JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will meet Monday to continue discussing its 2016 budget. While the city council has not discussed any changes to the budget during its public meetings, the Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the council … [Read more...]
BPU Will Likely Raise Water Rates by At Least 2.3 Percent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Tuesday that water customers with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities may see their rates go up in 2016. On Monday, the BPU board discussed the 2016 proposed utility budgets and GM David … [Read more...]
Early Morning Power Outage in Falconer Leads to Two-Hour Delay for School Students
FALCONER - Workers with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities were in Falconer Friday morning dealing with a reported electrical fire that resulted in power being knocked out for a large portion of the village and surrounding area. According to … [Read more...]
BPU Finalizes Waste Water, District Heating Budgets for 2016
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has approved the budgets for two of its five utility divisions. The BPU has decided not to raise rates on waste water, marking the seventh consecutive year without a rate hike for that … [Read more...]
Officials Announce Addition of Traffic Security Cameras in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has expanded the number of traffic security cameras in operation throughout the city. On Thursday afternoon Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings was joined by mayor Sam Teresi and Johnson Foundation … [Read more...]
BPU Scrambles to Repair Water Main Break in Downtown Jametown
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...]
