Increases in electric rates and the cost of road salt are affecting the Jamestown Departments of Public Works and Parks’ budgets. Interim Director of Public Works Mark Roetzer shared with City Council that the departments are facing a 9.75% … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Board Appoints Kris Sellstrom As New General Manager
Kris Sellstrom has been approved to take over as General Manager of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities following current GM David Leathers' retirement. The BPU Board approved the appointment at their meeting Monday afternoon. Sellstrom is … [Read more...]
State, Local Officials Cut Ribbon On BPU Community Fiber Project
State and local officials gathered at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Monday to cut the ribbon on the utility’s Community Fiber Project. The names of the first two Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to utilize the BPU’s fiber network were … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Harrison St. Property Lease With BPU
The Jamestown School Board has approved a lease agreement with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities for property on Harrison Street. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the BPU plans to lease the property at 240 Harrison Street for a new … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – October 9, 2025
The day before the 2026 budget presentation, we sat down with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund to talk about her proposed spending plan and other issues. … [Read more...]
Dept. Of Energy Grant For BPU’s Microgrid Project Terminated
A federal grant for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ Microgrid Project has been terminated as part of 321 awards being canceled by the Department of Energy. According to a list of all 321 terminated awards obtained by Latitude Media, every … [Read more...]
Council To Review Grant Application Requests For North Main Street Viaduct, Mural
A request to apply for grant funding for a mural for part of the Washington Street Bridge and to create a parklet under the North Main Street viaduct are on Jamestown City Council’s work session agenda tonight. The City is requesting approval to … [Read more...]
BPU To Begin Fall Water Main Flushing Oct. 3
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division has announced dates for fall water main flushing. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, in the areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. The entire Village … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Resolutions Regarding Spring, Cherry Street Garages
Jamestown City Council members will review at their work session two resolutions regarding two of the city’s downtown parking garages. According to the staff report, the City of Jamestown sent out request for proposals (RFPs) in 2024 to complete … [Read more...]
CHQ Chamber Announces 2025 Business Award Recipients
The CHQ Chamber has announced this year’s Business Awards recipients. The recipients will be recognized at a banquet at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 2 at the SUNY Fredonia Williams Center. The event is designed to recognize local businesses and … [Read more...]
