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...]
Fenton History Center Working On Finding Funds For Replacing Roof On Historic Mansion
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...]
Electric Rates, Road Salt Driving Costs For Public Works, Parks
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...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote On Increasing Fees
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...]
City Rec Baseball Sign-Ups Set For March 5, 12
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...]
Jamestown Parks Starts Christmas Tree Pick-Up Jan. 6
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...]
ArtScape Jamestown Invites Local Artists To Submit Work for 2025 Public Art Program
ArtScape Jamestown is inviting local artists to submit their work for the 2025 ArtScape public art program. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is partnering with Chautauqua Art Gallery, Pearl City Clay House and the City of Jamestown Parks … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Delivered to City Hall
The City of Jamestown's official Christmas Tree has been delivered to City Hall. The 40-foot Norway Spruce was donated by Woodlawn Management Real Estate from a property on King Street. The City’s Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Local Law To Override State Tax Cap
Jamestown City Council has approved a local law to override the state's tax cap as budget presentations continue for the proposed 2025 city budget. Under a state law passed in 2011, local municipalities may only raise property taxes from the prior … [Read more...]
City Looks At Contracting With Collaborative Children’s Solutions To Hold Events In The City
The City of Jamestown is looking to contract with Collaborative Children's Solutions to be the lead agency on holding a number of events in the downtown and Jamestown area. The resolution would fund CCS with $253,000 over four years, equaling out … [Read more...]
