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City Council Proposes Salary Increases, Charter Change Defining Mayor’s Role

January 24, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council is proposing to increase both Council and the Mayor's salaries with some caveats following recommendations by the Jamestown Salary Review Commission. Finance Chair Kim Ecklund said the consensus from Council members is to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Charter, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Salary Review Commission, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Raimondo & Sundquist LLP, St. Bonaventure University

JPD Receives 60 Applications for 2023 Citizen Police Academy

January 6, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department received 60 applications for its 2023 Citizen Police Academy. JPD said only 15 seats were available for the course. They said everyone who submitted an application should have received an email on Wednesday, January … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Citizen Police Academy, Jamestown Police Department

Jamestown Police Hiring Another Crossing Guard for This School Year

December 22, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department is looking to hire another Crossing Guard for the Jamestown Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year. Crossing Guard hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Sara Corey, School Crossing Guard Program

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy Recruit Receives Dan Feather Scholarship

December 15, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

A Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy recruit Yvette Perez has been honored with the Dan Feather Memorial Scholarship. The $1,200 scholarship was created by Verna Feather, the widow of Dan Feather, who was an 18-year veteran of the Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriff's Academy, Dan Feather Memorial Scholarship, Daniel Feather, Jamestown Police Department, Verna Feather, Yvette Perez

Jamestown City Council Passes 2023 Budget with No Tax Increase, No Parking Rate Increase

November 29, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

There will be no tax increase and no parking meter increase in the 2023 City Budget passed by Jamestown City Council. There were 27 amendments voted on by Council. Finance Chair and Council member at Large Kim Ecklund said some of those … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan Act, Dan Stone, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Parking, SWAT team, Tony Dolce

Jamestown Police’s Citizen Police Academy Accepting Applications

November 23, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2023 Citizen Police Academy. The Academy is scheduled to begin Wednesday, January 25, 2023, and will run for approximately 13 consecutive weeks. Classes will be held on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Citizen Police Academy, Jamestown Police Department, Rand Precision Machining

Jamestown Police Chief Concerned About Cuts to Budget

November 8, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Chief has concerns over cuts or under-funding of several areas of the department's budget. Chief Tim Jackson, presenting to City Council, said training and instruction was only funded with $30,000 when $60,000 was requested. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Matt Coon, Patrick Monaghan, SWAT team, Tim Jackson

Jamestown City Council to Hear Police, Fire Budget Presentations; Review Video-Conferencing Law

November 7, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

American Rescue Plan funded projects related to housing and funds for non-profits are back on the Jamestown City Council work session agenda for tonight. Council also will review a local law that authorizes the use of video-conferencing for public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Veterans Day

Additional Monitoring of Jamestown High School Requested Following Break-In

November 2, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Two youth have been arrested for breaking into Jamestown High School. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker released a statement saying that the two juveniles got into the high school outside of school hours and were reported … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker

Jamestown City Council Approves SWAT Vehicle Purchase

October 25, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle. The $247,516 Bearcat will be paid for using American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said the SWAT team has been using regular vehicles for raids and with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program, Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Police Department, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, SWAT vehicle, Tony Dolce

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