The cause of last week's fire at 1061 Allen Street remains under investigation. The Jamestown Fire Department declared the fire out on Friday, November 18, two days after the massive blaze resulted in response by 13 local fire companies. Officials … [Read more...]
Local Foundations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Designating ARPA Funding
The executive directors of the Community Foundation and Gebbie Foundation made pleas to Jamestown City Council to move forward with American Rescue Plan funding. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang, speaking to … [Read more...]
Discussion on ARP Funding Continues at Jamestown City Council Meeting
Jamestown City Council continued discussions on how to use American Rescue Plan funds as new programs are proposed. Council reviewed resolutions totaling $4 million in allocations that would create a Non-Profit Assistance Program, a Business … [Read more...]
City Council Gives Go Ahead for City to Apply for $500,000 Restore NY Grant to Redevelop Furniture Mart Building
A request to apply for a $500,000 Restore New York grant to redevelop the Furniture Mart Building has been approved by Jamestown City Council. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said Savarino Companies of Buffalo would be the developer of the … [Read more...]
Over 60 People Come out to Discuss Public Safety, Other Issues at City Council Public Forum
Public safety was just one issue discussed with over 60 people who attended a public forum held by Jamestown City Council Wednesday night. Council President Tony Dolce stated one of his goals has been to hold these kinds of forums outside of the … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $3 Million in ARPA Funding to Home, Business Programs, Approves Labor Day Fireworks
Jamestown City Council has approved allocating another $3 million to home improvement and business improvement programs funded through the American Rescue Plan Act monies. The Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Adding $3 Million in ARPA Funds to Home-Business Improvement Programs
Jamestown City Council will vote on adding $3 million to home improvement and business improvement programs funded through the American Rescue Plan Act monies. The Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement Program had … [Read more...]
City Developing ARPA Funding Request Application for Non-Profits
The City of Jamestown is developing an application process for non-profits who want to request American Rescue Plan funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said his administration and City Council have received a lot of requests, most in the form of … [Read more...]
[WATCH/LISTEN] Community Conversation: Housing in Chautauqua County Part 2 – Aug 11, 2022
JAMESTOWN, NY - On Aug 11, WRFA continued its series of Community Conversations, with a second conversation focusing on Housing in Jamestown and Chautauqua County. WATCH The discussion features two panelists: Crystal Surdyk (City of Jamestown … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 19A City Council Presentation – August 11, 2022
City of Jamestown Assistant Corporation Counsel Ben Haskins and Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented details about a proposed 19A Home Ownership Program to the City Council Housing Committee on Monday, August 8, 2022. … [Read more...]
