Jamestown City Council

The funding for the equipment comes from American Rescue Plan lost revenue monies. Following last week’s work session discussion, a resolution to also purchase a sidewalk plow for $153,259 was added. This plow would replace a 1979 Bombardier.

Under new business, Council will vote on a contract with the Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association Local 137. This contract runs from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024. Four new firefighters would be hired in June under the contract to man new EMS vehicles. The contract also includes wage increases of 2.5% for 2021 through 2023, and a 2.75% increase in 2024. There also are prescription pay increases, increases to health insurance plans, and health insurance for new hires ends at the Federal Medicare eligible age.

Also under new business is a contract with the Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association. The contract covers January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024. The contract also includes wage increases of 2.5% for 2021 through 2023, and a 2.75% increase in 2024. There also are increases for prescription costs and health insurance plans

Council also will be voting on appointments to city boards and commissions that were tabled at the organizational meeting held on January 3rd. On that list included new appointments to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities that replaced long-time board members Greg Rabb and Jim Olson, Council member Marie Carrubba, and former Council member Grant Olson.

At the start of the meeting, a presentation will be given honoring the former City Historian, B. Delores Thompson for her work in preserving the history of the City of Jamestown.

City Historian B. Dolores Thompson and Mayor Samuel Teresi during an unveiling in 2013.

JAMESTOWN – The newest historical marker for the city of Jamestown will be unveiled Wednesday on the city’s east site along Curtis Street.

The marker program is spearheaded by city historian B. Delores Thompson and the historical marker committee, with more than 70 markers located throughout the city to remind residents of Jamestown’s rich past.

Earlier this year a marker was also erected along E Fourth St in downtown Jamestown, noting the history of Thurston Terrace Block and its series of row houses.

Wednesday’s unveiling will take place at 2 p.m. inside the Roger Tory Peterson Institute at 311 Curtis Street.

Tuesday afternoon was the unveiling of the city of Jamestown’s 75th historic marker commemorating the Thurston Terrace area of E. Fourth St. Clockwise from upper left: Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi; Maurice Paterniti, Maurice’s Beauty Salon owner, Jeff James, Frank Besse, Alexendria James – Labyrinth / Brazil co-owners; and Art Osterdahl, B. Delores Thompson, and Karen Livsey – Jamestown Historic Marker Committee members.

JAMESTOWN – A new historic marker has been added to downtown Jamestown.

On Tuesday afternoon the city’s historic marker committee was joined by mayor Sam Teresi, other city officials, and local business owners to unveil the marker for the Thurston Block, located along E. 4^th Street between Main and Pine Streets.

The area, which today is known as Thurston Terrace, features a series of row buildings that include various businesses and residences over the years.

The buildings were developed by Dr. J. Hamilton Thurston between 1875-1880. City historian B. Delores Thompson said Thurston was the first housing developer to build row houses in Western New York.  During the unveiling ceremony, Thompson also outlined the numerous residents and businesses that called the block home over the years. Today, businesses located on the block include Maurice’s Hair Salon, Labyrinth Press Co., and Brazil Craft Beer & Wine Lounge.

The historic marker is the 75th one installed in the city.

(Image courtesy of Jamestown Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department Facebook page)

JAMESTOWN – The City Summer Bandshell Concert series will feature the Jamestown Municipal Band as directed by Rick Lundquist at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 21. The free concert series is held at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park.

This week’s concert theme is “Music for a Summer Night.” The concert will feature a special ceremony unveiling a historical marker for Allen Park by the city historian B. Delores Thompson and Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi.

Additional concerts will be held at 7 p.m. as follows:

• Wednesday, June 28 – Jamestown Municipal Band
• Wednesday, July 5 – Jamestown Municipal Band
• Wednesday, July 12 – Jamestown Municipal Band
• Wednesday, July 19 – Jamestown Municipal Band
• Wednesday, July 26 – Jamestown Municipal Band

The Jamestown Municipal Band has performed in Allen Park since the 1950s, with musical events being held annually since the construction of the bandshell in 1966.

In addition to funding provided annually by the City of Jamestown, these concerts are made available free to the public through the support of the following: AJ’s Texas Hots, Allen Park Women’s Club, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Fessenden, Laumer & DeAngelo; Lind Funeral Home, Local 134, American Federation of Musicians; Scandinavian Studies Program, Salon 1, The Resource Center, The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County Projects Pool Grant Program, and WCA Hospital.

As in previous years, members of the Allen Park Women’s Club will continue in their tradition of providing coffee, fudge and other baked goods during all of the concerts.

All concerts are free to the public. Everyone is urged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets or park their vehicles close by to listen to the music from the comfort of their car.

Members of Hope’s Steel Windows & Doors stand with city officials under the new historical marker that was recently placed outside the company’s administrative office entrance on Hopkins Ave. in the city.

JAMESTOWN – The city of Jamestown Historical Marker Committee has unveiled another marker in the city.

On Tuesday afternoon city historian B. Delores Thompson, Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and other city officials gathered at Hope’s Steel Windows & Doors on Hopkins Ave on the east side of town to present the newest city marker commemorating the business that’s been in operation in the city for more than 100 years.

Thompson said the location for the new historical marker was selected for several reasons.

“Hopes as been one of the industries in Jamestown for 102 years. It’s been one of the mainstays for all of those years so it is historical. It’s part of our past and part of our history,” She explained. “But it is also continuing to serve clientele worldwide with its windows, and so it continues to make history for Jamestown and putting Jamestown on the worldwide map. We can be very proud of that.”

Hope’s Windows remains in operation with dozens of employees taking time out from their work day to witness the historical marker dedication ceremony. The newest marker brings the overall total of historical markers in the city to 69.

For a complete list of historical markers in the city, visit www.jamestownny.net/index.php/parks-and-recreation/historical-marker-program.