The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. The Customer Service Office reopens for business at 9 a.m. Monday, December 1. Garbage and … [Read more...]
City Of Jamestown Recognized For 44 Years Of Being A Tree City USA
The City of Jamestown celebrated 44 consecutive years of being recognized as a Tree City USA with a tree planting Friday. Four new trees, including two Silverbells and two ‘Royal Raindrops’ Crab Apples, were planted at the Jamestown Board of … [Read more...]
BPU Offices Closed In Observance Of Veterans Day, Garbage Collection On Schedule
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Garbage and recycling will be collected on the usual schedule. BPU Customer Service reopens for business at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – November 6, 2025
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the proposed 2026 City budget, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' budget, and more. … [Read more...]
Electric Rates, Road Salt Driving Costs For Public Works, Parks
Increases in electric rates and the cost of road salt are affecting the Jamestown Departments of Public Works and Parks’ budgets. Interim Director of Public Works Mark Roetzer shared with City Council that the departments are facing a 9.75% … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Board Appoints Kris Sellstrom As New General Manager
Kris Sellstrom has been approved to take over as General Manager of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities following current GM David Leathers' retirement. The BPU Board approved the appointment at their meeting Monday afternoon. Sellstrom is … [Read more...]
State, Local Officials Cut Ribbon On BPU Community Fiber Project
State and local officials gathered at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Monday to cut the ribbon on the utility’s Community Fiber Project. The names of the first two Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to utilize the BPU’s fiber network were … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Harrison St. Property Lease With BPU
The Jamestown School Board has approved a lease agreement with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities for property on Harrison Street. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the BPU plans to lease the property at 240 Harrison Street for a new … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – October 9, 2025
The day before the 2026 budget presentation, we sat down with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund to talk about her proposed spending plan and other issues. … [Read more...]
Dept. Of Energy Grant For BPU’s Microgrid Project Terminated
A federal grant for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ Microgrid Project has been terminated as part of 321 awards being canceled by the Department of Energy. According to a list of all 321 terminated awards obtained by Latitude Media, every … [Read more...]
