Gusty winds and hard rain caused trees and branches to bring down some power lines around the area Sunday night. The City of Jamestown put out a notice that there were some power outages in the Board of Public Utilities' area. They cautioned that … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Debates Changing City Code Regarding Public Works Director
Jamestown City Council members don't seem in favor of removing a professional engineering certificate requirement for the Public Works Director position. An ordinance to amend the City Code to do just that came before council at its April 10 work … [Read more...]
BPU Yard Waste Site Opens Saturday, April 8
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Yard Waste Site reopens for the season this Saturday, April 8. Hours for the Yard Waste Site this year are 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays, April 8, through November 11; and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Receives Recognition from American Heart Association
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has received national gold-level recognition from the American Heart Association. The award is in recognition for the BPU's commitments to employee health and well-being as measured in the Association’s 2022 … [Read more...]
City Council Approves ARP Grant Allocations to Three Jamestown Businesses
Three grant allocations totaling $365,060 to Jamestown businesses have been approved by Jamestown City Council. The three resolutions were approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation board at its March meeting, but each exceeded the … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Pursuing $12 Million Grant to Create a Microgrid
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is pursuing a $12 million grant through the U.S. Department of Energy to create a microgrid. BPU Transmission and Distribution Manager Kris Sellstrom said a microgrid is a power plant or generation resource … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Seeking Comment on Microgrid Grant Application
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is seeking public comment on the development of a microgrid. The BPU is applying for a grant through the U.S. Department of Energy to develop the grid that would serve core customers and provide a high level … [Read more...]
BPU: Roland Road Area Residents Advised of Garbage, Recycling Pick-Up Changes
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is advising residents on Roland, Kimberly, and Laurie Lane that garbage and recycling may happen earlier due to the reconstruction of Roland Road. Residents are reminded to put garbage and recycling at the … [Read more...]
City Council Receives More Information About Proposed Splash Pads
Jamestown City Council learned more about the two proposed Splash Pads for Jamestown Parks at their work session Monday night. Both splash pads proposed for Jackson-Taylor and Allen Parks are estimated to cost $250,000 each which includes … [Read more...]
BPU, Jamestown Schools Receive NYSERDA Grant to Study Making Bus Fleet All Electric
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities and Jamestown Public School District have received a grant to study converting their bus fleet to all-electric operation. The $95,623 award from the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority … [Read more...]
