An appliance fire damaged an office in Jamestown City Hall on Friday, March 17. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist informed City Council that an office in the Jamestown Police Department was heavily damaged, "And so we're in the process of cleaning … [Read more...]
New Batteries Are On the Way for Downtown Parking Meters in Jamestown
New batteries are on the way for downtown parking meters in Jamestown. Some of the meters, installed at the end of 2021, stopped automatically charging solar batteries as Fall and Winter months came with less sunlight. City officials said that … [Read more...]
New Downtown Parking Meters Causing Headaches for Motorists and City
The new parking meters in downtown Jamestown are causing headaches for users and city administration. Council Member at Large Jeff Russell shared at the March 6 work session that a resident contacted him about the meters not accepting change, even … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – March 9, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about the issue that Jamestown Local Development Corporation members may have violated its bylaws, issues staffing city department heads, parks projects, and more. … [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...]
Electric Bikes and Scooters Could Be Available to Rent in Jamestown this summer
Electric bikes and scooters could be available to rent in Jamestown this summer. Jamestown City Council heard a presentation by Bird Bike Share, who has proposed a pilot program in the city. Bird Bike Share currently has programs in Dunkirk and … [Read more...]
Majority of JLDC Board Members Have Not Received Required State Training
The vast majority of board members who serve on the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) have not received any training that's required under state law. That's according to information provided by the State Authorities Budget Office, … [Read more...]
City Council Receives More Information About Proposed Splash Pads
Jamestown City Council learned more about the two proposed Splash Pads for Jamestown Parks at their work session Monday night. Both splash pads proposed for Jackson-Taylor and Allen Parks are estimated to cost $250,000 each which includes … [Read more...]
Homelessness Group Looking at What’s Next After Code Blue Season Ends
As two months remain for the two new emergency shelters in Jamestown to provide housing for the homeless, a group working on homelessness is looking at what's next. A group of faith-based organizations, social service groups, and other non-profits … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Sundquist Says City Looking Into Possible Conflicts of Interest Law Violations with ARPA Awards
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist says the city is continuing to look into possible violations of conflict of interest laws, due to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarding grant moneys to sitting board members, including one who also sits … [Read more...]