The City of Jamestown is proposing to bond for $6.4 million in order to do a variety of building improvements and repairs. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented the initial bond proposal to City Council Monday, saying the projects were limited to just … [Read more...]
Jamestown BRWS Looking for Diamond Girls, Ambassador Families
The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Committee is looking for Diamond Girls and Ambassador Families for the August World Series event. Jamestown will be hosting the 2023 Babe Ruth 13-15 Year Old World Series at Diethrick Park from August … [Read more...]
City Council Again Tables Resolution to Hire Firefighters
Jamestown City Council once again tabled a resolution to hire eight new firefighters at its voting session. Council member at large Jeff Russell made the motion, citing extenuating circumstances, following a lengthy discussion before a packed … [Read more...]
Over Half Million Dollars in ARP Grants Awarded to 8 Jamestown Businesses
Over a half million dollars in American Rescue Plan funded grants have been approved for eight Jamestown businesses. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarded $500,000 in Machinery and Equipment Upgrades funds as well as $50,000 in New … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Holds Lengthy Discussion on Hiring New Fire Fighters
Jamestown City Council members voice concern over costs and future layoffs on the issue of whether to hire eight new firefighters. Council was provided by former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto the estimated costs to the city for hiring the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Accounting Software Purchase, Continue Discussions on Hiring Firefighters
Jamestown City Council will review a request to purchase new accounting software to replace the city's antiquated system. The resolution would purchase Springbrook Software using $63,986.50 of American Rescue Plan funds to replace the KVS … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Debates Changing City Code Regarding Public Works Director
Jamestown City Council members don't seem in favor of removing a professional engineering certificate requirement for the Public Works Director position. An ordinance to amend the City Code to do just that came before council at its April 10 work … [Read more...]
Former Council Member Questions What City is Doing About Deer Population
A former member of the Jamestown Deer Management Group is questioning what the City of Jamestown is doing in regards to the city's deer population. Former Council member and current County Legislator Tom Nelson questioned council members about … [Read more...]
City Council Tables Resolution to Hire 8 New Firefighters
Jamestown City Council has tabled a resolution to hire eight firefighters using federal grant funds, citing the need for more discussion. Finance Committee Chair and Council member at Large Kim Ecklund said while council had asked for more … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Formally Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Jamestown
Kim Ecklund said, "It takes a village" as she formally announced her candidacy for mayor of Jamestown. The Republican endorsed candidate, speaking before a packed room of supporters and elected officials, said this is about doing what's right, … [Read more...]
