The Jamestown Public Market is requesting funding from the City to create a Food Action Plan and "Jamestown's Kitchen." Market Director Linnea Carlson said for the last four years the market has operated as a food system and food advocacy … [Read more...]
New City-JCC Grant Writer Brings in $1.1 Million in Grants to City Since Nov. 2021
The new shared grant writer for the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Community College has brought in $1.1 million in grant awards since November 2021. Paula Pichon was hired as the Grant Writer for both entities following the position being … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mobile Market CSA – March 31, 2022
Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Carlson and St. Luke's Episcopal Church Minister Jessika Frederick talk about the return of the Mobile Market CSA program as well as the Grow Jamestown event happening in April. … [Read more...]
The Jamestown Mobile Market CSA Program Returns for a Second Year
The Jamestown Public Market is bringing back its CSA to help support the Mobile Market this year. Public Market Director Linnea Carlson the CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, program was started last year as an effort to reach more people … [Read more...]
Community Garden Clean-Up on Lakeview Avenue Taking Place April 2
The community garden on Lakeview Avenue will be getting an overhaul Saturday, April 2. Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Carlson said they are partnering with the Jamestown Audubon Community Nature Center thanks to a grant from the Ralph C. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride Fest to Feature Live Music Entertainment, Resource Tables
The Jamestown Pride Festival will feature live music entertainment, food vendors, and resource tables at its event in downtown Jamestown this June. The Jamestown Pride Steering Committee announced details of the upcoming event for the LGBGTQ+ … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Linnea Carlson – December 9, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley caught up with Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Carlson on how the 2021 market season went plus some new things being planned for 2022. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Had Increased Attendance, Sales in 2021
Attendance and sales were up once again for the Jamestown Public Market this year. Market Director Linnea Carlson said moving to Third Street from Cherry Street helped increase the visibility of the market, "So we saw a lot of individuals who … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Linnea Carlson – July 29, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked about National Farmer's Market Week with Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Carlson … [Read more...]
Mental Health Funding, Recreation Opportunities Topped Public Input Session Discussion
Mental health funding and recreation opportunities topped the list of concerns and wishes at the third input session on the City of Jamestown's draft plan of how to spend over $28 million dollars in American Rescue Funds. Over 20 people attended the … [Read more...]