MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 23, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Heather Lynn and Burke Lindquist from Lynn Development Group to learn more about several projects the downtown developer has been … [Read more...]
Sheldon House Would be Owner-Occupied Residence if Purchased by Prospective Buyer
JAMESTOWN - The person who wants to be the historic Sheldon House from Jamestown Community College plans to make it an owner-occupied residence. That’s according to Jamestown City Council finance committee chair Tony Dolce, who updated the city … [Read more...]
JCC Entertains New Sheldon House Offer, More Details Expected Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a new buyer has come forward for the historic Sheldon House property on the city’s north side. During Monday's Jamestown City Council Finance Committee meeting, officials will learn more … [Read more...]
Jamestown Resident Calls for Resignation of Five Zoning Board Members in Wake of Sheldon House Decision
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Published June 23, 2017 at 9:56 a.m.; Revised June 23, 2017 at 10:40 a.m.) JAMESTOWN - An individual who had made an offer to Jamestown Community College to purchase the Sheldon House and keep it as a residential property has some … [Read more...]
Lynn Group Will Not Pursue Further Legal Action Following Appellate Court Decision on Sheldon House
JAMESTOWN - The Lynn Development Group says it will not proceed with trying to purchase the Sheldon House in Jamestown following an appellate court's decision to overturn a zoning variance for the property. The announcement comes via a statement … [Read more...]
State Appellate Division Court Overturns Zoning Board Variance for Sheldon House
ROCHESTER - A state appellate court has overturned a 2016 zoning variance granted by the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals involving the Sheldon House. On Friday, ,June 16 the New York 4th Appellate Division, based in Rochester, released its … [Read more...]
Sheldon House Variance Appeal Rests in Hands of Appellate Division Court
JAMESTOWN - A state appeals court is now deliberating on the fate of the Sheldon House and whether or not in can be used as a business headquarters. On May 16, the attorneys for the parties involved in the case appeared in the New York 4th … [Read more...]
Sheldon House Appeal to Go to Court on May 16
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a court date has been set for a second appeal attempt by a group of Lakeview Avenue-area residents who want to prevent the historic Sheldon House from being converted into corporate offices for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Resident Paul Leone Discusses Sheldon House Zoning Challenge
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Lakeview Ave. resident Paul Leone about his effort to challenge a decision by the Jamestown Zoning Board of … [Read more...]
Residents Opposed to Sheldon House Variance Still Considering Appeal
JAMESTOWN - A group of residents on the city’s north side are still considering whether or not they will appeal a recent State Supreme Court decision regarding the Sheldon House. In May the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals approved a zoning … [Read more...]
