Jamestown Public Schools have provided the updated school guidance for COVID-19 on the district's website. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the new protocols were released by the State Department of Health last week based on the … [Read more...]
JHS Marching Band Community Preview Night Friday, August 26
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will hold its annual Community Preview Night this Friday, August 26. The free show will begin at 8:00 p.m. at Strider Field. The community is welcome to attend the Community Preview Night to learn more … [Read more...]
City to Hold Public Forum Following Fatal Shooting on Prendergast Avenue
One person was killed and one injured in a targeted drive-by shooting on Prendergast Avenue Friday afternoon. Jamestown Police say the incident happened just before 1:00 p.m. in the 800 block of Prendergast. 35-year-old Jesus Batista Perez was … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – July 28, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker on his reflections of the last school year, what's happening this summer, and what's up for the next school year. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Appointment of New HR Director
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...]
