Increase in animal control costs and the loss of federal funding for equipment are two issues for Jamestown Police and Fire Departments’ 2026 budget. Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson told City Council members Monday night at his budget … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Dept. Receives New Decontamination Equipment
New firefighter decontamination equipment has been installed at Jamestown Fire Department Station 1 thanks to an EPA grant and Housing Court fine. The City of Jamestown funded the project through a $25,000 reimbursement from the U.S. Environmental … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested For Damaging City Property Following Car Fire
A Jamestown man was arrested after the car he was working on caused a fire that damaged city property. Jamestown Police said that the Jamestown Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire just after 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at West Eighth Street at … [Read more...]
Gus Macker 3-On-3 Tournament This Weekend
The 2025 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to Jamestown Community College’s campus this Saturday and Sunday. The event is hosted by the City of Jamestown, Collaborative Children’s Solutions (CCS), and signature sponsor, Southern … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Kayak Rental Lease, Accept Grants For Bandshell Stairs Work
Jamestown City Council will vote on an updated lease agreement to allow Chadakoin Paddle to rent kayaks at McCrea Point Park. The two-year agreement will allow the company, located at 701 West Eighth Street, to place a storage unit on park grounds … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Arrested On Arson Charges
A Jamestown woman has been arrested after Police say she set fire to a house in the city. Jamestown Police said the Jamestown Fire Department responded to a house fire on the southside of the city just after 6:30 Saturday night. An investigation … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Hear Proposal That Aims To Speed Up New Housing Development
Jamestown City Council will hear a proposal Monday night that would speed up new housing development in the city. Jamestown Department of Development staff will present on a pre-permitting concept first to the Housing Committee at 6:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test Screening This Weekend
The City of Jamestown Fire Department will host its Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test Screening Event this weekend. The event will take place on from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at the Northwest Savings … [Read more...]
Jamestown Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon Retiring May 9
Jamestown Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon is set to retire on May 9. And now, a recently passed resolution will separate the leadership over the police and fire departments. In 2002, former Mayor Sam Teresi created the Director of Public Safety … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On HOME Program Funds Reallocation, Resolution To Separate Police, Fire Dept. Leadership
Jamestown City Council will vote on reallocating HOME program funds and also vote on a resolution to separate the Police and Fire Department leadership. Council will vote on submitting an amendment to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … [Read more...]
