A voluntary plan to move Medicare-eligible city retirees to a Medicare Advantage plan will be reviewed by Jamestown City Council tonight. The staff report states plan was developed over the last eight months by a City Health Insurance Committee … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Deer Hunting Resolution in September
About a dozen people attended an information session of the Jamestown Deer Management Group to learn about a plan to allow for bow hunting in the city. City Council member Tom Nelson said city council will consider a resolution next month to set … [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 Council Discusses Relocation of Ward 3 Polling Site from National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN - City officials Monday night discussed the recent announcement by the Chautauqua County Board of Elections that it will have to find a new polling location for voters in Ward 3 of the city. The announcement was made after the current … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Amended $36 Million Budget for 2021
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a $36 million 2021 budget, but the vote only came after 17 different amendments were considered - with all but one being approved. During Monday night's virtual council meeting, the council … [Read more...]
City Council Reluctant to Permit Limited Bow Hunting in City to Help Control Deer Population
It doesn't appear the effort to allow limited bow hunting on city-owned property in Jamestown will be moving forward anytime soon. The Jamestown City Council held a work session Monday night and part of the meeting focused on a proposal that would … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission Approves $31 Million, 110-Unit Gateway Lofts Housing Project
JAMESTOWN - The effort to convert a former factory and current community center into a 110-unit housing project has cleared a major hurdle. During Monday's Jamestown City Council meeting, councilman Tom Nelson announced that the city Planning … [Read more...]
Councilman Defends Pro-Gun Social Media Post; Council Members Criticized for Perceived Inaction in BLM Movement
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is under scrutiny from some members of the community for allegedly failing to attend a series of recent protests and rallies focusing on the Black Lives Matter movement. In addition, one specific council member … [Read more...]
Jamestown Yard Waste Site to Open from May 4 to May 15
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown and the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) announced a plan to open the Yard Waste Collection Site, in response to citizen requests. The site will be manned by City Department of Public Works (DPW) … [Read more...]
City Council Stands by Decision to Not Move Forward with Free Parking Spaces near DMV Office
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is again reiterating its stance on providing free parking on Third Street to accommodate customers at the Department of Motor Vehicles office. On Monday night councilman and Public Works Committee Chair Tom … [Read more...]
