The Jamestown DPW and Acting Parks Director is expressing concerns over under-funding or lack of funding in the proposed 2023 executive budget. Jeff Lehman presented the Public Works Department budget to Jamestown City Council Monday night along … [Read more...]
City Council to Begin Budget Hearings on Proposed $38.68 Million Spending Plan
Jamestown City Council will begin budget hearings tonight on Mayor Sundquist's proposed $38.68 million spending plan. Council will hear budget presentations by the Department of Public Works and Parks Department at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Police … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Facing Lawsuit From One of Its Unions
The City of Jamestown is facing a lawsuit from one of its unions. AFSCME New York Council 66, Local 418, which represents employees in the City's Department of Public Works, filed the suit in Chautauqua County Supreme Court. The union had filed … [Read more...]
Jamestown DPW: Newland Avenue to Be Closed August 22-29
The Jamestown Department of Public Works has announced Newland Avenue will be closed for a week for road construction. DPF Director Jeff Lehman said starting Monday, August 22, Newland Avenue from Hallock Street to Huxley Street will be closed to … [Read more...]
City, Jamestown Schools Proposing Shared Services Agreement to Plow Sidewalks
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist and the Jamestown Public Schools District are proposing a shared services plan to keep sidewalks clear of snow during the winter. Sundquist, with School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker, presented the proposed plan … [Read more...]
Residential Flooding Issues Raised at BPU Board Meeting
Basement flooding and sewage back-up concerns on Jamestown's west side following last week's thaw and rain were brought up to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities at its monthly meeting. Ward Four Councilmember and former BPU board member Marie … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools, City Meet to Discuss Student Safety with Snow Removal
As the area faces another Winter Storm this week, Jamestown Schools and the City of Jamestown are working to ensure student safety when they walk to school. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said District personnel and Public Works staff met … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $2 Million of ARP Funds for Equipment, Projects
Jamestown City Council approved $2 million worth of projects and purchases using American Rescue Plan funds at its meeting Monday. Resolutions totaling $1.26 million to purchase equipment and vehicles for the Parks and Public Works Departments … [Read more...]
City Councils Hears Presentation on $1.26 Million in Equipment Purchases
Jamestown City Council heard a presentation on $1.26 million in equipment purchases for DPW and Parks that could include replacing a sidewalk plow. Fleet Manager Pat Monaghan gave a presentation to Council on the requests that would be paid for … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Equipment Purchase Requests, New SRO Request
Jamestown City Council will review $1.26 million in equipment purchases for DPW and Parks using American Rescue Plan funds at its work session tonight. One resolution call for replacing a salt spreader truck, a plow/dump truck, a street sweeper, … [Read more...]
