WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley had the opportunity to speak with Jamestown Department of Public Works and Acting Parks Director Jeff Lehman, who is retiring from City Government. … [Read more...]
City Council Approves ARP Grant Allocations to Three Jamestown Businesses
Three grant allocations totaling $365,060 to Jamestown businesses have been approved by Jamestown City Council. The three resolutions were approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation board at its March meeting, but each exceeded the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Sales of City-Owned Parcels
The Jamestown Planning Commission has finally approved the sale of two city-owned parcels. The Commission, lacking a quorum at its meetings in January and February, was unable to take action until this month. The two parcels include property on … [Read more...]
New Downtown Parking Meters Causing Headaches for Motorists and City
The new parking meters in downtown Jamestown are causing headaches for users and city administration. Council Member at Large Jeff Russell shared at the March 6 work session that a resident contacted him about the meters not accepting change, even … [Read more...]
City Council Approves ARP Funds for Sr. Citizen Program, Tables Smart Communities Pledge
Jamestown City Council has approved a final installment of funds to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program. The additional $377,528 in American Rescue Plan funds will cover any remaining approved applications that could not be … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Allocating More ARP Funds
Jamestown City Council will vote to add a final installment of funds to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program tonight. The Council Finance Committee had recommended using an additional $282,856 in American Rescue Plan funds to … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Resolution to Use $900,000 in ARP Funds for Water Main Replacements
Jamestown City Council will review a request to use $900,000 of American Rescue Plan funds for water main replacements on Roland Road and Juliet Street. The staff report said there has been nine water main breaks on Juliet Street between Camp and … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Hiring Summer Employees
The City of Jamestown is looking to hire summer employees. The Departments of Public Works, Parks Maintenance, and the Summer Playground Program are all seeking full-time temporary summer employees. For an application or for more information, … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Ward Boundary Lines, New Equipment
Jamestown City Council will vote on a local law to establish new Ward Boundary lines at its voting session tonight. The new map recommended by the Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has few changes in ward boundaries. Council also will vote … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Hear Police, Fire Budget Presentations; Review Video-Conferencing Law
American Rescue Plan funded projects related to housing and funds for non-profits are back on the Jamestown City Council work session agenda for tonight. Council also will review a local law that authorizes the use of video-conferencing for public … [Read more...]
