The City of Jamestown may be in violation of its City Charter due to nearly $2 million worth of grants in the previous year not being accepted or authorized for use by City Council. Based on a grant report provided to City Council at its December … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Street Construction Work List Released
The City of Jamestown has announced its annual Streets Program for the 2023 construction season. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city has received an increase in aid for street repair, "So, there are several pots of money that go into … [Read more...]
Jamestown One of 16 Cities Selected for ‘Good Jobs, Great Cities’ Academy
The City of Jamestown is one of 16 cities nationwide to be selected to participate in the "Good Jobs, Great Cities" Academy. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the program is through the U.S. Department of Labor and National League of Cities, … [Read more...]
Downtown Clean-Up Event Set for Saturday, May 20
The City of Jamestown will be holding a "Hands On Neighborhood" event to clean up downtown this Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon. People interested in helping should meet on Tracy Plaza next to the Municipal … [Read more...]
City Proposes $6.4 Million Bond for City Building Upgrades, Repairs
The City of Jamestown is proposing to bond for $6.4 million in order to do a variety of building improvements and repairs. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented the initial bond proposal to City Council Monday, saying the projects were limited to just … [Read more...]
Gusty Winds, Rain Bring Down Trees, Branches on Power Lines
Gusty winds and hard rain caused trees and branches to bring down some power lines around the area Sunday night. The City of Jamestown put out a notice that there were some power outages in the Board of Public Utilities' area. They cautioned that … [Read more...]
Former Council Member Questions What City is Doing About Deer Population
A former member of the Jamestown Deer Management Group is questioning what the City of Jamestown is doing in regards to the city's deer population. Former Council member and current County Legislator Tom Nelson questioned council members about … [Read more...]
Monthly Alternate Parking Starts April 1 in Jamestown
Monthly alternate parking starts tomorrow, Saturday, April 1, in the City of Jamestown. Vehicles should park only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered months and only on the even-numbered side of the street during … [Read more...]
Turning the River Green Event Set for March 18 in Jamestown
The Annual Turning the River Green event is set for Saturday, March 18. The City of Jamestown, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, and Collaborative Children's Solutions are hosting the free event along the Riverwalk in Brooklyn … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Looking for its Fifth Comptroller Since 2020
The City of Jamestown is looking for its fifth comptroller in three years. Catherine Maycock, who was hired as the Deputy Comptroller in Fall 2022, became the interim Comptroller in December 2022 following John Sellstrom's … [Read more...]
