The town of Ellicott is looking at possible regulations around short-term rentals like Airbnbs. Town Attorney Marilyn Fiore-Lehman said she has been working with the village of Lakewood on the issue and had the draft of what the village is … [Read more...]
Debris Removal Finally Underway at West Main Street Property in Falconer
FALCONER - Residents and officials in Falconer are happy to see a large amount of debris from a building destroyed by a fire more than 18 months ago is finally being removed. On Friday morning Falconer Mayor Jim Rensel was joined by other village … [Read more...]
Falconer Considers Upgrading Village Website, Online Presence
JAMESTOWN - Officials in Falconer are looking to improve the village’s online presence. During the August village board meeting on Monday night, Nicholas and Caitlin Gunner from Orbitis provided the officials with an outline of online services … [Read more...]
Falconer Officials Provide Update on Debris Removal from 2017 Fire
FALCONER - The effort to clean up rubble from a fire that broke out nearly a year-and-a-half ago in the village of Falconer continues to move forward and village officials are starting to consider possible development options for the vacant … [Read more...]
Falconer Business Owner Voices Concern over Increased EMS, Police Calls to Local Motel
FALCONER - A business owner in the village of Falconer is voicing his concern over what he fears is a growing public safety issue involving a neighboring businesses. Gary Visosky, long-time owner of the Belle-View East restaurant on E. Main St. in … [Read more...]
Falconer Officials Say Clean Up will Move Forward at Site of March 2017 Arson Fire
FALCONER - It’s been nearly a year since a major arson fire broke out on W. Main St. in Falconer, destroying a major portion of its downtown business corridor. Since then village officials have been left waiting for the completion of the clean up … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Officials, Members of the Public Exchange Words During Council Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council and Mayor Sam Teresi were on the defensive during Monday night's council voting session, fending off criticism and attacks from several members of the public who spoke during the meeting's public comment … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Annexation of BPU Substation in Falconer
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved the annexation of the Falconer Dow Street Substation, which is owned by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. During Monday Night’s City Council Meeting, the council voted unanimously on … [Read more...]
DEC Commissioner Grants Jamestown SEQR Lead Agency Status for Annexation, Clears Way for Vote
ALBANY - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner has approved giving Jamestown lead agency status in the environmental review of a piece of property the city wants to annex from the Town of Ellicott/Village of … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayor Criticizes City Council for Not Discussing Annexation Proposal
JAMESTOWN - The Mayor of Falconer was once again in Jamestown City Hall Monday night to voice his opposition to the city’s effort to annex the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Dow Street Substation property. Mayor James Rensel spoke to the … [Read more...]
