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...]
BPU Begins Fall Flushing October 1st
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Water Division will begin fall flushing of water lines October 1st, weather-permitting. Flushing of water mains occurs twice a year to clean any naturally-occurring sediment that accumulates in water lines … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Wellness Program Wins 4th WNY Healthiest Employer Contest
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Wellness Program has won its fourth WNY Healthiest Employer Contest for Medium-Size Companies. The BPU wellness program finished first among finalists including the Dent Neurologic Institute, the East Aurora … [Read more...]
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for BPU Water Customers Along Route 394
The Chautauqua County Health Department lifted its boil water advisory on Saturday for Jamestown BPU water customers along Route 394. The advisory had been in effect since Wednesday, September 8th. It affected water customers located north of … [Read more...]
BPU Issues Boil Water Advisory for Areas of North Harmony
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is advising water customers in the Town of North Harmony along Route 394 and the Chautauqua Lake shore from Smith Boys to Sunrise Cove, including the BOCES Educational Center, to boil all water for drinking, … [Read more...]









