Two Jamestown Board of Public Utilities employees have been promoted. BPU General Manager Kris Sellstrom announced at the board’s recent meeting that Cory Allen has been appointed to the position of BPU Deputy General Manager – Electric. Allen … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – David Leathers – January 22, 2026
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with retiring Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers about his time at the utility. … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Renews Electric ‘Flex Rate Agreements’ With SKF USA, Bush/eSolutions
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has renewed electric “Flex Rate Agreements” with two regional manufacturers. The agreements provide them with slightly lower electric rates in exchange for continued economic development investments and … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Offices Closed Monday For Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Customer Service Office will reopen for business at 9 a.m. Tuesday, January 20. Garbage and recycling will … [Read more...]
Ellicott Expected To Receive $1 Million For Fluvanna Water Service Area Extension Project
The town of Ellicott is expected to receive $1 million for the Fluvanna Water Service Area Extension Project. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the federal funding for critical local water infrastructure projects. The … [Read more...]
Democrat Regina Brackman Elected As Jamestown City Council’s First Black President
Democrat Regina Brackman has been elected as the first Black Jamestown City Council President in that body’s history. Brackman, who serves Ward 3, was elected unanimously after Republican council members initially nominated prior Council President … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Extension Project Receives $17.7 Million
The ongoing goal to sewer all of Chautauqua Lake received a boost from New York State thanks to a $17,785,000 grant. The Chautauqua County South and Center Sewer District is receiving the funds for the Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Phase 3 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown BPU Presentation – December 18, 2025
Jamestown City Council learned what rates are going up as well as new fees in 2026 during a presentation from the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. BPU General Manager David Leathers led off the discussion. … [Read more...]
BPU Announces Holiday Schedule
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced its end-of-year holiday schedule. The BPU Customer Service and offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday on Wednesday, December 24 and on Thursday, December 25. For New Year’s, offices … [Read more...]
BPU Customers Will Have Water Rate Increase, Yard Waste Site Sticker Fee In 2026
Water rates for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers will increase 7.5% in 2026 along with a new fee to use the Yard Waste Site. BPU General Manager David Leathers gave an update on the utility’s budget to City Council Monday night. He … [Read more...]
