Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Electric customers will continue seeing increases in their bill thanks to a New York Power Authority rate increase. On April 1 of this year, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) started phasing in a $10 per … [Read more...]
Rate Increases Proposed For BPU District Heat, Solid Waste In 2027
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...]
BPU Fall Water Main Flushing Begins Sept. 25
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...]
Jamestown BPU Seeks To Create Sixth Division For Fiber Project
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...]
BPU Spring Flushing Begins May 1
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...]
BPU Customers Will Have Water Rate Increase, Yard Waste Site Sticker Fee In 2026
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...]
BPU To Begin Fall Water Main Flushing Oct. 3
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...]
BPU Spring Main Water Flushing Starts April 25
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...]
City Council To Review Bond Proposals For BPU Projects
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...]
Jamestown BPU Announces Fall Water Main Flushing Dates
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...]








