Solid waste fees will be going up in 2023 for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers. The BPU Board approved the rate increase for residential and some commercial customers. BPU General Manager Dave Leathers said some expenses in solid … [Read more...]
BPU Approves 3% Water Rate Increase, Hears Electric Budget Presentation
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities passed a 3% water rate increase for 2023 at its meeting Monday. While the water division has an increase, the wastewater division rate is staying the same. The rate will be effective January 1, 2023. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Board Approves 2023 District Heating Budget with No Rate Increase
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities board has approved the 2023 District Heating budget with no increase and will be considering a proposed 3% increase in Solid Waste and Water rates. BPU General Manager Dave Leathers said he hopes to see … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Board Eliminates Energy Efficiency Program Coordinator Job
The Board of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has voted to eliminate the Energy Efficiency Program Coordinator position. The civil service position was created in 2009 for the purpose of development, implementation and administration of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council BPU Garbage Discussion – January 13, 2022
The Jamestown City Council had a discussion at their work session on January 10, 2022 over the Board of Public Utilities' new garbage container program and some recent concerns. We'll hear public comment and response from BPU General Manager David … [Read more...]
Garbage Collection Concerns, Rules about BPU’s New Containers Discussed at City Council
Concerns about garbage collection and rules about the Board of Public Utilities' new garbage containers were discussed at Jamestown City Council's work session Monday night. Dr. James Scarpino, speaking at privilege of the floor, expressed concern … [Read more...]
BPU Customers to see Small Wastewater Rate Increase
BPU customers will see a small increase in wastewater rates for 2022. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors passed a 3% rate increase for wastewater at its meeting November 27 with no increase in water rates. BPU General … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU In Top 100 of 2021 Healthiest Workplaces in America
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is among the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. The Springbuk-sponsored program includes the Jamestown BPU on a list of the top 100 companies taking proactive steps to support employee health and … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Wellness Program Wins 4th WNY Healthiest Employer Contest
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Wellness Program has won its fourth WNY Healthiest Employer Contest for Medium-Size Companies. The BPU wellness program finished first among finalists including the Dent Neurologic Institute, the East Aurora … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Waiting for Guidance on Possible End of Utility Shut-Off Moratorium
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is waiting for guidance for how to proceed with the possibility that the state's utility shut-off moratorium is ending. BPU General Manager Dave Leathers said with Governor Andrew Cuomo's ending of the state … [Read more...]
