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BPU’s Leathers Elected as NY Association of Public Power President

January 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York Association of Public Power members have elected Dave Leathers as their new president. Leathers willl succeed Paul Pallas, who served as President of NYAPP since the inception of the Association in 2005. Leathers has served as Third … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Public Power Association, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, New York Association of Public Power, Paul Pallas

Solid Waste Fees Going Up in 2023 for BPU Customers

December 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 BPU Budget, BPU Electric Division, BPU Solid Waste, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Board, Residential Recycling Credit Program

BPU Approves 3% Water Rate Increase, Hears Electric Budget Presentation

November 22, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 BPU Budget, Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, New York State Public Service Commission

Jamestown BPU Board Approves 2023 District Heating Budget with No Rate Increase

October 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 BPU Budget, 2023 District Heating budget, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Board

Jamestown BPU Board Eliminates Energy Efficiency Program Coordinator Job

March 22, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dan Reynolds, David Leathers, Doug Champ, Energy Efficiency Program Coordinator, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Fire Department, Riverwalk Illumination Project

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council BPU Garbage Discussion – January 13, 2022

January 14, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council

Garbage Collection Concerns, Rules about BPU’s New Containers Discussed at City Council

January 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, David Leathers, James Scarpino, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Zach Altschuler

BPU Customers to see Small Wastewater Rate Increase

December 6, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, State Department of Public Service

Jamestown BPU In Top 100 of 2021 Healthiest Workplaces in America

October 18, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

Jamestown BPU Wellness Program Wins 4th WNY Healthiest Employer Contest

September 15, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

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