The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on that day. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection will be … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Sells County Property To Company Interested in Building a Battery Storage Facility in Ellicott
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board has approved the sale of county property to a company that hopes to build a battery storage facility in the town of Ellicott. The IDA Board approved the sale of 12 acres for $75,000 to … [Read more...]
BPU Seeking Federal, State Funding To Upgrade, Expand District Heating Division
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is seeking Federal and State funding to upgrade and expand its District Heating Division. The funding would go toward the design and upgrade of the system in order to minimize the impact on customer costs. … [Read more...]
BPU Customer Service Hours Change
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced their Customer Service Office hours have changed. The BPU Customer Service Office remains open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday … [Read more...]
BPU Clarifies Court Filing Over Dow Street Substation Properties Assessment
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is clarifying a court filing over the assessment value of the Dow Street Substation properties. BPU General Manager David Leathers said, "This week the City of Jamestown filed a petition with the State … [Read more...]
‘Cents for St. Susan’s’ Fundraiser Sets Record
The "Cents for St. Susan's" fundraiser has raised a record amount to benefit the St. Susan Center soup kitchen. The fundraiser organized by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities raised$35,401.37 this year. This is compared with $32,508 raised in … [Read more...]
Federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program Open To Moderate, Low-Income Residents
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is alerting moderate and low-income customers to a Federal Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate program. The program is administered by New York State through its EmPower+ project. Homeowners and … [Read more...]
BPU Closed Thursday In Observance of Independence Day
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Thursday but will be delayed until the following day on Friday, July 5. Friday’s normal … [Read more...]
Leathers Appointed to American Public Power Association Board’s Executive Committee
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has been appointed the American Public Power Association Board's Executive Committee. The APPA represents approximately 2,000 U.S. community-owned electric utilities that serve … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Announces Two Promotions
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has announced the promotion of Kris Sellstrom and Alexander Pickett to leadership positions within the utility. Kris Sellstrom, a Professional Engineer (PE), has been promoted to … [Read more...]