We hear more from Jamestown Planning Commission Chairman Greg Rabb on his thoughts on how the City of Jamestown should best allocate monies received in the American Rescue Plan. … [Read more...]
NAPA Auto Parts Planning Expansion, Should Alleviate Truck Issues for 11th Street Residents
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan to expand the NAPA Auto Parts on Washington Street. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the plans should alleviate the issues the 11th Street residents had expressed to City Council … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Chair Says American Rescue Plan Funds Should Go Toward Capital Improvements
Jamestown Planning Commission Chair Greg Rabb says the American Rescue Plan recovery funds being received by the city should go toward capital improvements. While Mayor Eddie Sundquist has held four public input sessions for public comment on the … [Read more...]
Over 30 People Gather to Protest JCC’s Decision to Have Cathy Young as Commencement Speaker
Over 30 people attended a protest held at Jamestown Community College Friday night. The protest was over the decision by the college administration and board of trustees to have former State Senator Cathy Young speak at commencement against the … [Read more...]
JCC Declines to Replace Cathy Young as Commencement Speaker Following Backlash
Jamestown Community College has no plans to replace former State Senator Cathy Young as the Commencement speaker following backlash over her legislative actions in regards to the Queer community. JCC Political Professor Dr. Greg Rabb issued a … [Read more...]
City Pursuing Establishing a Local Preservation Ordinance for Historic Structures
The City of Jamestown is pursuing establishing a Local Preservation Ordinance for historic structures in the City. City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle gave a presentation to the Jamestown Planning Commission about what a Local Preservation Ordinance, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Remembering Councilwoman Vickye James
The entire Jamestown Community is continuing to mourn the sudden loss of council woman Victoria "Vickye" James, who pass away suddenly on Saturday, March 27. Vickye was known for her love of her family and her years of work and community service, … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission Approves $31 Million, 110-Unit Gateway Lofts Housing Project
JAMESTOWN - The effort to convert a former factory and current community center into a 110-unit housing project has cleared a major hurdle. During Monday's Jamestown City Council meeting, councilman Tom Nelson announced that the city Planning … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission to Host Imagine Jamestown Workshop Wednesday Night
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA'S Jason Sample recently talked with Greg Rabb, co-chair fo the Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission, to discuss the recently launched Imagine Jamestown Ideas Competition. In October the … [Read more...]
Sundquist’s First Duty as Mayor: Appoint Five Department Heads and 38 Board, Commission Seats
[UPDATE (DEC 31, 2019 - 1:40 p.m.)] - The Jamestown City Council reorganization meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 1 at noon at Jamestown Community College's Scharmann Theater. New Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist will be sworn into office, along with the new … [Read more...]
