The City of Jamestown is developing an application process for non-profits who want to request American Rescue Plan funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said his administration and City Council have received a lot of requests, most in the form of … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Summer Playground Program Ends Today, Free Lunch Program Continues
Today is the last day for Jamestown's Summer Playground Program. The Jamestown Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department said while the playground program is ending today, August 5, that the summer feeding program through the Jamestown YMCA … [Read more...]
Jamestown Summer Playground Program Locations Change For Remainder of Program
The City of Jamestown Summer Playground Program has program changes for the remainder of the season. The Parks Department announced that due to the low number of children attending the program at Jackson-Taylor Park, the playground program will be … [Read more...]
Summer Playground Program to Return to Jamestown Parks
The Jamestown Parks and Rec's Summer Playground Program returns this season after being on hiatus for two years due to the Pandemic. The program will take place at two playground sites that will rotate between Jackson-Taylor Park on Tuesday and … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA to Request $2 Million from City for $31 Million New Facility on Harrison Street
The Jamestown YMCA shared their initial proposal with Jamestown City Council to build a $31 million new facility on Harrison Street, requesting $2 million in funding from the City. Tom Benson presented on behalf of the Jamestown YMCA to council at … [Read more...]
CCIDA Sells Harrison Street Property to Jamestown YMCA for New Facility
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has voted to sell property on Winsor and Harrison Streets to the Jamestown YMCA. The Jamestown Y has plans to build a $26 million dollar facility to replace their current facility on East … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA Hoping Congressman Reed Can Help Find Funding for New Facility
Jamestown YMCA representatives recently met with Congressman Tom Reed to discuss possible federal funding opportunities for the Y's proposed $26 million dollar Community Center facility. The facility, which is proposed to be built on Harrison … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA Free Lunch, Breakfast Program Underway in Jamestown
The Jamestown YMCA free summer feeding program for kids age 18 and under is underway. Jamestown YMCA Operations Director John Barber said between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., people can pick up meals at Ring, Fletcher, and Lincoln Elementary Schools as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – John Barber – July 1, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown YMCA Operations Director John Barber about the Y's Free Summer Feeding Program for area youth. … [Read more...]
JPS Expanding Summer Learning Programs for Students
Jamestown Public Schools are expanding summer learning opportunities for students. Chief Academic Officer Michelle McDowell says students in kindergarten through 6th grade will be able to participate in the district's Summer Learning Enrichment … [Read more...]