Five new members and 14 returning members were swore into the Chautauqua County Legislature at its reorganizational meeting Tuesday. The City of Jamestown has two new representatives with Republican Phil Landy being sworn in to represent District … [Read more...]
City Employees Among Recipients Of Grant Funds
By Eric Tichy and Julia Ciesla-Hanley etichy@post-journal.com wrfanews@reglenna.com Editor’s note: The following story is a collaboration between The Jamestown Post-Journal and 107.9 FM WRFA-LP. Several Jamestown employees were among more than … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Said Discussions On Diethrick Stadium Transfer to JCC Not New
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the transfer of Diethrick Stadium to Jamestown Community College has been discussed for many years. Sundquist said the earliest conversations go back to former Mayor Sam Teresi's administration. JCC … [Read more...]
City Looking at Re-Bonding For Additional Costs Related to Central Garage Project
Costs for the new Central Garage project on Washington Street are currently at $3.9 million. City Council Public Works Chair Randy Daversa provided that cost update to council at its work session Monday night. He stated at the meeting the project … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Settlement to End Litigation Between City and Company Hired to Renovate Tracy Plaza
Jamestown City Council will vote on a settlement to end litigation between the City and the company hired to renovate Tracy Plaza. The City of Jamestown hired Patterson-Stevens in 2017 to renovate Tracy Plaza, which sits above and also serves as … [Read more...]
Tom Nelson, Travis Heiser Sworn In to Chautauqua County Legislature
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved the appointment of two new Legislators at its organizational meeting Tuesday. Legislators approved resolutions naming Tom Nelson and Travis Heiser to the body. Nelson replaces Paul Whitford as the … [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 Will Have to Pay Estimated $800,000 in Back Wages After State High Court Denies Arbitration Motion
JAMESTOWN – The ongoing legal battle involving an arbitration ruling between the city of Jamestown and its police union appears to finally be over. As a result, the city will have to pay union members over $800,000 in back wages. This week the New … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Elimination of Downtown Free Parking Zone, Increases Parking Rates
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be reviewing a plan to increase downtown parking rates and fines when it meets tonight at city hall. Another proposal would eliminate the long-standing, two-hour Free Parking Zone located in the core of the … [Read more...]
New Historical Marker Honors Local and National Suffrage Leader
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown has unveiled a new historical marker honoring local and national Suffrage Leader Edith Ainge. The City’s 76th marker is located on the corner of Fourth and Pine Streets near where Ainge was living during the final … [Read more...]
