The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has placed first among twelve middle-sized companies in the WNY Healthiest Employer contest for the seventh consecutive year. Buffalo Business First, Springbuk, Independent Health, Wegmans and Walsh Duffield … [Read more...]
BPU Clarifies Court Filing Over Dow Street Substation Properties Assessment
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is clarifying a court filing over the assessment value of the Dow Street Substation properties. BPU General Manager David Leathers said, "This week the City of Jamestown filed a petition with the State … [Read more...]
Leathers Appointed to American Public Power Association Board’s Executive Committee
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has been appointed the American Public Power Association Board's Executive Committee. The APPA represents approximately 2,000 U.S. community-owned electric utilities that serve … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Announces Two Promotions
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has announced the promotion of Kris Sellstrom and Alexander Pickett to leadership positions within the utility. Kris Sellstrom, a Professional Engineer (PE), has been promoted to … [Read more...]
BPU Announces Plans to Retool District Heating System
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced plans to expand and retool its district heating system. The announcement follows a 15-month engineering study by Ramboll Engineering that was funded by the New York State Energy Research and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown BPU Presentation to City Council – February 15, 2024
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers and staff gave an update on the utility to Jamestown City Council members at their work session on Monday, February 12, 2024. … [Read more...]
City Council Receives Update From BPU
Jamestown City Council received an update from the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities at their work session Monday. BPU General Manager David Leathers said bids have been launched for phase two of a water main replacement project. He said the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Resolution to Designate City As Pro Housing Community
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution that would designate the city as a Pro Housing Community. The paperwork for the designation was submitted by the City in 2023 with New York State. The Pro Housing Communities Pledge has several … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Asks Customers For Assistance In ‘Check Your Pipes’ Effort
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is asking customers for their assistance in the "Check Your Pipes" effort. General Manager David Leathers said the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has new regulations that requires the BPU to … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Receives Clean Audit for 2022
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has received a clean audit for 2022. The board heard from BWB Representatives at its monthly meeting. CPA Danna Isaman said the Independent Auditor's Report has issued an unmodified opinion, which is the … [Read more...]
