A circuit trip is to blame for a widespread power outage in the Greater Jamestown area Thursday morning. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities said a circuit tripped at the Dow Street Substation which caused the outage from 8:53 a.m. until … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Resolution to Use $900,000 in ARP Funds for Water Main Replacements
Jamestown City Council will review a request to use $900,000 of American Rescue Plan funds for water main replacements on Roland Road and Juliet Street. The staff report said there has been nine water main breaks on Juliet Street between Camp and … [Read more...]
Solid Waste Fees Going Up in 2023 for BPU Customers
Solid waste fees will be going up in 2023 for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers. The BPU Board approved the rate increase for residential and some commercial customers. BPU General Manager Dave Leathers said some expenses in solid … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU to Vote on Raising Solid Waste Fees for 2023
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will vote today on raising solid waste fees for residential and some commercial customers. The Board will vote on both the 2023 Solid Waste and Electric Division budgets. There is no rate increase for the … [Read more...]
BPU Approves 3% Water Rate Increase, Hears Electric Budget Presentation
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities passed a 3% water rate increase for 2023 at its meeting Monday. While the water division has an increase, the wastewater division rate is staying the same. The rate will be effective January 1, 2023. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU to Vote on Water, Wastewater Budgets
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' board meets today to vote on the water and wastewater budget. While there is no rate increase for 2023 for the Wastewater budget, the water division's proposed budget includes a 3% rate increase. The … [Read more...]
City ‘Flips the Switch’ on Riverwalk Illumination Project
The City of Jamestown has officially "flipped the switch" on the Riverwalk Illumination project. The project, funded through Downtown Revitalization Initiative monies, lights up the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Coal Silo, Washington Street … [Read more...]
City to Hold Halloween Trick or Treat Trail on Riverwalk on October 29
A Halloween Trick or Treat Trail will be held on the Riverwalk this Saturday, October 29. The free event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Council President Tony Dolce said it will be located on the Riverwalk behind the National Comedy … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Board Approves 2023 District Heating Budget with No Rate Increase
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities board has approved the 2023 District Heating budget with no increase and will be considering a proposed 3% increase in Solid Waste and Water rates. BPU General Manager Dave Leathers said he hopes to see … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Moves to 37th Place on Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America List
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has been recognized for a fourth year on the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America list. The award program administered by Springbuk moved the BPU up the list to 37th place of 100 companies. They had been at … [Read more...]
