The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the UCAN Women and Children’s Shelter to be installed in the former Jamestown Business College mansion. The presenter representing Architect Chris Cooke said nothing had changed in … [Read more...]
Blooming Gardens Project Receives $4.2 Million From NYS
A project to create 34-units of affordable and supportive housing in Jamestown has received $4.2 million from New York State. The funding is through the New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s annual Low-Income Housing Tax Credit competitive … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Project Expected To Begin Construction Late This Year
The Gateway Lofts Project is expected to begin construction later this year. The project came before the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals for an extension of two variance requests Wednesday. One variance is regarding the number of proposed … [Read more...]
UCAN Women & Children’s Shelter Plans Shared With Jamestown Planning Commission
Initial plans for the UCAN Women & Children’s Shelter have been shared with the Jamestown Planning Commission. Architect Chris Cooke presented drawings and site plans to the Commission to outline how the former Jamestown Business College … [Read more...]
Democrat Regina Brackman Elected As Jamestown City Council’s First Black President
Democrat Regina Brackman has been elected as the first Black Jamestown City Council President in that body’s history. Brackman, who serves Ward 3, was elected unanimously after Republican council members initially nominated prior Council President … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Approves Site Plans For 137 Water Street Brewing
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plans for 137 Water Street Brewing. EcoStrategies Engineering Civil Engineer Andy Johnson presented on the site plan to the commission. Owner Chase Churchill said they had met with … [Read more...]
JURA Approves Property Sale That Will Result In New Housing
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency has approved the sale of property on North Main Street to be used for housing development. JURA members approved a resolution selling 810 North Main Street to Monroe & More LLC for $2,923.81. Department of … [Read more...]
Pearl City Lofts Receive Site Plan Approval By Planning Commission
A new apartment building has been given site plan approval by the Jamestown Planning Commission. The Pearl City Lofts will be located at 16 Scott Street and will involve the renovation of the former Westburgh Electric building into 14 market rate … [Read more...]
Brewery Approved For $200,000 Loan By Jamestown Local Development Corporation
A brewery looking to open by the Chadakoin River has been approved a $200,000 loan from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. 137 Water Street Brewing received approval on two conditions. One is that the project receives approval from the … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Two Loans At Monthly Meeting
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation approved two loans to local businesses at its monthly meeting. AKS Sign Designs was approved for a $75,000 loan for 10 years at 4% interest. Owner Alex Sullivan said the money will be used to help … [Read more...]
