Vacancies in the Jamestown Police Department have led to the temporary suspension of the Nuisance Officer position. Jamestown City Council members learned Monday that Officer Zach Sandberg, who had been hired as the City's Nuisance Officer since … [Read more...]
Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project Contract On City Council Agenda
Jamestown City Council will review a contract for the design and implementation of the Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project. The $1,280,661 agreement would be with C&S Companies. Funding comes from New York State. The project will include … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Receiving Grant For New Equipment
The Jamestown Police Department is receiving a grant for new equipment. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the City has been awarded $16,754 through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. JPD will use $10,000 of … [Read more...]
City Council Proposes Amendments That Would Cut Proposed Tax Increase In Half
Jamestown City Council is proposing budget amendments that would cut the proposed tax increase for the 2025 budget in half. Finance Committee Chair Brent Sheldon presented the budget amendments to council members during the work session held … [Read more...]
JPD Looking For Suspect in Fatal Shooting
The Jamestown Police Department is looking for a person of interest in the shooting death of Corey Johnson this past August in downtown Jamestown. JPD is asking for the public's help in locating Jermaine Holloman in regards to the fatal shooting … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested For Damaging Statue On Riverwalk
A Jamestown man has been arrested for damaging the Portage statue on the Riverwalk near Brooklyn Square. Jamestown Police said that officers patrolling the area of North Main Street near the viaduct early Monday morning heard loud banging noises … [Read more...]
City, CODE To Apply For Grant To Rehabilitate Vacant Housing
The City of Jamestown and CODE Inc. want to apply for a grant to rehabilitate vacant housing units. Jamestown City Council will review a request for the Department of Development and Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc. to apply … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police’s Nearly 50 Year Old Shooting Range To Be Replaced
After about 50 years of use, the Jamestown Police Department will be getting a new range. Jamestown City Council approved using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to contract with Action Target of Provo, Utah to build the new facility that … [Read more...]
Daily Alternate Parking Begins Oct. 1 But That Could Be Changed For 2025
While daily alternate parking begins at 10:00 a.m. today in the City of Jamestown, there could be changes for 2025. Jamestown Police remind residents that vehicles should be parked only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Using ARPA Money To Build New Police Range
Jamestown City Council will vote on using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to building a new range for the Police Department. Council member at large Jeff Russell said at the last work session that the current range hasn't been updated in … [Read more...]
