JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ (BPU) announces reduced hours in the Customer Service Office, effective February 29, as part of efficiency efforts at the utility. The new hours will change to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, … [Read more...]
BPU Electric Customers to See 2.6 Percent Increase in Rates Starting in March
JAMESTOWN - The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved an electric rate increase for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU). On March 27, 2015 the BPU filed tariff revisions to its electric tariff schedule, proposing a … [Read more...]
City Task Force on Cost Reduction Meets Monday at 5pm
JAMESTOWN - After a long hiatus, the city’s Task Force on Efficiency and Cost Reduction will meet Monday afternoon in City Hall. The task force, which is chaired by city councilman and finance committee chairman Tony Dolce (R-Ward 2), was created … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: February 2016 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 (Part 1) and Thursday, Feb. 9 (Part 2). MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE For WRFA's February interview with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, public affairs director Jason Sample reviews the mayor's 2016 State … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Former Board Members of Jamestown BPU
Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with the three former long-time members of the Jamestown Board oof Public Utilities - John Zabrodsky, Carl Pillitierri, and Wayne Rishell - who were not … [Read more...]
First Jamestown BPU Meeting of 2016 is Monday
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will hold its first meeting of the new year this afternoon. The meeting will be the first for the three new members of the BPU, who were appointed by Mayor Sam Teresi and approved by the … [Read more...]
Chamber, MAST President Blasts City Leaders for Being ‘Unresponsive’ to Local Business Interests
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier is voicing its displeasure with Jamestown city leaders for what he says is their unwillingness to listen to local businesses. The chamber and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Doug Champ Interview: January 7 2016
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown resident and community activist Doug Champ, who shares some concerns he has with economic development, city … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: January 2016 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi stops by the WRFA studio for his interview of 2016 as part of the weekly Community Matters public affairs program. Teresi and host Jason Sample discuss the mayor's upcoming State … [Read more...]
Three New Members Added to BPU in New Year’s Day Mayoral Appointments
JAMESTOWN - Three long-time members of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities have been replaced by three new members as part of the New Year's Day appointments made by Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and unanimously approved by the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
