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Jamestown Community College asks city to back phased inclusion of JCC–YMCA 'The J' in SUNY capital request

Jamestown City Council · December 2, 2025
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JCC president DeMarche requested that Jamestown formally back Phase 1 of a joint Jamestown Community College–YMCA wellness and athletic complex—"The J"—asking the council to place a written resolution on a future work session agenda; Phase 1 focuses on turfing two fields and design work pending inclusion in the governor's budget.

Jamestown Community College President DeMarche asked the Jamestown City Council to support a resolution requesting that SUNY include Phase 1 of a joint JCC–Jamestown YMCA wellness and athletic complex—branded in remarks as "The J"—in the SUNY 2026–27 capital request.

DeMarche described Phase 1 as design work and construction of components that pertain only to JCC, beginning with turfing two fields (one overlayed for softball and one for baseball) so outdoor sports can be staged in a single location. She said the full joint project remains roughly a $45,000,000 effort and…

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