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Jamestown Planning Commission Tables Northwest Savings Bank Site Plan

March 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has tabled a site plan for a new Northwest Savings Bank location in Brooklyn Square. The bank is proposed to be built on the site of the former Chinese restaurant at 7 South Main Street and have a .67 acre … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Johnson, Brooklyn Square, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jeff Nelson, Krog Group, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Northwest Savings Bank, REHC5 LLC, Steve Bell

Gateway Lofts Project Looking For Financing

February 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has received a status update on the Gateway Lofts project. Chairman Mike Laurin requested an update on that project and any other projects that were outstanding in the city at the Commission's meeting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Helping Hands, Elliot Raimondo, Gateway Center, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Mike Laurin, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Steven Ald, the beer snob

Effort To Update Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code Moving Forward

January 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An effort to update the City of Jamestown's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code for the first time in over 25 years is moving forward. Jamestown City Council approved a resolution to contract with C&S Companies of Buffalo in the amount of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, C and S Companies, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, John LaMancuso, Kim Ecklund, Mike Laurin, New York State Department of State, Pete Miraglia, Ralph Wallace, zoning code

Kim Ecklund Sworn In As Jamestown’s 26th Mayor

January 2, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Kim Ecklund has been sworn in as the City of Jamestown's 26th Mayor. The ceremony was held on Monday in City Council Chambers in City Hall. Ecklund is the first Republican woman to serve as the city's top executive. The late Carolyn Seymour, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alpine Johnson, Bush Industries, Carolyn Seymour, Ericka Thomas, eSolutions Furniture, Greater Jamestown Empire Zone, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Board, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jennifer Williams, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba

New Tim Horton’s Moving Forward In Brooklyn Square

December 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new Tim Horton’s in Brooklyn Square is moving forward. The Jamestown Planning Commission approved the site plan and the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request for the project on Tuesday. The plan involves demolishing the former … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blake Tarana, Brooklyn Square, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Jimmy's Family Restaurant, Tim Horton's

Jamestown Planning Commission Hears Concept Proposal For New Tim Horton’s In Brooklyn Square

October 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard a concept proposal to put a new Tim Horton's building on the former Jimmy's Restaurant property in Brooklyn Square. M&S Consultants Architect Kevin Drozin presented concept drawings to the Commission for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blake Tarana, BOCES, Brooklyn Square, Dave Warren, Dave Warren Autogroup, Ellen Shadle, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jimmy's Family Restaurant, Kevin Drozin, M and S Consultants, Tim Horton's

Cannabis Manufacturing Company Receives Site Plan Approval To Build in Jamestown

September 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan for a cannabis manufacturing company. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 foot pole … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Cannabis Company, Jamestown Planning Commission, John Volpe, New York State Office of Cannabis Management

Jamestown Planning Commission Hears About Proposed Cannabis Manufacturing Project

August 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard initial details about a proposed cannabis manufacturer in Jamestown. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Cannabis Company, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, John Volpe, Mark Roetzer, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Shawbucks

Jamestown Zoning Board Approves Variances Related to Gateway Lofts Project

August 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a third variance extension requested related to the Gateway Lofts Project. Southern Tier Environments for Living's Attorney, Charles Grieco, submitted the extension request for two variances; one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Grieco, Community Helping Hands, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Southern Tier Environments for Living, St. Susan Center, Steven Ald

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For Prendergast Landing Project

June 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved site plans for the Prendergast Landing project. The 12,000 square foot building is located at the corner of Fairmount Avenue and West Eighth Street and is owned by Rahsaan Graham under Jade Empire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Cooke, Empire State Development, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown Planning Commission, Joyce's Keg Room, Prendergast Landing Project, Rahsaan Graham, Sky Bar

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