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...]
Leaf Collection in the City of Jamestown Begins Monday, October 31
Leaf collection will begin in the City of Jamestown on Monday, October 31. Phase 1 will begin in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area, moving west and north, clockwise through that side of town to Washington Street. Phase 2 is estimated to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Salary Review Commission to Look at Whether BPU Should Pay Part of Mayor’s Salary
The Jamestown Salary Review Commission is looking at options for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities to pay a stipend toward an increase in the Mayor's salary. The Commission held its first meeting Tuesday to discuss salaries for the Mayor and … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU’s Retool ’22 Climate Tech Conference Kicks Off
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Retool '22 Climate Tech Conference kicks off today. The conference on Monday features afternoon visits to Chautauqua Institution and Robert H. Jackson Center with the full slate of panels, guest speakers, … [Read more...]
BPU Delays Falconer Flushing
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has delayed water main flushing in the Village of Falconer due to high water levels. The flushing in Falconer was scheduled for this weekend with a pre-flush Friday night. The BPU said a notice will be sent … [Read more...]
