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Carrubba Finds Seat on Board of Public Utilities, Rabb Begins New Four-Year Term

January 9, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - With Marie Carrubba's election to president of the Jamestown City Council, she will also become a member of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. On Monday night the City Council acted on more than two dozen mayoral appointments to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Cornell, Dow Street Substation, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Maria Jones, Marie Carrubba, Martha Zenns, Public Service Commission, Ralph Wallace, Sam Teresi, Tyler Case, Wastewater Treatment Plant

BPU Approves Rate Hike for Non City Solid Waste Customers

October 24, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities have approved a rate increase for solid waste customers who live outside of the city. That’s according to the Post-Journal, which says the BPU passed its 2018 solid waste budget on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Public Service Commission

[LISTEN] Annexation Public Hearing Draws Crowd, Criticism of Proposal

June 13, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment

FALCONER - The case for and against the annexation of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Dow St. Substation was delivered Monday night during a joint public hearing at Falconer Central School that lasted over three hours. The substation is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Bond Schoeneck and King, David Leathers, Dow Street Substation, Ellicott Town Board, Falconer Central School, Falconer Fire Department, Falconer Village Board, Frank Radigan, Harris Beach PLLC, James Rensel, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Kathy Bennet, Pietra Zaffram, Public Service Commission, Stephen Penhollow

Lawsuit Against Dunkirk Power Plant Dropped, Opens Door for Possible Repowering

November 22, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - The mothballed NRG power plant in Dunkirk could have a chance of reopening. NRG Energy, the plant's owner, said it will look to revive its original plan to convert the coal-burning power plant to run on natural gas. The announcement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, Dunkirk Repowering Project, Entergy Corporation, National Fuel, NRG, Public Service Commission

State Public Service Commission to Terminate Contract Between NRG and National Grid

May 31, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) and State Sen. Cathy Young (R-Olean) are expressing their concern and disappointment with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) after learning it plans to terminate a contract involving the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Cathy Young, Dunkirk Repowering Project, National Grid, NRG, Public Service Commission, Supreme Court, Tom Reed

BPU Electric Customers to See 2.6 Percent Increase in Rates Starting in March

February 25, 2016 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved an electric rate increase for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU). On March 27, 2015 the BPU filed tariff revisions to its electric tariff schedule, proposing a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Public Service Commission, Sam Teresi

Jamestown BPU Okays $482,000 Dividend Payment to City to Help Reduce Tax Hike

November 24, 2015 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The projected property tax increase in the city of Jamestown's 2016 budget now sits at 4.06 percent. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities on Monday approved giving the city a $482,000 dividend payment for next year following a 6-2 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 City Budget, Carl Pillittieri, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chuck Cornell, David Leathers, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Lehman, John Zabrodsky, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Maria Jones, Martha Zenns, Public Service Commission, Sam Teresi, Todd Tranum, Wayne Rishell

NRG Repower Rally Set for Saturday, Oct. 17 in Dunkirk

October 1, 2015 By WRFA 3 Comments

DUNKIRK – State and local officials will converge in Dunkirk later this month to take part in a rally to show support for the NRG power plant. "A huge turnout is needed one more time to send a loud and clear message -- the community continues to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Cathy Young, Dunkirk Repowering Project, Entergy Corporation, Independent System Operator, National Grid, NRG, PowerUPWNY, Public Service Commission

BPU Electric Rate Increase Unlikely for 2016

September 11, 2015 By WRFA Leave a Comment

GM says electric rates won't go up in 2016, but waste water could see slight increase. JAMESTOWN - The General Manager for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities says it’s unlikely electric customers will see a rate increase in 2016. BPU … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Public Service Commission

[LISTEN] Jamestown’s Mayor Explains BPU’s Proposed 2.5 Percent Electric Rate Increase

May 8, 2015 By WRFA Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A proposed 2.5 percent electric rate increase by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is needed to help pay for the rising cost of doing business. That from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who was a guest on this week’s WRFA Community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Public Service Commission, Sam Teresi

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