An effort to update the City of Jamestown's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code for the first time in over 25 years is moving forward. Jamestown City Council approved a resolution to contract with C&S Companies of Buffalo in the amount of … [Read more...]
City Council Gives Go Ahead for City to Apply for $500,000 Restore NY Grant to Redevelop Furniture Mart Building
A request to apply for a $500,000 Restore New York grant to redevelop the Furniture Mart Building has been approved by Jamestown City Council. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said Savarino Companies of Buffalo would be the developer of the … [Read more...]
Dozen People Attend First Public Input Session on $28 Million American Rescue Plan Funding
Around a dozen people attended the first public input session on the City of Jamestown's proposed master plan for how to spend $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan funding. Only several people spoke at the presentation, including resident … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Library Board Unanimously Approves Contract to Auction $1.17 Million Art Collection
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The Prendergast Library Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Sotheby’s to sell much of its art collection, despite pleas from several area residents who attended Thursday’s board meeting. The … [Read more...]
City Development Director Urges IDA to not Extend PILOT Agreement with Downtown Property Owner
JAMESTOWN – A tax abatement extension for a housing property owner in downtown Jamestown would lead to the city missing out on more than $300,000 in anticipated tax revenue. That was the message from Jamestown City Development Director Vince DeJoy, … [Read more...]
Studio D Catering Holds Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
JAMESTOWN - A new catering service and dining venue has officially announced its open for business in downtown Jamestown. Studio D Catering & Venue - located on the 3rd floor of the Chautauqua Music building at 106 E. Second St. - held a grand … [Read more...]