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Jamestown To Hold 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt March 28

March 25, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown’s 78th Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place this Saturday. The free event is open to children ages 12 and under. Families are encouraged to arrive early, baskets in hand and ready for the hunt to begin promptly at 11:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, City of Jamestown, Easter Egg Hunt, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

Turn The River Green Celebration Set For Saturday

March 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Turn the River Green celebration will take place this Saturday. Festivities will begin at 10:00 a.m. on the Jamestown Riverwalk near the Riverwalk Center on South Main Street. Music and family-friendly activities will be featured. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Turn The River Green

City Rec Youth Baseball Sign-Ups Scheduled For Feb. 24, March 5

February 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced sign-ups for the City Recreation Youth Baseball League. Sign-ups will take place on Tuesday, February 24 and Thursday, March 5 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the lobby of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Rec Baseball League, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

Free Pick-Up Of Christmas Trees Begins Today in Jamestown

January 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department will begin their annual pickup of discarded Christmas trees for recycling today. The pickups will be done weather permitting. Residents are asked to place their trees on the terrace … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

UPDATE Jamestown’s Christmas Tree To Be Delivered To Tracy Plaza Friday

November 13, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown’s Christmas Tree will be delivered to Tracy Plaza Friday morning. Parks crews had planned to deliver the tree Thursday morning but wind conditions changed those plans to Friday. This year’s tree is a 40’ tall Douglas Fir … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christmas Tree, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

Fenton History Center Working On Finding Funds For Replacing Roof On Historic Mansion

November 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Fenton History Center is working on finding the funds needed for the roof replacement on the historic mansion. Executive Director Joni Blackman, during her budget presentation to Jamestown City Council, said the estimated cost for the roof … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dormitory Authority of the state of New York, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Joni Blackman, New York State Office of Parks and Historic Preservation

Electric Rates, Road Salt Driving Costs For Public Works, Parks

October 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Increases in electric rates and the cost of road salt are affecting the Jamestown Departments of Public Works and Parks’ budgets. Interim Director of Public Works Mark Roetzer shared with City Council that the departments are facing a 9.75% … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 City Budget, Consolidated Highway Improvement Program, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Mark Roetzer, New York State CHIPS, New York State Public Service Commission, Parks

Jamestown City Council To Vote On Increasing Fees

October 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on increasing several different fees tonight. Council will vote to increase fees under the Department of Development. Staff say permit fees have not been adjusted in several years while administrative costs have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Business District Parking Permit, City Code, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

City Rec Baseball Sign-Ups Set For March 5, 12

February 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Sign-ups for City Rec Youth Baseball are scheduled for March 5 and March 12 in the City of Jamestown. The City Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department will hold the sign-ups in the lobby of City Hall from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Rec Baseball League, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

Jamestown Parks Starts Christmas Tree Pick-Up Jan. 6

January 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Parks Department will begin picking up Christmas Trees for recycling on Monday, January 6. The annual pick-up is weather permitting. Residents are asked to place their tree on the terrace between the street and sidewalk and, if … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christmas Tree, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department

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