City Council Considers Other Side Of Deer Problem | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
A member of the Jamestown community presented information to the City Council during Monday’s meeting suggesting that the deer problem is not as serious as the city believes. The local resident from Hess street said she came to the meeting in response to recent news reports about local residents’ concerns with sick deer and lime […]
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City Council Passes Resolution Supporting Furniture Mart Building Project | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
The City Council passed a resolution Monday authorizing Mayor Eddie Sundquist to “execute all necessary documents” for the city’s application for round six of the Restore New York Communities Initiative grant funding. The City Council held a public hearing prior to the vote. P-J photo by Timothy Frudd The City Council passed […]
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Rosas, city council address paving projects | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
Dunkirk Mayor Wilfred Rosas announced the streets set for work in the city Department of Public Works’ latest round of paving. Bucknor, Plover, South Jerboa, Gazelle, Robin, Deer streets and Gratiot Court will get resurfaced, Rosas said at this week’s Common Council meeting. DPW Director Randy Woodbury said, “We met with the contractor, Lakeshore Paving, […]
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City Council: ARPA Programs Missing Some Residents | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
The Jamestown City Council discussed new American Rescue Plan Act funding resolutions during Monday’s City Council work session. If the proposed resolutions are passed at the end of the month, the council will have allocated over $20 million in ARPA funding. P-J photo by Timothy Frudd The City Council is considering resolutions […]
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Council Tables Funding For Homeownership Program | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
The Jamestown City Council recently tabled a resolution that would fund Jamestown’s 19A Homeownership Program. The resolution would designate $750,000 in American Rescue Plan Act Neighborhood Stabilization funding for the creation of a permanent 19A Homeownership Program. City Council President Tony Dolce, R-Ward II, explained that the finance committee had some specific questions that remained […]
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Residents Pressure City To Address Deer Problem | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
Residents raised concerns about Jamestown’s ongoing deer problem during a recent meeting of the City Council’s work session. P-J photo by Timothy Frudd The Jamestown City Council is considering options to solve its ongoing deer problem. At a recent meeting, Robert Sisley, who has presented his concerns about the overwhelming deer population […]
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City Council OKs Fireworks Funding Despite Concerns | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
Doug Champ, a local resident, asked the Jamestown City Council to reconsider spending $19,500 on Labor Day fireworks. He cited a variety of environmental and community considers. While the City Council unanimously voted on the resolution authorizing Mayor Eddie Sundquist to purchase fireworks from Zambeli Fireworks Manufacturing Company, at least one member of the community […]
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City Council Approves Over $3 Million In ARPA Funding | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
The Jamestown City Council approved over $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding during Monday’s City Council voting session. The resolutions passed by the council include additional funding for the popular Building and Property Infrastructure Improvements program and the Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair and Replacement program. P-J photo […]
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City Council Discusses Recent Violence | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
Local residents pleaded with the City Council Monday to take stronger measures against the increase in violence and crime throughout Jamestown. Jeff Russell, At-Large councilman, urged the community to work together to push back against the criminals and to “take back” the city. P-J photos by Timothy Frudd The Jamestown City Council is encouraging members […]
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City Council Discusses Housing Ordinances | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
City officials presented the City Council Housing Committee with an update concerning ongoing conversations with the Real-Estate Investors Association. City officials and the REIA are currently working through three proposed ordinances that would have a major impact on Jamestown’s housing situation and could effect local landlords. P-J photo by Timothy Frudd City […]
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