After about 50 years of use, the Jamestown Police Department will be getting a new range. Jamestown City Council approved using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to contract with Action Target of Provo, Utah to build the new facility that … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Using ARPA Money To Build New Police Range
Jamestown City Council will vote on using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to building a new range for the Police Department. Council member at large Jeff Russell said at the last work session that the current range hasn't been updated in … [Read more...]
City Looks At Contracting With Collaborative Children’s Solutions To Hold Events In The City
The City of Jamestown is looking to contract with Collaborative Children's Solutions to be the lead agency on holding a number of events in the downtown and Jamestown area. The resolution would fund CCS with $253,000 over four years, equaling out … [Read more...]
More Than $2 Million in American Rescue Funds Remain for the City of Jamestown
More than $2 million in American Rescue Plan funds remain for the City of Jamestown. Comptroller Ericka Thomas said there is $2,082,603 after "give backs." The City had received just over $28 million in funds. One of those "give backs" is $1 … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Food Truck Ordinance
A food truck ordinance has been passed by Jamestown City Council. The city had been operating under a pilot ordinance put into place in 2020. Council approved an amendment to the ordinance proposed by Council Member at Large Jeff Russell that … [Read more...]
Former City Court Judge Accuses City of Defamation
A former City Court Judge and current County Legislator is accusing the City of Jamestown of defamation. Fred Larson, who served as City Court Judge from 2014 to 2021, spoke before Jamestown City Council Monday night in response to a resolution … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Member Calling For More Enforcement Against Illegal Fireworks Sales
A Jamestown City Council member is requesting more enforcement when it comes to illegal fireworks sales in the city. Public Safety Committee chair and Council member at large Jeff Russell said he had been contacted by a Jamestown Police Lieutenant … [Read more...]
Jamestown Looks To Make Pilot Food Truck Program Permanent
The City of Jamestown is looking to make a pilot program for permitting food trucks in the city permanent. The food truck pilot had been initially approved by Jamestown City Council in 2020. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk, speaking to … [Read more...]
Rental Inspection Ordinance, Food Truck Ordinance Up For Review By Jamestown City Council
Jamestown City Council will begin final review of a rental inspection ordinance as well as review a food truck ordinance at their work session tonight. The city is proposing a rental inspection ordinance that would require rental inspections for … [Read more...]
City Unveils Suicide Prevention Signs on City Bridges
The City of Jamestown has unveiled suicide prevention signs on the three main bridges in the city. Mayor Kim Ecklund, speaking at the western entrance to the Third Street Bridge Thursday, said suicide rates in Chautauqua County are often higher … [Read more...]
