A public hearing has been held on reallocating $225,000 in previous years HOME program funds to a First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said funds allocated in the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 … [Read more...]
CHRIC Awarded $122,000 Federal Grant
Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, or CHRIC, has received a $122,000 federal grant. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the funding is coming from NeighborWorks America. He said in a statement that, "Affordable … [Read more...]
JRC’s ‘Paint Jamestown’ Program Looking for Funding to Expand
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation's 'Paint Jamestown' program is looking for additional funding in order to expand. Neighborhood Project Director Mary Maxwell presented on the program to the City Council Housing Committee. She said the … [Read more...]
City Council to Hear Home Improvement Program Presentations
Jamestown City Council will hear presentations on some home improvement programs at its work session tonight. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation's Mary Maxwell will do a presentation of the Paint Jamestown Program at the Housing Committee meeting … [Read more...]
Community Input on CDBG/HOME Plan To Include Walking Tours
The community's opportunity to give input on the annual Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds plan will be expanded this year. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said they plan to hold walking tours in each ward in … [Read more...]
Celoron Considering Applying for CDBG Funds for Resident Home Repairs
The Village of Celoron is looking for homeowners who might be interested in assistance with home repairs. The village is considering applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the New York State Office of Community Renewal to … [Read more...]
County Land Bank Assumes Ownership of 10-12 E. Second St., Opens Door to State Funding
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has received a major break when it comes to paying for the demolition of an abandoned downtown building that suffered a partial collapse last week. On Thursday the building at 10-12 East Second Street suffered a … [Read more...]
Emergency Demolition of Downtown Building Required Following Partial Collapse
JAMESTOWN - An emergency demolition for a downtown building had to be scheduled Thursday evening due to a partial collapse. Jamestown police and city fire crews were called to the scene at 10-12 East Second St. on Thursday afternoon around 4 p.m. … [Read more...]
