JAMESTOWN - Two downtown eyesores and safety hazards will soon be addressed by the city thanks to a recently acquired state grand. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council approved accepting a $100,000 grant through the State and Municipal … [Read more...]
Despite Two Recent Partial Collapses, Buildings in Downtown Jamestown are in Stable Condition
JAMESTOWN - The vast majority of the buildings in downtown Jamestown and across the city are in stable condition. That’s the message from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who tells WRFA that despite two recent partial collapses in downtown Jamestown the … [Read more...]
Full Demolition 10-12 E. Second St. Scheduled for Friday
JAMESTOWN - A downtown building that saw a partial collapse last month leading to an emergency demolition will be completely raised on Friday, Nov. 4. Jamestown Public Works Director Jeff Lehman says the building at 10-12 E. Second Street is … [Read more...]
County Land Bank Assumes Ownership of 10-12 E. Second St., Opens Door to State Funding
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has received a major break when it comes to paying for the demolition of an abandoned downtown building that suffered a partial collapse last week. On Thursday the building at 10-12 East Second Street suffered a … [Read more...]
Emergency Demolition of Downtown Building Required Following Partial Collapse
JAMESTOWN - An emergency demolition for a downtown building had to be scheduled Thursday evening due to a partial collapse. Jamestown police and city fire crews were called to the scene at 10-12 East Second St. on Thursday afternoon around 4 p.m. … [Read more...]