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[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – September 3, 2026
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund about economic development initiatives in the city as well as the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project. More Posts for Show: Community Matters
Jamestown Sees 26% Decrease In Index Crimes From Jan-May 2017 To Same Period For 2026
The City of Jamestown has seen a 26% decrease in index crime for the period of January to May for the year 2026 compared with the same period in 2017. The city also has experienced a 10% decrease in crime for that same time period since 2025. Between January and May 2026, 28…
Jamestown BPU Closed Labor Day
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycling also will not be collected on September 7. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection will be delayed until Tuesday,…
C&S Engineers To Begin Engineering Work On Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project
C&S Companies will begin engineering services for the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project following City Council’s contract approval. The City is contracting with C & S in an amount not to exceed $403,300. Council member Doug Scotchmer shared prior to Council’s…
Leigh Anne Jordan Appointed As Jamestown’s New City Clerk
Leigh Anne Jordan has been appointed as Jamestown’s new City Clerk. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund brought the appointment before City Council for approval Monday, August 31, 2026. Jordan is replacing Jennifer Williams who is leaving the position to spend more time with her newborn…
Office For Aging Services Holding Public Hearing On Annual Plan
The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services will gather community input on its proposed 2026-27 Annual Update to its Four-Year Plan September 8. The public hearing will begin at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 8, 2026. There are several options for people to participate.…
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Published April 06City of Jamestown Announces Tactical Grant Award for Police Department SWAT Team
JAMESTOWN, NY – April 2, 2026 – The City of Jamestown is proud to announce that the Jamestown Police Department has been awarded $75,000 through the Tactical Team Grant Program to support its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team. This funding is intended to address key…
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Published April 06City of Jamestown Announces the Appointment of Acting Fire Chief
JAMESTOWN, NY – April 2, 2026 – The City of Jamestown is proud to announce the appointment of Ryan Roush as Acting Fire Chief of the Jamestown Fire Department, effective immediately. Chief Roush brings nearly two decades of dedicated service, experience, and leadership to this…
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Published April 06City of Jamestown Announces Appointment of New Police Chief
JAMESTOWN, NY – April 2, 2026 – The City of Jamestown is proud to announce the permanent appointment of Scott Forster as Chief of Police for the Jamestown Police Department. Chief Forster brings 16 years of dedicated service to the Jamestown Police Department (JPD). He was…