A new monthly talk series starts Friday called Ally Community Mornings. The initiative by venture and consulting studio, Ally Co, is an initiative to celebrate creativity, grow collaboration, and inspire flourishing through a monthly breakfast … [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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Lillian Ney – December 1, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Board of Health President Dr. Lillian Ney about recent changes at the County Health Department. … [Read more...]
County Health Board President Expresses Concern for County Health Dept. with Departure of Director
The Chautauqua County Board of Health President is expressing concern for the County Health Department with the departure of Christine Schuyler. Schuyler's last day as Director of the County's Department of Health and Human Services was Tuesday, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Mayor-elect Eddie Sundquist Announces Transition Team and Seeks Public Input
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor-elect Eddie Sundquist has put together a Transition Team and established a series of public input sessions as he prepares to launch his initial mayoral term on Jan. 1. During a special announcement Friday morning at the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Lead Contamination in Jamestown Housing
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, July 18, 2019 Local health officials discuss Lead Poisoning and the effort to remove lead from homes within the community. Guests include Dr. Lillian Ney with the city's Health … [Read more...]
Salary Review Commission Recommends Increasing Mayor’s Salary 18 percent, Doubling City Council Salary
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Salary Review Commission has made a recommendation for salary adjustments for elected officials in the city. On Wednesday morning the commission met for just over half an hour to discuss and vote on its recommendation for … [Read more...]
Salary Review Commission Holds First Meeting to Discuss Pay for Elected Officials
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown’s Salary Review Commission held its first meeting of the year yesterday in city hall to begin the process of reviewing the current salaries of the city’s elected offices and determine if a raise is in order. The city charter … [Read more...]
City Ad Hoc Commission to Review and Recommend Salary Adjustments for Elected Offices
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Monday Night acted on the appointment of all six members of the city's ad hoc Salary Review Commission. According to the city charter, the city is required to establish the commission in order to review and … [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...]
