JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Board of Public Utility workers were busy Monday night trying to repair a 10-inch water main break in the downtown. According to BPU spokesperson Becky Robbins, water customers should be aware that system-wide discolored … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Spending Remains Flat, Tax Rate Climbs 5.6 Percent in Jamestown’s 2016 Executive Budget
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has released his proposed 2016 city budget, calling it a “crisis” budget with little left to cut in the way of expenses, while also relying on a significant property tax increase in order to balance the numbers. READ … [Read more...]
Artone Signs Flex Payment Agreement with Jamestown BPU
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is providing reduced electric rates to a local business. On Monday the BPU signed a flex agreement with Artone Manufacturing to reduce the company's electrical expenses. The BPU's Flex Rate … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Expands Qualifications for Good Neighbor Fund
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has made changes to a program geared at helping customers pay bills when faced with financial hardship. The BPU’s Johnson Memorial Trust/BPU Good Neighbor Fund is intended to help working customers … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Meara Discusses Solar Energy in Jamestown NY
MOBILE USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Tom Meara, a local resident who recently installed solar panels on his home. Meara and his wife are believed to be the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown BPU General Manager David Leathers
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers was the featured guest for the Sept. 10 installment of Community Matters with WRFA public affairs … [Read more...]
BPU Electric Rate Increase Unlikely for 2016
GM says electric rates won't go up in 2016, but waste water could see slight increase. JAMESTOWN - The General Manager for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities says it’s unlikely electric customers will see a rate increase in 2016. BPU … [Read more...]
City Task Force on Efficiency and Cost Reduction Continues to Review Recommendations
JAMESTOWN - The Mayor’s Joint Task Force on Efficiency and Cost Reduction met Monday to continue to review a list of possible cost-cutting recommendations between the city and the board of public utilities. However, none of the recommendations have … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown’s Mayor Explains BPU’s Proposed 2.5 Percent Electric Rate Increase
JAMESTOWN - A proposed 2.5 percent electric rate increase by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is needed to help pay for the rising cost of doing business. That from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who was a guest on this week’s WRFA Community … [Read more...]
BPU Announces Wednesday Hours for Yard Waste Site
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Solid Waste Division announces that Wednesday hours at the BPU Yard Waste Site will begin for the summer season on May 13. Wednesday hours have been extended from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. this year in … [Read more...]
