JAMESTOWN - The continuing effort to find efficiency and savings in city government will continue Tuesday with another meeting of the Mayor’s Task force on Efficiency and Cost Reduction. The task force, which is comprised of both members of city … [Read more...]
Board of Public Utilities Gets Report on 2015 Finances, Challenges for 2016 and Beyond
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities held its February meeting Monday and received a report on the final, unaudited financial summery for 2015. During his report, BPU business manager Mike Anderson explained to board members that … [Read more...]
BPU Announces New Customer Service Hours Starting Monday
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...]
