The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced two sign-up dates for the City Recreation Youth Baseball League. Youth ages 7 to 12 can sign up from from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11 at the Parks Office … [Read more...]
JRC, Chautauqua Art Gallery Partnering on ArtScape Banner Project
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is partnering with Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Jamestown Park's Department to create an outdoor public art gallery in downtown Jamestown. JRC Urban Core Director Frank Besse, presenting to Jamestown City … [Read more...]
Softball League Interest Meeting Set for February 9
The Jamestown Parks and Rec Department has scheduled a softball league interest meeting. The meeting will be for people interested in participating in a Sunday Slo-Pitch League, a Co-Ed League, or a Church League. The informational meeting is … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Hiring Summer Employees
The City of Jamestown is looking to hire summer employees. The Departments of Public Works, Parks Maintenance, and the Summer Playground Program are all seeking full-time temporary summer employees. For an application or for more information, … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Pick-Up Has Begun in Jamestown
The Jamestown Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department has begun their annual Christmas Tree pick-up. Residents are asked to place their tree on the terrace between the street and sidewalk and, if possible, keep it visible should a large … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes 2023 Budget with No Tax Increase, No Parking Rate Increase
There will be no tax increase and no parking meter increase in the 2023 City Budget passed by Jamestown City Council. There were 27 amendments voted on by Council. Finance Chair and Council member at Large Kim Ecklund said some of those … [Read more...]
Jamestown DPW, Parks Director Concerned with Funding in Proposed 2023 Budget
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 Developing Plans for Two Splash Pads
The City of Jamestown is working on plans for two splash pads in Allen and Jackson-Taylor Parks. Mayor Eddie Sundquist sent out a release saying his office, Public Works, Parks, and Planning Departments met with consultants on Friday on the … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Summer Playground Program Ends Today, Free Lunch Program Continues
Today is the last day for Jamestown's Summer Playground Program. The Jamestown Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department said while the playground program is ending today, August 5, that the summer feeding program through the Jamestown YMCA … [Read more...]