The Jamestown Board of Education has approved the appointment of Renee Garrett as the new Director of Human Resources. Mrs. Garrett will take over the position from John Panebianco, who is retiring. Most recently, Mrs. Garrett was … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Moving Forward with Vision Zero Traffic Safety Strategy
Jamestown City Council has approved the city moving forward with a pedestrian and traffic safety strategy. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city is applying for a federal grant to help create the Vision Zero Plan for the city, "It is essentially an … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Firefighter’s Contract, Contracts for New Vehicle Maintenance Building
Jamestown City Council will vote on a new contract with the Jamestown Firefighter's Union at its voting session tonight. This is the second time Council will be voting on a contract this year after voting down the one presented to them in February … [Read more...]
More Monies for Home, Building Improvement Programs; Housing Ordinance Updates on City Council Agenda
Homeownership programs and proposals to use more American Rescue Plan funds toward housing and building improvement programs are on Jamestown City Council's agenda for its work session Monday. One resolution would use $750,000 in ARP funds to … [Read more...]
Jefferson Middle School Band Director Quarterfinalist for Grammy Music Educator Award
A Jefferson Middle School Band Director is a quarterfinalist in the Grammy Music Educator Award program. Jamestown Public Schools said Dr. Carrie Pawelski, is one of 16 New York music educators among 219 across the country named for the … [Read more...]
City Council Tables Shared Services Agreement with Jamestown Schools on Sidewalk Plowing
Jamestown City Council tabled a resolution on a shared services agreement with Jamestown Public Schools about plowing sidewalks, saying more discussion was needed. Council President Tony Dolce said council members wanted to further discuss the … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on CDBG-HOME Annual Action Plan, Home Improvement Grant Programs
Jamestown City Council's voting session tonight will include the final opportunity for the public to make comments on the city's Annual Action plan. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers regarding the FY 2022 … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library’s Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 25
The James Prendergast Library's Summer Reading Program kicks of this Saturday, June 25. The program for young children through adults runs through August 20. Assistant Library Manager Danielle Bertolini said a bike rodeo with Pearl City Cycle … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract, Approves Contract with Jamestown Principals Association
The Jamestown School Board voted Thursday to extend Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker's contract as well as approving a contract with the Jamestown Principals Association. School Board President Paul Abbott said the way Dr. Whitaker handled the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Sends Resolutions on Sidewalk Plowing, Emergency Alert System to Next Step
Resolutions regarding sidewalk plowing, eradicating Tree of Heaven along the Chadakoin River, and an emergency alert program are moving forward for a vote by Jamestown City Council. The shared services agreement between the City and Jamestown … [Read more...]
