The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will begin spring water main flushing, weather permitting, tomorrow. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 1 p.m. Friday, April 28, in the areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. The entire Village … [Read more...]
Portion of Buffalo Street Closed April 20 for Sewer Line Repair
A portion of Buffalo Street will be closed Thursday, April 20 for a sewer line repair. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities announced traffic will be closed on Buffalo Street between Falconer and Haywood Streets. Buffalo Street also will be … [Read more...]
Gusty Winds, Rain Bring Down Trees, Branches on Power Lines
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...]
