Jamestown City Council will consider two housing ordinances at their monthly voting session tonight. The proposed vacant property registration ordinance would require the owners to register the property for a fee of $250. The fee would go toward … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – March 7, 2024
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund talks about new housing ordinances, a shared services agreement with the Busti Fire Department, and more. … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown, Busti Fire Working On Shared Services Agreement For EMS Calls
The City of Jamestown and Busti Fire Department are looking at a shared services agreement for EMS calls. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon presented to the Public Safety Committee on the agreement, saying that Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation … [Read more...]
House Destroyed By Fire In Busti Sunday Night
A house was destroyed by a fire just outside Jamestown late Sunday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports that the fire was called in just after 11:00 p.m. on Sunday at 1619 Forest Avenue Extension. Busti Fire Department … [Read more...]
Town of Busti Bicentennial Celebrations Kick Off This Month
The town of Busti will begin its bicentennial celebrations this month. The town first incorporated in 1823 and is named after Paul Busti, who came here from Philadelphia where he worked for the Holland Land Company. Bicentennial activities … [Read more...]
House Fire in Busti Claims Life of Two-Year-Old
BUSTI - Children playing with matches has resulted in the death of a two-year-old Amish boy in the town of Busti. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say area fire crews were called to a fire at the home at 4835 Kortwright Road just after 2 p.m. … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Busti Fire Dept. Responds to Tuesday Night Fire
BUSTI - Fire fighters in Busti were busy late Tuesday night battling a fire on Lawson Road. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says the Busti Fire Department was called to a house fire at about 11 p.m. Tuesday night and found the home fully … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Busti Apple Fest is Sept. 30
The annual Busti Apple Festival is this weekend. The festival runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic Busti Gristmill and features pioneer and 19th-century skill demonstrations, craft vendors, farmer's market, musical entertainment and ready to eat … [Read more...]