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Rate Increases Proposed For BPU District Heat, Solid Waste In 2027

September 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ proposed District Heat and Solid Waste 2027 budgets have rate increases. Accounting Supervisor Jami Rishel said District Heat users will see a 10% rate increase due to the rising cost of operations. Capital … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Solid Waste, BPU Wastewater Division, BPU Water Division, District Heat, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jami Rishel, Kevin Karr

BPU Fall Water Main Flushing Begins Sept. 25

September 24, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division will begin Fall water main flushing September 25. The process begins with a “pre-flush” at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 25, in the Falconer areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Water Division, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Village of Falconer, Water Flushing

Jamestown BPU Seeks To Create Sixth Division For Fiber Project

September 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Utilities is looking to create a sixth division for its fiber project. General Manager Kris Sellstrom, speaking before Jamestown City Council Monday, said the new division would become known as the Digital Infrastructure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Electric Division, BPU Solid Waste, BPU Wastewater Division, BPU Water Division, Digital Infrastructure Division, District Heat, Empire State Development, EntryPoint Networks, Fiberspark, Jamestown Board of Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Kris Sellstrom, New York State ConnectALL Office, SumoFiber

BPU Spring Flushing Begins May 1

April 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division has announced its Spring Flushing schedule. The Village of Falconer “pre-flush” begins at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, affecting the areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. The complete … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Water Division, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Water Flushing

BPU Customers Will Have Water Rate Increase, Yard Waste Site Sticker Fee In 2026

December 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Water rates for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers will increase 7.5% in 2026 along with a new fee to use the Yard Waste Site. BPU General Manager David Leathers gave an update on the utility’s budget to City Council Monday night. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Electric Division, BPU Water Division, David Leathers, District Heat, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kathy Hochul, New York Power Authority, New York State Public Service Commission, Yard Waste Site

BPU To Begin Fall Water Main Flushing Oct. 3

September 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division has announced dates for fall water main flushing. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, in the areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. The entire Village … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Water Division, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Water Flushing

BPU Spring Main Water Flushing Starts April 25

April 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division will begin it spring main water flushing this Friday. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. The entire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Water Division, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Water Flushing

City Council To Review Bond Proposals For BPU Projects

April 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review two bond proposals totaling more than $29.2 million for capital projects at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. According to the staff report, the BPU has a capital project to upgrade the Cassadaga Water … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, BPU Water Division, Cassadaga Water Pump Station, Federal Highway Administration, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Mary Maxwell, Monroe and More LLC, Safe Streets for All Action Plan, Stantec Inc.

Jamestown BPU Announces Fall Water Main Flushing Dates

September 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced the dates for fall water main flushing. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 1 p.m. Friday, September 29 and continue into Sunday, October 1. During the Falconer flushing of mains, water … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Water Division, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Water Flushing

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