Electric bikes and scooters could be available to rent in Jamestown this summer. Jamestown City Council heard a presentation by Bird Bike Share, who has proposed a pilot program in the city. Bird Bike Share currently has programs in Dunkirk and … [Read more...]
City Council to Hear Proposal to Use $721,000 in ARP Funds for Parks Projects, Including Two Splash Pads
Jamestown City Council will hear a presentation on $721,000 worth of American Rescue Plan funded parks projects that include two Splash Pads at its work session tonight. Resolutions pre-filed include $500,000 toward the construction of splash pads … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Humane Society – January 5, 2023
Chautauqua County Humane Society Senior Programs Director Brian Papalia updates us on the "Season of Hope" adoption/foster drive, the TNVR cat program, and what's up for 2023. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Humane Society Spayed or Neutered Over 200 Cats in 2022
The Chautauqua County Humane Society spayed or neutered over 200 cats in 2022 as part of its efforts to reduce the feral cat population in Jamestown. Senior Programs Director Brian Papalia said the shelter plans to continue its Trap, Neuter, … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes $5 Million in ARPA Projects, Feral Cat Program
Jamestown City Council passed over $5 million in American Rescue Plan funded projects, with four resolutions for economic development related initiatives failing to pass. Council members Marie Carrubba, Andrew Faulkner, Kim Ecklund, and Randy … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on $8 million Economic Development Initiatives, Feral Cat Program
Jamestown City Council will vote on $8 million of economic development initiatives funded by American Rescue Plan monies. The 17 resolutions fund a host of programs including business building and infrastructure improvements; marketing programs, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kellie Roberts – April 14, 2022
Chautauqua County Humane Society Executive Director Kellie Roberts spoke with WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley to explain more about how a proposed Trap, Neuter/Spay, Vaccinate, Return (TNVR) program for cats would work in the City of Jamestown. … [Read more...]
City Council Learns More about Proposed Program, Ordinance to Reduce Feral Cats
Jamestown City Council members learned more about a proposed program and ordinance to reduce the number of feral cats in the city. Chautauqua County Humane Society's Executive Director Kellie Roberts presented on the Trap, Neuter, Vaccination, and … [Read more...]
