WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist the day after giving his State of the City Address and also the day after the City Council's voting session. We'll hear more about those two events as well as an update on the … [Read more...]
Fourth State Appellate Court Dismisses Appeals by Ellicott in BPU Annexation Case
The Fourth State Appellate Court has ruled in favor of the City of Jamestown in regards to appeals filed by the Town of Ellicott in the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' annexation case. Attorneys for the town of Ellicott argued in Appellate … [Read more...]
BPU Issues Garbage, Recycling Bin Guidelines for Winter
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities are issuing guidelines for where to place garbage and recycling bins during the winter season. Customers are requested to shovel a space on the terrace or right-of-way for their garbage … [Read more...]
City Council Votes Down BPU Citizen Appointments, Reappointment to Human Rights Commission
Jamestown City Council voted down Mayor Eddie Sundquist's citizen appointments to the Board of Public Utilities as well as the reappointment of Justin Hubbard to the Human Rights Commission. City Clerk Jennifer Williams read a letter from the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Equipment Purchases, Employee Contract
Jamestown City Council will vote on $1.26 million in equipment purchases for the Public Works and Parks Departments tonight. They also will review two employee contracts. The funding for the equipment comes from American Rescue Plan lost revenue … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council BPU Garbage Discussion – January 13, 2022
The Jamestown City Council had a discussion at their work session on January 10, 2022 over the Board of Public Utilities' new garbage container program and some recent concerns. We'll hear public comment and response from BPU General Manager David … [Read more...]
Garbage Collection Concerns, Rules about BPU’s New Containers Discussed at City Council
Concerns about garbage collection and rules about the Board of Public Utilities' new garbage containers were discussed at Jamestown City Council's work session Monday night. Dr. James Scarpino, speaking at privilege of the floor, expressed concern … [Read more...]
BPU Lobby Closed Until January 18
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced that its Customer Service lobby is closed temporarily due to COVID-19 protocols. This is effective today through through Monday, January 17. The lobby will reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January … [Read more...]
Hearings Resume on BPU Annexation Case
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...]
