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JAMESTOWN - Three long-time members of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities have been replaced by three new members as part of the New Year's Day appointments made by Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and unanimously approved by the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
BPU Water Rates to See 2.7 Percent Increase in 2016
JAMESTOWN - Water customers with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will see their water rates go up by 2.7 percent. That after the BPU held its final meeting of the year on Monday afternoon. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the … [Read more...]
BPU Works to Reduce Projected Water Rate Hike for 2016
JAMESTOWN - No final decision has been reached regarding a rate hike for Jamestown board of Public Utilities water customers. On Monday afternoon BPU officials spent nearly three hours discussing the 2016 water division budget and what can be done … [Read more...]
BPU to Consider Water Division Budget, Rate Hike During Monday’s Meeting
The issue of how high water rates will go up next year will be dealt with today during a special meeting of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU). BPU officials will meet at 4 p.m. today in the BPU board room to discuss the water and electric … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on $35.1 Million Budget, 4 Percent Tax Increase Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will likely act on the city’s 2016 budget when it meets Monday, Nov. 30 for its monthly voting session. An amended version of Mayor Sam Teresi’s $35.1 million spending plan is on the agenda when the council … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Okays $482,000 Dividend Payment to City to Help Reduce Tax Hike
JAMESTOWN - The projected property tax increase in the city of Jamestown's 2016 budget now sits at 4.06 percent. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities on Monday approved giving the city a $482,000 dividend payment for next year following a 6-2 … [Read more...]
