Jamestown City Council has approved accepting a grant that will go toward new cameras in the downtown parking ramps The $285,400 Law Enforcement Technology Grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will fund the purchase … [Read more...]
BPU Annexation Litigation Ends, Settlement Approved
City of Jamestown officials have mixed emotions that the seven years of litigation around the attempted annexation of the Dow Street Substation property has come to an end. City Council approved a settlement Monday night that discontinues the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Receiving Grant To Enhance Technology
The City of Jamestown is receiving a $285,400 grant to enhance technology in the Jamestown Police Department. The Law Enforcement Technology Grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will fund the purchase of the … [Read more...]
Concerns Raised By City Council Member on City’s Health Insurance Provider
A proposed policy on handling retirees who fail to pay health insurance premiums on time has one Jamestown City Council member saying the city needs to get its "house in order" on health insurance. The policy on City Council's desks would … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – May 9, 2024
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund talks about city finances, capital projects, and how her first 4 months have gone. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Ecklund Releases 2024 State of the City
Jamestown Mayor Kimberly Ecklund has released her 2024 State of the City Address. Ecklund stated in her message to City Council members that she wanted to understand Jamestown’s financial position before outlining the city’s current state and … [Read more...]
New City Park Fees Approved For Traveling Baseball, Softball Teams
Jamestown City Council has approved new park fees for traveling baseball and softball teams. The new travel baseball and softball team fee will be $125.00 per team, per game, including practice time. It was learned during the voting session on … [Read more...]
$2.7 Million BAN To Cover Costs For Fleet Maintenance Building Project Approved
Jamestown City Council has approved a bond renewal for $2.7 million to cover the completion of the Fleet Maintenance Building project. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas said that the bond anticipation note obtained in 2023 was $2,850,000, but … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – April 11, 2024
Jamestown City Council passed a new housing ordinance and also an update to an existing one at their March voting session. Mayor Kim Ecklund tells us what the next steps are and gives updates on the Fleet Maintenance Building project. … [Read more...]
Two New Houses To Be Built in Country View Estates
Two new houses will be going up at the Country View Estates in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency approved the sale of Lot K to Paul and Linda Nelson for $10,000 and the sale of Lot M to Michael and Gail Espinoza for … [Read more...]
