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JAMESTOWN BUDGET PRIORITIES & PLANNING: Attend Session #1 Thursday night at Town Hall
Read more: JAMESTOWN BUDGET PRIORITIES & PLANNING: Attend Session #1 Thursday night at Town HallEarlier this month, Jamestown’s Council drafted a list of “Focus Areas” for its 2026-2027 Strategic Plan. Residents will have an opportunity to provide input this Thursday evening, from 5pm to 7pm at Town Hall, during the first of several Budget Planning Sessions. Jamestown’s Council started the process on on January 7th & 8th during a…
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New council & mayor sworn in
Read more: New council & mayor sworn inKudos again to Jamestown News’ Carol Brooks for providing this nice recap of the December Council meeting and swearing-in. One correction is in order: the Capital Asset Policy – proposing to raise the Town’s capital asset threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 – was removed from the “Consent Agenda” in “Old Business” and moved to “New…
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July ’25 water & sewer rate hikes go into in effect
Read more: July ’25 water & sewer rate hikes go into in effectThe Town of Jamestown’s 2025-26 budget proposes a 4.8% property tax increase and 11.5% hike in water and sewer rates. This marks the third consecutive increase, potentially making Jamestown the highest-taxed small town in North Carolina.
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Town Council Meeting Basics: Tues, Aug. 19, 6pm
Read more: Town Council Meeting Basics: Tues, Aug. 19, 6pm“When are the town council meetings held? … I never hear about it until it’s over… someone said the meetings are recorded but where do you watch it?” I hear that a lot. So here’s notice that the next TOWN COUNCIL MEETING IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 19th, 6pm at Town Hall. It’s open to the public,…
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NEW TO OUR SITE? Start here
Read more: NEW TO OUR SITE? Start hereRemedial investigations conducted at the abandoned Seaboard Chemical Superfund site have documented the presence of chlorinated and non-chlorinated volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in soils, landfill leachate, groundwater, and surface water. … the VOC-affected groundwater is migrating to Randleman Lake (PTRWA), drinking water source for Jamestown and surrounding communities
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Cool fact about Colfax: Their 5-mile stretch of Deep River has the enforceable 303(d) status we’ve been seeking
Read more: Cool fact about Colfax: Their 5-mile stretch of Deep River has the enforceable 303(d) status we’ve been seekingIn Colfax, NC, a recent land purchase for a new school raises questions amid declining enrollment and existing nearby schools. Issues include inadequate EPA oversight and outdated regulations that may endanger local waterways and community health.
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More 1,4 Dioxane spikes & wastewater violations for
Read more: More 1,4 Dioxane spikes & wastewater violations forThe EPA objected to the renewal of Asheboro, North Carolina’s NPDES wastewater discharge permit renewal due to inadequate controls on the discharge of high levels of 1,4-Dioxane into drinking water supplies. Despite legal challenges from Asheboro and other cities to limit regulations, the EPA insists on strict limits to protect public health. Ongoing pollution issues…
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