A forum featuring the At Large Candidates and Ward 3 and Ward 6 candidates for Jamestown City Council in the 2021 General Election, recorded live at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Media Arts Studio, with funding provided by the Chautauqua Region … [Read more...]
Capital Projects, Manpower Top Budget Concerns for DPW and Parks in City Budget
Equipment replacement under capital projects is a top item for Public Works in the proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the city of Jamestown. DPW Director Jeff Lehman said with the capital projects, he feels like "a kid at Christmas who gets a … [Read more...]
Public Concerned Public Safety Not Being Funded in Jamestown’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Monies
One city resident is concerned that public safety is getting shorted in Jamestown's proposed plan for spending over $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan monies. Doug Champ spoke before the City Council's Public Safety Committee and at last … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Defeats Deer Hunting Measure 2-7
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...]
