Congressman Nick Langworthy visited Jamestown Wednesday in support of a federal request to protect the Chadakoin River. The City of Jamestown has applied for $5.29 million for the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Announces 2024 Street Improvement Projects
The City of Jamestown has announced their street improvement projects for 2024. The projects will include a variety of critical maintenance and enhancement activities throughout the city. The planned improvements include brick and curb repair; … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Grievance Day Rescheduled For June 20
The City of Jamestown has announced the rescheduling of Grievance Day 2024. Originally slated for June 3, the event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. The new date for Grievance Day 2024 is now set for June 20. Grievance Day is an … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Facing Nearly $3 Million Shortfall in 2024 Budget
The City of Jamestown could be facing a $2.9 million shortfall in the 2024 budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund gave an update on the budget to City Council members at their work session Monday night, including that the administration is working on expenses … [Read more...]
BPU Annexation Litigation Ends, Settlement Approved
City of Jamestown officials have mixed emotions that the seven years of litigation around the attempted annexation of the Dow Street Substation property has come to an end. City Council approved a settlement Monday night that discontinues the … [Read more...]
‘Hands On Jamestown’ Community Clean-Up May 18
The "Hands On Jamestown" community clean-up of Jamestown will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon this Saturday. The Chautauqua County Land Bank, City of Jamestown, and the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation are co-sponsoring the event Those who … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives Pro Housing Community Designation
The City of Jamestown has been designated a Pro Housing Community, which gives them priority for state funding for housing initiatives. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said there … [Read more...]
Tree Planting Ceremony Held In Front of Roger Tory Peterson’s Boyhood Home
The City of Jamestown was joined by Roger Tory Peterson Institute for an Arbor Day tree planting in front of naturalist's boyhood home. The planting was done in honor of Jamestown receiving the Tree City USA designation for a 43rd year. Parks … [Read more...]
City To Apply For Restore NY Grants For Prendergast Landing, Furniture Mart Building Projects
The City of Jamestown plans to apply for state funding for two redevelopment projects. The Jamestown Department of Development put out a notice of its intent to apply for Restore New York grant funding for the property at 106-108 Fairmount Avenue, … [Read more...]
City Facing Having To Bond For Additional Funding For Fleet Maintenance Building
The City of Jamestown is facing having to bond for even more funding for the Fleet Maintenance Building on Washington Street due to cost overages. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas said $4,890,000 has been spent to date on the project, "The BAN that … [Read more...]
