The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division has announced its Spring Flushing schedule. The Village of Falconer “pre-flush” begins at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 1, affecting the areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. The complete … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Issuing Bond For Cassadaga Water Pump Station Project
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on issuing a bond for work to be done to the Cassadaga Pump Station. The resolution under new business requests the city issue Bond Anticipation Notes in the amount of $1.5 million at prevailing interest … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves 2026-27 JPS Budget
The Jamestown School Board has approved the proposed $120,898,274 district budget that will now go before voters to consider on May 19. The 2026-27 budget for the Jamestown Public Schools District includes no tax levy increase and the hiring of 15 … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Closed Friday In Observance Of Easter
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed this Friday, April 3, in observance of Easter. The Customer Service Office will reopen for business at 9:00 a.m., Monday, April 6. Garbage and recycling will be collected on their … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Agreement Between City, Ramsay Agriculture
Jamestown City Council will review a master project agreement between the City and Ramsay Agriculture at their work session tonight. Ramsay Agriculture, located at 40 Winsor Street and at 65 River Street, is in the process of constructing … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kris Sellstrom – February 26, 2026
We sit down with the new Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager Kris Sellstrom to learn more about him and what’s in store for the municipal utility. … [Read more...]
City Of Jamestown Being Featured On ‘Viewpoint With Dennis Quaid’
The City of Jamestown is being featured in an upcoming segment of "Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid." Chautauqua County had previously been featured on the same program in October 2025. Hosted by acclaimed actor, Dennis Quaid, "Viewpoint with Dennis … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Joins 12 Other States In Suing Trump For Termination of Energy And Infrastructure Projects
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has joined a coalition of 12 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration for terminating billions of dollars in Congressionally approved federal funding for energy and infrastructure … [Read more...]
Downtown Jamestown Has Road Closures, Low-Water Pressure Following Water Main Break
A water main break on Third and Spring Streets in downtown Jamestown has resulted in road closures and low-water pressure. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities were notified of the issue early Friday morning. Low water pressure and discolored … [Read more...]
BPU Yard Waste Sticker Fee for 2026 Will Be $20
The fee for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Solid Waste residential customers who want to use the BPU Yard Waste Site in the coming season will be $20. According to BPU officials, the new charge for yard waste stickers in 2026 is necessary to … [Read more...]
