Jamestown City Council members discussed a proposed local law that would remove the residency requirement for Department Heads. The law, proposed by Council member Bill Reynolds, would amend the City Charter to allow appointees who are qualified … [Read more...]
November General Election Slate of Candidates Becomes Clearer
The slate of candidates for the November General Election is becoming clearer. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides information about who has filed petitions to run in the November 4 elections. County … [Read more...]
City Council Member Proposes Law To Eliminate Residency Requirement For Department Heads
Jamestown City Council member Bill Reynolds is proposing a local law to eliminate the requirement that City of Jamestown Department Heads live in the City of Jamestown. According to the staff report, Reynolds wishes to amend the law to allow for a … [Read more...]
City Council Defeats Resolution Reallocating Funds To Remediate Gateway Lofts Project Site
Jamestown City Council defeated 3 to 6 a resolution that would have reallocated $640,000 in HOME Program funds to remediate the Gateway Lofts Project site. Between the public hearing and privilege of the floor, four people spoke in favor of the … [Read more...]
Councilmembers Urge Public To Use ‘Common Sense’ When It Comes to Snow Covered Sidewalks
Jamestown City Council members are urging the public to use “common sense” when it comes to deciding whether to walk on the sidewalks or streets during the winter. Councilmember Bill Reynolds comments were spurred by an editorial in the … [Read more...]
Daily Alternate Parking Begins Oct. 1 But That Could Be Changed For 2025
While daily alternate parking begins at 10:00 a.m. today in the City of Jamestown, there could be changes for 2025. Jamestown Police remind residents that vehicles should be parked only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered … [Read more...]
City Deer Management Committee Reformed
A committee to address the deer population in Jamestown has been reformed. Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce announced at the voting session Monday that Council member Joe Paterniti will chair the Deer Management Committee and be joined … [Read more...]
City Council Votes Down Bike Lane Proposal
Jamestown City Council has voted down a proposal to add bike lanes to East Second Street. Under the proposal, parking on the southside of East Second Street between East Fourth Street and Tiffany Avenue would have been eliminated in order to … [Read more...]
New Jamestown City Council Members Sworn Into Office
Two new Jamestown City Council members have been sworn into office. Ward Four Republican Council member Joe Paterniti as well as Council member at large Republican Russ Bonfiglio joined the legislative body on Monday. Paterniti replaces Democrat … [Read more...]
City Council Amends 2024 Budget To Fix $1.59 Million Hole In CHIPS Line
Jamestown City Council approved several amendments to the 2024 budget, including fixing a $1.59 million hole in the CHIPS line. City Council Finance Chair and Mayor-Elect Kim Ecklund said there were three budget amendments approved, “Some of the … [Read more...]