JAMESTOWN - Tempers flared during Monday night's Jamestown City Council work session after freshman city councilman Andrew Liuzzo questioned and discussed ongoing contract negotiations involving a new water and sewer agreement between the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Jamestown Water Voted Best Tasting in Chautauqua County
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services Director Christine Schuyler congratulates the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities for being the winner of the 25th annual Water Tasting Contest held at Chautauqua Mall on Saturday. … [Read more...]
25-Year Development Odyssey: The National Comedy Center Finds a Home in Jamestown’s Historic Train Station
JAMESTOWN, NY - The acquisition of the Gateway Train Station (formerly "Erie-Lackawanna Train Station") and its surrounding property by the National Comedy Center in the Summer of 2017 was the culmination of a 25-year renovation and development … [Read more...]
BPU General Manager Offers Testimony in Arbitration Hearing
JAMESTOWN - The Arbitration hearing between the city of Jamestown and its police union resumed on Wednesday and, according to the Post-Journal, the hearing became heated at times. The day focused on testimony by Board of Public Utilities General … [Read more...]
BPU’s Spring Water Main Flushing Begins April 28 in Falconer, April 30 in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will begin spring daytime water main flushing later this week, weather-permitting. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 2 p.m. Friday, April 27, in the areas of Ralph, Valmeere, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Rabb Discusses City Planning and Board of Public Utilities
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 15, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Greg Rabb, chair of the Jamestown Planning Commission and chair of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. Rabb … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi March 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 8, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to get an update on several city initiatives, including the proposal to sell the city's … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Former BPU Members Discuss Concerns Over Capitol Investment Proposal
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 15 and Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with three former members of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities – John Zabrodsky, Carl … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Resolution to Accept Fleet Management Practices Report
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown now has a study in place that can help it better manage its 450 vehicles and heavy equipment. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council unanimously approved a resolution allowing the mayor to accept the final … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Todd Tranum January 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Todd Tranum, President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers Association of … [Read more...]
