Democrat Regina Brackman has been elected as the first Black Jamestown City Council President in that body’s history. Brackman, who serves Ward 3, was elected unanimously after Republican council members initially nominated prior Council President … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Extension Project Receives $17.7 Million
The ongoing goal to sewer all of Chautauqua Lake received a boost from New York State thanks to a $17,785,000 grant. The Chautauqua County South and Center Sewer District is receiving the funds for the Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Phase 3 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown BPU Presentation – December 18, 2025
Jamestown City Council learned what rates are going up as well as new fees in 2026 during a presentation from the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. BPU General Manager David Leathers led off the discussion. … [Read more...]
BPU Announces Holiday Schedule
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced its end-of-year holiday schedule. The BPU Customer Service and offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Wednesday, December 24 and on Thursday, December 25. For New Year’s, offices … [Read more...]
BPU Customers Will Have Water Rate Increase, Yard Waste Site Sticker Fee In 2026
Water rates for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers will increase 7.5% in 2026 along with a new fee to use the Yard Waste Site. BPU General Manager David Leathers gave an update on the utility’s budget to City Council Monday night. He … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Request To Allocate $200,000 To Blooming Gardens Project
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to allocate $200,000 to Blooming Gardens project. The resolution allocates $200,000 in HOME Redevelopment funds to the housing project. The funds would assist CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Offices Closed Nov. 27-28 For Thanksgiving Holiday
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. The Customer Service Office reopens for business at 9 a.m. Monday, December 1. Garbage and … [Read more...]
City Of Jamestown Recognized For 44 Years Of Being A Tree City USA
The City of Jamestown celebrated 44 consecutive years of being recognized as a Tree City USA with a tree planting Friday. Four new trees, including two Silverbells and two ‘Royal Raindrops’ Crab Apples, were planted at the Jamestown Board of … [Read more...]
BPU Offices Closed In Observance Of Veterans Day, Garbage Collection On Schedule
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed today in observance of Veterans Day. Garbage and recycling will be collected on the usual schedule. BPU Customer Service reopens for business at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, November … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – November 6, 2025
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the proposed 2026 City budget, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' budget, and more. … [Read more...]
