JAMESTOWN - A proposal to eliminate all 2-hour courtesy (free) parking spaces in downtown Jamestown will likely be tabled later this month. Jamestown city councilman and finance committee chair Tony Dolce told WRFA Wednesday that he will recommend … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Eliminating Free Downtown Parking Spaces
“There were business people involved in the proposal and it was their recommendation. They came [to the council] a couple of weeks ago and said this is what they wanted. Now whether or not every business is in agreement with it, I can’t say." - … [Read more...]
Weinert, Liuzzo Elected to Jamestown City Council; Ecklund, Dolce, Carrubba Win Reelection
JAMESTOWN - There will be two new members on the Jamestown City Council. In the city council at large race, the candidates who received the three highest vote totals were incumbent Kim Ecklund (R), followed by newcomers Vanessa Weinert (D) and … [Read more...]
ELECTION 2017: Jamestown City Council will See At Least One New Member, Perhaps As Many as Five
JAMESTOWN - For the first time in several elections, there’s a full slate of six candidates vying for the three Jamestown City Council at-large seats on Election Day 2017. In addition, two of the council’s six ward seats are also featuring contested … [Read more...]
Tax Abatement Program Addressing Condemned, Dilapidated Properties Signed into Law
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has signed off on a new housing program that is designed to address abandoned and vacant homes and properties in the city. The program was first discussed in January at the request of city council woman Marie Carrubba. … [Read more...]
Public Safety Committee Denies Event Application for Rally to Recover Jamestown Event
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council’s Public Safety Committee has put the brakes on an upcoming event geared to raise awareness about chemical dependency in the community. The Rally to Recover Jamestown is an event that is being planned by … [Read more...]
Six Candidates for Three At-Large Seats Highlight 2017 Jamestown City Council Elections
JAMESTOWN - All voters in the city of Jamestown will have a decision to make when it's time to choose members of the Jamestown City Council during the November election. According to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections, 14 candidates … [Read more...]
Mayor, City Police Chief Say All Available Resources Are Being Used to Find Arsonist
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is continuing its investigation into a rash of arsons that took place late last week in the city. Between late Wednesday morning and early Saturday morning, Jamestown Fire fighters responded to six … [Read more...]
PUSH Buffalo Representative Delivers Housing Sustainability Presentation
JAMESTOWN - About 20 people were on hand Thursday night at the Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center to hear from a representative from People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) Buffalo. Jennifer Kaminsky was on hand to lead a discussion about … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown Housing Committee Gets Update from CODE
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown’s Housing Committee has received an update on the various activities being undertaking by a local organization focused on neighborhood improvements and housing availability in the … [Read more...]
