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City Council Tables Shared Services Agreement with Jamestown Schools on Sidewalk Plowing

June 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council tabled a resolution on a shared services agreement with Jamestown Public Schools about plowing sidewalks, saying more discussion was needed. Council President Tony Dolce said council members wanted to further discuss the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Annual Action Plan, Brent Sheldon, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Riverfront Management Council, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Tony Dolce, Tree of Heaven, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

City Council to Vote on CDBG-HOME Annual Action Plan, Home Improvement Grant Programs

June 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council's voting session tonight will include the final opportunity for the public to make comments on the city's Annual Action plan. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers regarding the FY 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, Annual Action Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Inc, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Noon Rotary, Jamestown Public Schools, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program, Rotary Club of Jamestown Community Service Fund, Ryan Thompson, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Tree of Heaven, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Prendergast Library’s Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 25

June 23, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library's Summer Reading Program kicks of this Saturday, June 25. The program for young children through adults runs through August 20. Assistant Library Manager Danielle Bertolini said a bike rodeo with Pearl City Cycle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Danielle Bertolini, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, LEAP Program, Pearl City Cycle, Summer Playground Program, Summer Reading Program

Jamestown School Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract, Approves Contract with Jamestown Principals Association

June 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board voted Thursday to extend Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker's contract as well as approving a contract with the Jamestown Principals Association. School Board President Paul Abbott said the way Dr. Whitaker handled the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, Jamestown Principals Association, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Paul Abbott

Jamestown City Council Sends Resolutions on Sidewalk Plowing, Emergency Alert System to Next Step

June 14, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Resolutions regarding sidewalk plowing, eradicating Tree of Heaven along the Chadakoin River, and an emergency alert program are moving forward for a vote by Jamestown City Council. The shared services agreement between the City and Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Public Schools, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Ryan Thompson, Tree of Heaven

Jamestown City Council to Review Proposals to Fund Tree of Heaven Eradication, Emergency Alert System

June 13, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council's work session goes on the road to Ring Elementary School tonight. Council will hold its meeting in the Ring School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. with committee meetings taking place at 6:30 p.m. for Housing in the Auditorium, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Ring Elementary School, Ryan Thompson, Tree of Heaven, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

JHS Senior Recognized at School Board Meeting for Excellence, Participation in PR/HYLI

June 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School Senior Manalis Espinoza was recognized at the Jamestown School Board meeting for a recent honor she received as a member of the Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute. The Institute's purpose is to foster the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dana Williams, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Manalis Espinoza, Norma DeJoy, PRHYLI, Puerto Rican-Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute

Jamestown School Board Receives First Update on Community Navigator Program

June 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board received its first update on the new Community Navigator program that was started this school year. The Community Navigator positions were created to help provide a connection between the district and Latino population, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Carmen Perez, Community Navigator, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Max Martin

City, Jamestown Schools Proposing Shared Services Agreement to Plow Sidewalks

June 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist and the Jamestown Public Schools District are proposing a shared services plan to keep sidewalks clear of snow during the winter. Sundquist, with School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker, presented the proposed plan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Public Schools, Jeff Russell, Kevin Whitaker

Increased Police Presence set for Ring Elementary Following Non-Credible Threat

June 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Despite a threat made against the school being found to be non-credible, there will be an increased police presence at Ring Elementary School this morning. Jamestown Public Schools issued a statement saying a fourth grade student sent text … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Ring Elementary School

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