“There were business people involved in the proposal and it was their recommendation. They came [to the council] a couple of weeks ago and said this is what they wanted. Now whether or not every business is in agreement with it, I can’t say." - … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Plants 34 Trees Along McDaniel Avenue
JAMESTOWN - Pine trees aren’t the only trees finding new homes this December. Recently, the City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department planted 34 new trees along McDaniel Avenue. According to Dan Stone, city arborist, the … [Read more...]
JRC to Focus on Four Target Areas as Part of Neighborhood Improvement Strategy
JAMESTOWN - Four target area neighborhoods have been identified as the focus for any new strategies needed to help shore up housing value and market stability in Jamestown. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation shared details of its recently … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Lisa Hatch, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Lisa Hatch, the new executive director of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Names Lisa Hatch as New Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced that Lisa Hatch has been hired as Executive Director for the organization. Hatch is a native of Buffalo and a 1994 graduate of Fredonia State. After graduation she spent 25 years … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Announces Irgang as Next Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation board of directors has appointed Tory Irgang as the organization’s new executive director. Irgang will succeed Randy Sweeney, who is set to retire Dec. 31, after 20 years as executive director … [Read more...]
Cruise-In Will Continue in Jamestown Thanks to Support from Chamber, Local Sponsors
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce will present Jamestown Cruise-In, on Friday, Aug. 18 in Downtown Jamestown. The announcement was made Wednesday afternoon during a press conference in downtown Jamestown. Organizers say the … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on Approving Five Projects as Part of 2017 State CFA Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday night in city hall and will likely give its support to a request for state funding for five different projects in the city. JUNE 26 MEETING AGENDA The state’s … [Read more...]
Downtown Classic Car Show Could be Canceled for 2017
JAMESTOWN - An annual event that focuses on Downtown Jamestown may not be happening this summer. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the future of Motor Mayhem is up in the air, with the news that the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Invited to Participate in Hands on Jamestown, After Party on Saturday May 20
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Hundreds of volunteers from all over the greater Jamestown area will be coming together on Saturday morning for the annual Hands On Jamestown. The community-wide effort takes place each spring, with a … [Read more...]
