The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on that day. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection will be … [Read more...]
BPU Announces Launch Of Community-Owner, Open-Access Fiber Network
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced the official launch of its community-owned, open-access fiber network. Service in the BPU electric territory will be rolled out over the next fifteen months. All BPU electric customers are … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Applies For Nearly 10% Electric Rate Increase
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has applied for a nearly 10% electric rate increase. BPU General Manager David Leathers said the utility filed for a 9.96% increase with the State Public Service Commission in July. He said they anticipate … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Discuss Zoning Changes To Allow For Infill Housing
Jamestown City Council will discuss changing zoning in parts of the city to allow for infill housing. Infill housing is typically new houses constructed on vacant, underused lots interspersed among older, existing properties in established urban … [Read more...]
Traffic Alert: South Main and Harrison Streets Intersection Remains Closed
South Main Street between Harrison and East Second Street remains closed to traffic through at least Wednesday of this week. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities said the street closure has been extended due to unexpected difficulties with the … [Read more...]
South Main Street In Brooklyn Square To Be Closed Starting July 28
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced a road closure that will be in effect Monday, July 28 through Sunday, August 3. Work on a significant District Heat main replacement project will be conducted in Brooklyn Square, … [Read more...]
‘Cents For St. Susan’s’ Campaign Sets Record
The 26th annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” Campaign raised a record amount this year. $36,330.22 has been raised to help St. Susan Center through this year’s two-month effort. The 2025 campaign raised $928 more than in the 2024 campaign. Since the … [Read more...]
Proposed Vertical Farming Operation To Be Supported By Renewable Energy
A vertical farming operation that would be supported by renewable energy is being planned for the former Crawford Furniture Atlas building. Ramsay Agriculture purchased the building at 41 Winsor Street as well as a building at 65 River Street. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Closed For Independence Day
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed Friday in observance of Independence Day. Garbage and recycling for July 4 will be delayed by one day to Saturday, July 5. The Yard Waste Site will be closed on July 5 to facilitate garbage … [Read more...]
BPU Volunteers Selling Hot Dogs Friday To Benefit St. Susan Center
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities volunteers will be selling hot dogs this Friday to raise money for St. Susan Center. The grilled hot dog sale will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday, June 20, outside the BPU Customer Service … [Read more...]
