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Baker Street, Hazeltine Avenue Intersection Reopens

August 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue intersection has reopened. Jamestown Department of Public Works Interim Director Mark Roetzer informed City Council on Monday that micropaving to Howard Avenue and of the Baker-Hazeltine intersection had been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Baker Street, Chautauqua County Government, Hazeltine Avenue, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Mark Roetzer, Persell Middle School

City Council Approves Food Truck Ordinance

August 28, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A food truck ordinance has been passed by Jamestown City Council. The city had been operating under a pilot ordinance put into place in 2020. Council approved an amendment to the ordinance proposed by Council Member at Large Jeff Russell that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Andy Goodell, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Health Department, City Council Public Safety Committee, food truck ordinance, Jackson-Taylor Park, James Mason, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Splash Pad, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Kim Mason, Mark Roetzer

Jamestown Planning Commission Gets Look at Proposed Parking Lot Project for TCC

July 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission got an initial look at a proposed project to add more parking for The Chautauqua Center. Carmina Wood Design Civil Engineer Joe Palumbo introduced the project that would add a 28-space employee parking lot on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carmina Wood Design, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Ellen Shadle, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Planning Commission, Joe Palumbo, Mark Roetzer, The Chautauqua Center

Baker Street, Hazeltine Avenue Intersection To Close June 27 For Reconstruction

June 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The intersection of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue in the City of Jamestown will be closed, starting June 27, for roadwork. Jamestown Interim Public Works Director Mark Roetzer said the intersection will be redefined, "If you think of coming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Baker Street, Chautauqua County Government, City of Jamestown, Hazeltine Avenue, Mark Roetzer, Persell Middle School

$2.7 Million BAN To Cover Costs For Fleet Maintenance Building Project Approved

April 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Ericka Thomas, Fleet Maintenance Building, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Mark Roetzer, New York State Financial Restructuring Board

City Council To Vote on $2.7 Million Bond Renewal To Cover Costs to Complete Fleet Maintenance Building Project

April 29, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on issuing $2.7 million bond to cover the completion of the Fleet Maintenance Building project. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas said $4,890,000 has been spent to date on the project, "The BAN that we got last year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bucks for Baseball fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Ericka Thomas, Fleet Maintenance Building, Furniture Mart Building, Jamestown City Council, Mark Roetzer, New York State Financial Restructuring Board, Prendergast Landing Project, Restore New York, Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park, Spectrum Northeast LLC, Springbrook financial accounting and payroll software

Jamestown’s Two New Splash Pads Should Open By Early June

April 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Jamestown's two new splash pads should be open by early June. Jamestown Public Works Interim Director Mark Roetzer said concrete work is ready to go for both pads at Allen and Jackson-Taylor Parks and will be done the same week. He said West … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Mark Roetzer

City Facing Having To Bond For Additional Funding For Fleet Maintenance Building

March 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is facing having to bond for even more funding for the Fleet Maintenance Building on Washington Street due to cost overages. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas said $4,890,000 has been spent to date on the project, "The BAN that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Ericka Thomas, Financial Restructuring Board, Fleet Maintenance Building, Mark Roetzer, Russ Bonfiglio

City Council To Vote on Resolution To Purchase Splash Pad Equipment For Jackson-Taylor Park

December 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown City Council will be voting on a resolution to purchase Splash Pad equipment for Jackson-Taylor Park. The resolution under new business would purchase the equipment from Aquatix by Landscape Structures for $169,676 using American Rescue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, AllPro Parking, American Rescue Plan, Greenman Pederson, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Landscape Structures Inc., Mark Roetzer, Premium Parking

Sidewalk Plowing Program For Jamestown Public Schools Moving Forward This Winter

October 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A sidewalk plowing program between the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Public Schools will move forward this winter. Interim DPW and Parks Director Mark Roetzer informed City Council that the two new sidewalk plows that the school district … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, City of Jamestown, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Mark Roetzer

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