The Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan has received a 'Best Practice' award from the American Planning Association New York Upstate Chapter. The award was presented to the numerous individuals involved with developing the plan during the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Firefighter’s Contract, Contracts for New Vehicle Maintenance Building
Jamestown City Council will vote on a new contract with the Jamestown Firefighter's Union at its voting session tonight. This is the second time Council will be voting on a contract this year after voting down the one presented to them in February … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Rabb – December 2, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Planning Commission Chair Greg Rabb about the Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan that's been awaiting approval by the City and his concerns about the plan. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Chair Has Issues With Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan
The Jamestown Planning Commission Chair is expressing concerns about the Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan that has been awaiting approval by the City. Chair Greg Rabb said he has procedural issues with how the plan has come to the city for … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Labor Contract for Public Works, Parks Employees
Jamestown City Council has approved the labor contract for Public Works and Parks employees. The contract for AFSCME Local 418 covers January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 2.5% wage increase in the first three years with a … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Union Contract, Grant for Cameras in Dow Park
Jamestown City Council will vote on the contract for Parks Laborers tonight. The contract for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees , or AFSCME, Council 66, Local 418, is for a period covering January 1, 2022 through … [Read more...]
Officials Unveil Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan to Bring More Visitors, Activity To Waterway
Local officials unveiled the Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan to bring more visitors to the Jamestown Riverwalk and Chadakoin River Tuesday night. The plan was funded by Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Syringe Drop Box proposal, GIVE program, and Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan
The Jamestown City Council will be reviewing a resolution to obtain syringe drop boxes as well as a resolution to participate in a state funded anti-gun violence program at its work session tonight. Council will hear details of an agreement with … [Read more...]
Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan Expected to Be Released in August
The Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan is expected to be released in August. Gebbie Foundation Executive Director Greg Edwards said the plan is in the final production and is something they have been working on with the County, Chautauqua … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Announces ‘Summer Fun Weeks,’ ‘Riverside Saturdays’
The National Comedy Center has announced "Summer Fun Weeks" and "Riverside Saturdays" for the Summer of 2021. With the Comedy Fest postponed, the NCC is debuting 7-week themed series that will run June 20th through August 7th that celebrates many of … [Read more...]
