29, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

There will be no tax increase and no parking meter increase in the 2023 City Budget passed by Jamestown City Council. There were 27 amendments voted on by Council. Finance Chair and Council member at Large Kim Ecklund said some of those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan Act, Dan Stone, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Parking, SWAT team, Tony Dolce

City Exploring Legal Options Following Fire at 1061 Allen Street

November 21, 2022 By WRFA 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

Jamestown Police Chief Concerned About Cuts to Budget

November 8, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Chief has concerns over cuts or under-funding of several areas of the department's budget. Chief Tim Jackson, presenting to City Council, said training and instruction was only funded with $30,000 when $60,000 was requested. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Matt Coon, Patrick Monaghan, SWAT team, Tim Jackson

Jamestown City Council to Hear Police, Fire Budget Presentations; Review Video-Conferencing Law

November 7, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

American Rescue Plan funded projects related to housing and funds for non-profits are back on the Jamestown City Council work session agenda for tonight. Council also will review a local law that authorizes the use of video-conferencing for public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Veterans Day

City Council Approves Hiring 3 Police Officers, 4 Firefighters

May 24, 2022 By WRFA 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

City Council Requesting More Info On Hiring Additional Police, Firefighters

May 17, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members are requesting more clarification on a proposal to hire new Police Officers and Firefighters. The proposed hiring is part of public safety investments announced by administration and members of the City Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City Council Public Safety Committee, Gun Violence Unit, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Ryan Thompson, Sales Tax, Tony Dolce, Zach Altschuler

Resolution to Hire More Police & Firefighters On City Council Agenda

May 16, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a resolution at its work session to use $3.2 million of American Rescue Plan funds to hire three Jamestown Police officers and four Jamestown firefighters. The proposed hiring is part of public safety investments … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Cherry Street Parking Ramp, City Council Public Safety Committee, Gun Violence Unit, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Pride Festival, Ryan Thompson, Sales Tax, Spring Street Parking Ramp, Yassou Festival

NYS DEC Urges Caution as Statewide Burn Ban Ends

May 16, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

While New York State's annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning ended May 14, the State DEC is still urging caution. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "The risk of wildfires remains … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, Brush Burning, Jamestown Fire Department, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, recreational fires, Rob Smith

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