The City of Jamestown's official Christmas Tree has been delivered to City Hall. The 40-foot Norway Spruce was donated by Woodlawn Management Real Estate from a property on King Street. The City’s Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department … [Read more...]
BPU Receives Nearly $30 Million To Build Open-Access Fiber Network
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has received a nearly $30 million grant will go toward constructing and installing an open-access fiber network in the BPU electric territory. The City of Jamestown will partner with EntryPoint Networks and … [Read more...]
BPU’s Good Neighbor Fund Helps 54 Households In Last Year
54 households have been helped in the last year by the Jamestown BPU's Good Neighbor Fund. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities John Alfred and Oscar Johnson Memorial Trust/BPU Good Neighbor Fund has distributed $156,642.75 to customers in need … [Read more...]
Chadakoin River Business Plan Receives Award
The Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan has received a 'Best Practice' award from the American Planning Association New York Upstate Chapter. The award was presented to the numerous individuals involved with developing the plan during the … [Read more...]
City Council To Begin Budget Presentations, Review Local Law To Exceed Tax Cap
Jamestown City Council will begin to hear presentations tonight from departments on the proposed 2025 city budget. The Clerk/Treasurer, Comptroller, Assessor, Information Services, Corporation Counsel, Mayor, Police, and Fire Departments will give … [Read more...]
BPU Looking at Expanding District Heat To Residential Customers
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is looking at expanding its District Heating system to residential customers. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation staff will conduct public outreach in targeted neighborhoods near existing District Heating … [Read more...]
Jamestown DPW Creating Digital Street Map of City
Jamestown residents may be able to view a digital map online where leaf clean-up is happening in the next year or two. Interim Public Works Director Mark Roetzer shared with the Jamestown Planning Commission that an engineer in DPW has been … [Read more...]
District Heat Rates Going Up, Changes To Yard Waste Site Stickers, Recycling Bins Possible in 2026
District Heat rates are going up with possible changes to Yard Waste Site stickers and recycling bins in 2026. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities board received the update on District Heat, Solid Waste, and Wastewater budgets at their … [Read more...]
BPU Receives Go Ahead To Start Construction of Microgrid
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has the go ahead from the U.S. Department of Energy to begin work on a microgrid in the greater Jamestown area. The DOE awarded and signed a contract with the BPU to finalize an agreement for $17,377,034 in … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Water Main Flushing To Begin Friday
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities fall water main flushing schedule has been announced. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 1 p.m. Friday, September 27, on Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. The entire Village of Falconer will be … [Read more...]
