Jamestown City Council has approved hiring four new firefighters. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon said they still are looking for two additional firefighters, "We successfully recruited six of the eight that Council approved last year under the SAFER … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Facing Nearly $3 Million Shortfall in 2024 Budget
The City of Jamestown could be facing a $2.9 million shortfall in the 2024 budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund gave an update on the budget to City Council members at their work session Monday night, including that the administration is working on expenses … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote On Two Housing Ordinances
Jamestown City Council will consider two housing ordinances at their monthly voting session tonight. The proposed vacant property registration ordinance would require the owners to register the property for a fee of $250. The fee would go toward … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown, Busti Fire Working On Shared Services Agreement For EMS Calls
The City of Jamestown and Busti Fire Department are looking at a shared services agreement for EMS calls. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon presented to the Public Safety Committee on the agreement, saying that Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Department Saw Dip In Calls For Service in 2023
The Jamestown Fire Department saw a dip in calls for service in 2023 compared with the previous year. According to the City of Jamestown Public Safety Annual report, the Jamestown Fire Department responded to a total of 8,083 calls for service … [Read more...]
Police, Fire Departments Present Budgets, 2022 Budget Finally Closed Out
Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson has described tentative 2024 budget as "one of the best ones for the department in years." Jackson, presenting to Jamestown City Council, said the only issue he has in his budget is the cost of disposable gloves … [Read more...]
Council Member Accuses UPMC Chautauqua-ALSTAR For Violating Ambulance Service Contract With City
Council Member at Large Jeff Russell is accusing UPMC Chautauqua and Alstar of being in violation of its contract with the City of Jamestown for ambulance service. Russell, speaking at Council's work session Monday, said the contract signed in … [Read more...]
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Flooded Streets, Brought Down Power Lines Monday Afternoon
Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding and brought down power lines in Jamestown Monday afternoon. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities reported a pole and transformer issue that resulted in a fire at Dunn and East Second Street, an … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Hiring Eight New Firefighters
Jamestown City Council has unanimously voted to lift a hiring freeze to hire eight new firefighters. The decision after two months of discussions drew applause from an audience mostly made up of members of the Jamestown Fire Department at Monday's … [Read more...]
City Council Receives More Details About SAFER Grant from FEMA
Jamestown City Council members were able to get more details about the SAFER grant received by the City during a meeting with FEMA Tuesday afternoon. Federal Emergency Management Agency Project Manager Julia Barron answered questions council … [Read more...]
