Jamestown City Council has voted down a proposal by a vote of 2 to 7 to allow bow hunting for deer in the City. Council President Tony Dolce said the plan wasn't ready yet, but agrees that something needs to be done to address growing deer herds … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Bow Hunting Proposal
Jamestown City Council heard a proposal to allow bow hunting for deer in the city at its work session Monday. Council member Tom Nelson, who led the Deer Management Ad Hoc Committee, said calls about deer have been the biggest complaint in his ward, … [Read more...]
Community Foundation Presents Recommendations on How City Should Spend ARP Funds
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation made recommendations to Jamestown City Council on how the City should proceed forward on spending $28 million in American Rescue Plan monies based on input received from the public. The CRCF helped … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Babe Ruth World Series – August 5, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Committee Members Kim Ecklund and Russ Diethrick about the World Series event coming to Jamestown next week. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Looking For Sponsors, Musicians, & More
The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series is continuing to look for game sponsors. Board of Directors Member Kim Ecklund said Tuesday, August 17th and Wednesday, August 18th are still available to sponsor for the series that's held at Diethrick Stadium on … [Read more...]
City Council Discusses Birth Certificate Fee Waivers
City Council discussed birth certificate fee last night and whether that fee, which was increased from $10 to $30 last year, could be waived for certain individuals. Council Member At Large Tamu Graham-Reinhardt said she has had agencies reach out to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Remembering Councilwoman Vickye James
The entire Jamestown Community is continuing to mourn the sudden loss of council woman Victoria "Vickye" James, who pass away suddenly on Saturday, March 27. Vickye was known for her love of her family and her years of work and community service, … [Read more...]
City Republicans Announce Candidates for 2021 Local Elections
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Republican Committee recently met to endorse candidates for the Fall 2021 elections. The endorsed candidates for Jamestown City Council are all five incumbents: Brent Sheldon (Ward 1 and also the committee chairman), Tony … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Announce City Council and County Legislature Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city Democrats have announced their slate of candidates for the 2021 local elections. In addition, two incumbent Democrats - Tamu Graham-Reinhardt from the Jamestown City Council and Chuck Nazzaro from the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
City Disagrees with WRFA over Violation of Open Meeting Law
JAMESTOWN - An attorney for the city of Jamestown says there was no violation of New York Sate Open Meetings Law (NYSOML) by the Jamestown City Council's fiance committee on March 8. Earlier this week, WRFA reported that the city council violated … [Read more...]
