JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi says the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is doing what it can to prepare for an ambitious statewide initiative that calls for a transition from fossil fuel-based energy to clean, renewable energy during the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mayor Sam Teresi April 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, April 11, 2019 Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi stops by the WRFA studio to discuss the State Budget and its impact on Jamestown. Plus the mayor talks about the city's current … [Read more...]
Attorneys Appear in Court to Argue Annexation Case Involving BPU Substation Property
ROCHESTER - Oral arguments regarding the city of Jamestown annexing a piece of property that currently lies within the Town of Ellicott and Village of Falconer were made Wednesday morning in a state appellate court in Rochester. Legal … [Read more...]
Annexation Case Goes Before State Appellate Court on Wednesday
ROCHESTER - The two sides involved in a contentious annexation case involving a piece of City of Jamestown-owned property in the Town of Ellicott/Village of Falconer will finally get their day in court today in Rochester. The New York State 4th … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Resident Doug Champ Discusses Future of Municipal Power
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, April 4. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with city resident Doug Champ, who's voiced his concerns about the impact the state's policy on shifting electric generation to renewable … [Read more...]
Annexation Arguments Scheduled for April 10 in State Supreme Court Appellate Division in Rochester
ROCHESTER - The two sides involved in a contentious annexation case involving a piece of city-owned property in the Town of Ellicott/Village of Falconer will finally get their day in court in April. The Supreme Court of New York State 4th … [Read more...]
City Democratic Officials Endorse Sundquist for Mayor, Roll Out Slate of Other Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Democratic officials in Jamestown have selected their candidate for mayor. On Thursday night the Jamestown Democratic Committee voted to endorse local attorney and 2018 Democratic congressional candidate Eddie Sundquist for Mayor in … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Offers Advice to Help Avoid Pipes Freezing During Extreme Cold Snap
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) water customers can take action to prevent frozen water pipes and frozen water meters that could occur as a result of extreme cold temperatures. BPU Water Division officials note that customers … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Okays Additional $125,000 towards Annexation Lawsuit, Total Cost to BPU Now Exceeds $400,000
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has approved another round of payments for the law firm hired to handle the Falconer Substation Annexation Case. During it Monday afternoon board meeting, the board approved an additional … [Read more...]
Comptrollers Audit Finds Lack of Policy and Oversight with BPU Energy Efficiency, Recycling Programs
JAMESTOWN - A recent audit by the State Comptroller’s office has found the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities did not adopt adequate written policies or procedures and management did not provide sufficient oversight regarding the BPU's Energy … [Read more...]
