Jamestown City Council has approved a new contract with the Jamestown Firefighter's Union. This is the second time Council voted on a contract this year after voting down the one presented to them in January. Council President Tony Dolce said … [Read more...]
Mayoral Candidates Weigh In On Proposed $12.9 Million Borrowing Plan
JAMESTOWN - Two of the three candidates for mayor of Jamestown say they support a recently unveiled proposal to borrow up to $12.9 million to help pay for a variety of capital investment projects in the city. On Monday Jamestown mayor Sam Teresi … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Healthcare Buyout Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved the new health insurance buyout program for Medicare eligible retirees. On Monday night the council voted unanimously to accept the $1.5 million in state grant funding to help pay for the voluntary … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Healthcare Buyout Program for Medicare Retirees
JAMESTOWN - When the Jamestown City Council holds its next voting session in two weeks, it will act on a resolution to utilize $1.5 million in state aid as part of a voluntary health insurance buyout program for eligible retired city … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, March 2015 Interview
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi into the studio for the March 5, 2015 episode of Community Matters. Mayor Teresi discusses the Action Plan that was recently released by the state Financial … [Read more...]
Jamestown to Receive $250,000 through State Financial Restructuring Board Action Plan
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown has received some good news from the state’s Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments. On Monday night, Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi updated Jamestown City Council members on recommendations from the … [Read more...]
City will be Reviewed State Financial Restructuring Board
JAMESTOWN - New York state will be sending help to Jamestown city hall to help the city find new ways to save money and make government more efficient. According to a report in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, Mayor Sam Teresi announced Monday … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo Calls for Creation of Financial Board to Assist Upstate Municipalities
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo says he wants to help local upstate governments get back on their feet. On Tuesday, the governor announced a plan that would help ailing upstate governments receive loans, grants and other help from state coffers to … [Read more...]