MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE ON SOUNDCLOUD CORRECTION: An earlier report indicated this year's race would be the first open-seat race since 1993. This is technically incorrect because the mayor at that time, Carolyn Seymour (D), did run for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Safety Committee Jan. 14 Gateway Lofts Discussion
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Jamestown City Council's Housing Committee on heard details about the proposed Gateway Lofts housing project during it's Jan. 14 meeting at city hall. Representatives from the organizations involved with the … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Ask City Council Members to Help Get the Lead Out
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council is looking into ways to leverage federal money to help address the ongoing problem of lead paint in homes throughout the community. On Monday night the council’s Housing Committee had a member of the … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $150,000 Grant Application to Replace Aging Playground Equipment at Chadakoin Park
JAMESTOWN - On Monday night the Jameson City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a letter of intent to enter a $150,000 grant agreement with KaBoom! Inc. for the purpose of funding construction of a new playground in Chadakoin … [Read more...]
Carrubba elected Council President, Rabb to Continue Serving on BPU
Women hold majority on council for the first time in the city's 132-year history JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its inaugural voting session on Monday night at City Hall. Councilwoman Marie Carrubba (D-Ward 4) was tapped to replace … [Read more...]
New President to be Appointed During First City Council Meeting of 2018
JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown City Council will have its first meeting of 2018 when it convenes Monday, Jan. 8 at city hall. A highlight of the meeting will be the appointment of a new council president. The new president will replace former council … [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...]
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...]
City Council Gets Update on Proposed North Side Housing Development
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council housing committee is generally in favor of a proposed housing development on the city’s north side. On Monday night the committee discussed the proposed $11 million Jackson Spring housing complex, which would … [Read more...]
