Jamestown City Council will vote on approving $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan funding to seven non-profit organizations. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has already approved funding from the Non-Profit Assistance Grant Program to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Requesting $244,500 For Phase 2 of Chadakoin River Restoration
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is requesting funding from the City of Jamestown for Phase 2 of its Chadakoin River restoration project. The CWC would use $224,500 in American Rescue Plan funding to carry out three projects on the Chadakoin … [Read more...]
City Council Looks To Use Remaining ARPA Funds To Reduce Capital Improvement Bond Amount
Jamestown City Council members are looking at using remaining American Rescue Plan funds to reduce a proposed capital improvement bond. Council reviewed a proposal to bond for $6.9 million for improvements to City facilities. The projects … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review $6.9 Million Bond For Capital Improvements
Jamestown City Council will review a proposal to bond for $6.9 million for capital improvements to City facilities. According to a staff report, the projects include Municipal Building Roof & Façade; security enhancements, window replacements, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy To Present on Chadakoin River Work to City Council
Jamestown City Council will receive an update on work that's been done on the Chadakoin River. Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders will present on the river project during the full work session. The CWC has … [Read more...]
Royal Fern Nursery Approved Loan to Expand Business in Fredonia
Royal Fern Nursery has been approved an Al Tech loan to expand its business in Fredonia. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved a 10-year, $63,000 loan for the potential acquisition of 8888 Glasgow Road. Royal Fern … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Contract for New Communications Coordinator for City
A new Communications Coordinator has been contracted with for the city of Jamestown. City Council approved a two-year contract with Stephen Neilans of Ashville, New York as part of the $150,000 Federal Communications Commission Affordable … [Read more...]
Lakewood Village Board Approves Applying for Stormwater Project Grant
Lakewood Village Board has approved The Alliance applying for a state grant to improve stormwater drainage near Fairmount Avenue. The village has been working with the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, the Chautauqua Lake & Watershed … [Read more...]
Construction Underway For New Patio at James Prendergast Library
Construction is underway for a new patio leading to the entrance of the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said the project is being funded entirely with grants including $214,983 in New York State … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Applying For National Accreditation
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has announced that it is applying for national accreditation through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The land trust accreditation program is an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. It … [Read more...]