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...]
Fiber-Optic Line Installation Starting Soon For BPU Fiber Project
Contractors will soon begin installing fiber-optic lines from the street to homes for the Jamestown BPU Fiber project. The installation of the lines to the exterior of homes will happen in the Board of Public Utilities’ electric territory where … [Read more...]
Retool’26 Keynote Speakers Announced
Three keynote speakers for the Retool’26 Conference have been announced. The one-day conference is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. It will feature nationally recognized speakers and panelists, all focused on Energy … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Building Solar Array On Top Of Northwest Arena
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be building a solar array on top of the Northwest Arena. The BPU Board approved a resolution to have Solar Liberty Energy Systems Inc. to build the 52,000 square foot solar photovoltaic facility for a … [Read more...]
NYS Awards Jamestown BPU $6.6 Million To Increase Electric Capacity In Mason Industrial Park
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has been awarded $6.6 million from New York State for a project to support more electrical use in the Mason Industrial Park. The funding is through the Empire State Development’s Promote Opportunity with … [Read more...]
