Jamestown City Council has approved transferring downtown properties to the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA) in order to start the redevelopment process. The properties in the approved resolution are a three-story commercial structure and … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Transferring Downtown Properties To JURA
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on transferring the titles of downtown properties to the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA) in hopes redeveloping the properties. The resolution would transfer title to a three-story commercial structure … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Focuses On City Finances In State Of The City Report
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund focused on city finances in her 2026 State of the City report. Ecklund released the report to City Council members on February 6. She said rising costs, limited revenue growth, and the expiration of one-time funding … [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...]
Chautauqua County Awards $135,349 In Bed Tax Funds To 14 Projects
Chautauqua County has awarded $135,349 in 2026 Occupancy Tax Tourism Development Grants to 14 projects across Chautauqua County. The funding will go toward Tourism Product Development, supporting innovative projects that elevate visitor … [Read more...]
Former Crawford Furniture Atlas Building Being Stabilized
The former Crawford Funiture Atlas building on Winsor and Harrison Streets is being stabilized by its new owner. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said Ramsay Agriculture, who has bought 40 Winsor and 65 River Street, has been … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown 19A Properties Now Available For Sale
City of Jamestown 19A properties are now available for sale. The properties, currently owned by the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, are being offered below fair market value. The goal of the program is to promote homeownership within the City of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives Pro Housing Community Designation
The City of Jamestown has been designated a Pro Housing Community, which gives them priority for state funding for housing initiatives. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said there … [Read more...]
Two New Houses To Be Built in Country View Estates
Two new houses will be going up at the Country View Estates in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency approved the sale of Lot K to Paul and Linda Nelson for $10,000 and the sale of Lot M to Michael and Gail Espinoza for … [Read more...]
Effort To Update Jamestown’s Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code Moving Forward
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...]
