Jamestown City Council continued discussions on how to use American Rescue Plan funds as new programs are proposed. Council reviewed resolutions totaling $4 million in allocations that would create a Non-Profit Assistance Program, a Business … [Read more...]
City Council Considers How to Add Funding to Senior Citizen Home Improvement Program
Jamestown City Council is looking at how to increase funding to a Senior Citizen Home Improvement program while not completely removing funding for another home improvement program. Two resolutions being considered would add an additional $500,000 … [Read more...]
37th Annual World Series of Wheels Set for July 24 at Bergman Park
The 37th Annual World Series of Wheels is set to take place Saturday, July 23 at Bergman Park. The Babe Ruth World Series Board of Directors announced the event will be from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on July 23 with a rain date of Sunday, July 24th. … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Sends Resolutions on Sidewalk Plowing, Emergency Alert System to Next Step
Resolutions regarding sidewalk plowing, eradicating Tree of Heaven along the Chadakoin River, and an emergency alert program are moving forward for a vote by Jamestown City Council. The shared services agreement between the City and Jamestown … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Hiring 3 Police Officers, 4 Firefighters
Jamestown City Council has approved hiring new three police officers and four firefighters. The new positions will be funded with $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said it represents a large chunk of the … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Parade Route Changed
The United Veterans Council of Jamestown have announced a parade route change for the Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, May 30. The parade line up will still begin at 9:00 a.m. on West Fourth Street beginning at Washington Street. The … [Read more...]
City Council Requesting More Info On Hiring Additional Police, Firefighters
Jamestown City Council members are requesting more clarification on a proposal to hire new Police Officers and Firefighters. The proposed hiring is part of public safety investments announced by administration and members of the City Council … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes $5 Million in ARPA Projects, Feral Cat Program
Jamestown City Council passed over $5 million in American Rescue Plan funded projects, with four resolutions for economic development related initiatives failing to pass. Council members Marie Carrubba, Andrew Faulkner, Kim Ecklund, and Randy … [Read more...]
Downtown Restaurant Owners Urge City Council to Pass Small Business Assistance Programs
A group of Jamestown restaurant owners are urging Jamestown City Council to pass small business assistance programs. Pace's Pizza Owner Joe Town, Haggy's 4-Below Owner Eric Haglund, and Landmark Restaurant owner Patti Centi spoke to Council ahead … [Read more...]
City Council Finance Committee Approves Revaluation Proposal to Move Forward
The Jamestown City Council Finance Committee has approved two resolutions related to doing a revaluation of city properties to go forward. Finance Chair and Council Member at Large Kim Ecklund said if the City put off doing the revaluation until … [Read more...]
