Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson has described tentative 2024 budget as "one of the best ones for the department in years." Jackson, presenting to Jamestown City Council, said the only issue he has in his budget is the cost of disposable gloves … [Read more...]
Police, Fire Departments To Present Budgets to City Council
Jamestown City Council will continue budget hearings tonight ahead of its monthly voting session. The Jamestown Police and Fire Departments will present on their budgets at 6:00 p.m. in the Police Training Room on the fourth floor of City Hall. … [Read more...]
Sidewalk Plowing Program For Jamestown Public Schools Moving Forward This Winter
A sidewalk plowing program between the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Public Schools will move forward this winter. Interim DPW and Parks Director Mark Roetzer informed City Council that the two new sidewalk plows that the school district … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Begins Budget Hearings Tonight
Jamestown City Council will begin hearing budget presentations from the administrative services departments tonight. The proposed $40.15 million spending plan includes a 1.29% increase in the tax levy. The budget hearings will begin at 6:30 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Professional Firefighter’s Union Endorses Sundquist
The Jamestown Professional Firefighter's union has endorsed incumbent Democrat Eddie Sundquist for Mayor of Jamestown. This is the first union endorsement of a mayoral candidate in the city in 20 years. Local 137 President Ben McLaughlin stated … [Read more...]
Proposed 2024 Jamestown Budget Includes No Tax Increase, 1.29% Increase in Tax Levy
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist's proposed 2024 city budget includes no tax increase, two new Parks jobs, and a 1.29% increase in the tax levy. The $40.15 million spending plan increases appropriations by $1.68 million. Sundquist said property tax … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Contract for New Communications Coordinator for City
A new Communications Coordinator has been contracted with for the city of Jamestown. City Council approved a two-year contract with Stephen Neilans of Ashville, New York as part of the $150,000 Federal Communications Commission Affordable … [Read more...]
Council Member Accuses UPMC Chautauqua-ALSTAR For Violating Ambulance Service Contract With City
Council Member at Large Jeff Russell is accusing UPMC Chautauqua and Alstar of being in violation of its contract with the City of Jamestown for ambulance service. Russell, speaking at Council's work session Monday, said the contract signed in … [Read more...]
Council To Review New Ordinance To Allow Housing Code Violators To Be Ticketed Directly
Jamestown City Council will review a new ordinance that would allow Code Enforcement Officers to directly fine homeowners for quality of life code violations. The current City Code prohibits Code Enforcement Officers for issuing a direct ticket … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Investigating House Fire on Barrows Street
Jamestown Fire Department is investigating a house fire on Barrows Street. Jamestown Fire crews were called out just after 1:00 a.m. Thursday to 231 Barrows Street to find the back part of house fully engulfed in flames. The house was vacant … [Read more...]