Hearings were held in Fourth Appellate Court Tuesday in the lawsuit involving the annexation of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation property in the Town of Ellicott. Attorneys for the town of Ellicott and City of … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU’s Health & Wellness Program Recognized by American Heart Association
The American Heart Association has awarded the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ Health and Wellness Program its Silver Recognition. More than 450 organizations nationwide have been recognized this year by the AHA which advocates for health and … [Read more...]
Assistance for Overdue Water, Wastewater Bills Now Available Through NYS
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers with overdue water and wastewater bills can get help through a new state program. The COVID Pandemic resulted in overdue utility bills for hundreds of customers. Several assistance … [Read more...]
BPU Customers to see Small Wastewater Rate Increase
BPU customers will see a small increase in wastewater rates for 2022. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors passed a 3% rate increase for wastewater at its meeting November 27 with no increase in water rates. BPU General … [Read more...]
Annexation Case Back in State Appellate Court
The lawsuit involving the annexation of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation property in the Town of Ellicott is set to start up again in State Appellate Court. The Fourth Appellate Court will hold hearings on Tuesday, … [Read more...]
BPU Announces Clean Energy Rebate Programs
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced two Clean Energy Rebate programs for 2022. BPU Energy Efficiency Coordinator Dan Reynolds said the BPU is shifting its focus for clean energy programs away from doors, windows, and lighting to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Chair Has Issues With Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan
The Jamestown Planning Commission Chair is expressing concerns about the Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan that has been awaiting approval by the City. Chair Greg Rabb said he has procedural issues with how the plan has come to the city for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Doug Champ – November 18, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown resident Doug Champ on the City Budget and the Board of Public Utilities. … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU In Top 100 of 2021 Healthiest Workplaces in America
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is among the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. The Springbuk-sponsored program includes the Jamestown BPU on a list of the top 100 companies taking proactive steps to support employee health and … [Read more...]
$373 Million in HEAP Monies Now Available for NYS Residents
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the application process for $373 million in Heating Energy Assistance Program monies is now open in New York State. The funds are for low- and middle-income New Yorkers who need assistance keeping their … [Read more...]
