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...]
BPU Issues Low Water Pressure Alert for Camp St.-English Hill Area
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities water customers in the Camp Street/English Hill area may see low water pressure this morning between 8:00-10:00 a.m. Crews will be making improvements to the English Hill Water Pump Station. Water will not be … [Read more...]
Steele St., Harding Ave. Closed February 22-23 For Sewer Line Replacement
The intersection of Steele Street and Harding Avenue will be closed to motorists on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be replacing a sewer line at that location. Motorists should … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Goodell Shares Thoughts on 2024 State Budget Proposal
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell wants more fiscal restraint in the state budget than what Governor Hochul has proposed. Kathy Hochul presented her $277 billion spending plan Wednesday that increases spending by $5 billion over the current financial … [Read more...]
City Council Approves ARP Funds for Sr. Citizen Program, Tables Smart Communities Pledge
Jamestown City Council has approved a final installment of funds to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program. The additional $377,528 in American Rescue Plan funds will cover any remaining approved applications that could not be … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Allocating More ARP Funds
Jamestown City Council will vote to add a final installment of funds to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program tonight. The Council Finance Committee had recommended using an additional $282,856 in American Rescue Plan funds to … [Read more...]
BPU’s Leathers Elected as NY Association of Public Power President
The New York Association of Public Power members have elected Dave Leathers as their new president. Leathers willl succeed Paul Pallas, who served as President of NYAPP since the inception of the Association in 2005. Leathers has served as Third … [Read more...]
