The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has approved two contracts to install battery energy storage systems at the power plant and Buffalo Street Pump Station. General Manager Kris Sellstrom said the battery energy storage systems would provide … [Read more...]
Voters Across NYS To Vote On School District Budgets And More
Voters go to the polls across New York State today to vote on school budget proposals and more. In the Jamestown Public Schools District, voters will consider a proposed $120,898,274 district budget for the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes … [Read more...]
Additional ReTool’26 Speakers Announced
Additional speakers for the ReTool’26 Conference have been announced. The one-day conference on June 9 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel is organized by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. It is part of the BPU’s Retool WNY initiative, focused … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Announces Temporary Schedule Changes For Customer Service Office
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced temporary schedule changes for its Customer Service Office beginning this week. The BPU Customer Service Office will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 9:00 … [Read more...]
One New Candidate, Two Incumbents Running For Three Seats On Jamestown School Board
One new candidate has filed petitions to run for Jamestown School Board. Carmela Proctor is seeking her first term on the Board of Education. A lifelong resident, Proctor retired from Jamestown Public Schools in 2016 after spending 18 years as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – May 6, 2026
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the closing of Bush Industries, NYS' Lead Rental Registry, the BPU solar project, and Safe Streets 4 All initiative. … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Launches ‘Cents For St. Susan’s’ Campaign
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has launched its 27th annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign. Over the past 26 years, the BPU’s efforts have raised $431,851.13 in support of St. Susan Center. Bright yellow coin canisters have once … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Electric Division Wins Safety Award
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Electric Division has earned the American Public Power Association (APPA) Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2025. The utility earned the Diamond Level Award in the utilities … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU To Provide Community Fiber Update To City Council
Jamestown City Council will receive an update from the Jamestown BPU on their Community Fiber program tonight. BPU officials will present during the full work session about the broadband fiber network roll out that is set to happen this summer. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Ellen Ditonto – April 30, 2026
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will hold their 5th annual ReTool'26 Conference on Tuesday, June 9. BPU Business Development Coordinator Ellen Ditonto gives us the details. … [Read more...]









