We learn more about a $29.9 million grant received by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities to build and operate an open access fiber network. … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Will Be Closed Thanksgiving Through Nov. 29
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. The Customer Service Office reopens for business at 9 a.m. Monday, December 2. Garbage and recycling … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Delivered to City Hall
The City of Jamestown's official Christmas Tree has been delivered to City Hall. The 40-foot Norway Spruce was donated by Woodlawn Management Real Estate from a property on King Street. The City’s Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department … [Read more...]
BPU Receives Nearly $30 Million To Build Open-Access Fiber Network
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has received a nearly $30 million grant will go toward constructing and installing an open-access fiber network in the BPU electric territory. The City of Jamestown will partner with EntryPoint Networks and … [Read more...]
BPU’s Good Neighbor Fund Helps 54 Households In Last Year
54 households have been helped in the last year by the Jamestown BPU's Good Neighbor Fund. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities John Alfred and Oscar Johnson Memorial Trust/BPU Good Neighbor Fund has distributed $156,642.75 to customers in need … [Read more...]
Chadakoin River Business Plan Receives Award
The Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan has received a 'Best Practice' award from the American Planning Association New York Upstate Chapter. The award was presented to the numerous individuals involved with developing the plan during the … [Read more...]
City Council To Begin Budget Presentations, Review Local Law To Exceed Tax Cap
Jamestown City Council will begin to hear presentations tonight from departments on the proposed 2025 city budget. The Clerk/Treasurer, Comptroller, Assessor, Information Services, Corporation Counsel, Mayor, Police, and Fire Departments will give … [Read more...]
BPU Looking at Expanding District Heat To Residential Customers
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is looking at expanding its District Heating system to residential customers. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation staff will conduct public outreach in targeted neighborhoods near existing District Heating … [Read more...]
Jamestown DPW Creating Digital Street Map of City
Jamestown residents may be able to view a digital map online where leaf clean-up is happening in the next year or two. Interim Public Works Director Mark Roetzer shared with the Jamestown Planning Commission that an engineer in DPW has been … [Read more...]
District Heat Rates Going Up, Changes To Yard Waste Site Stickers, Recycling Bins Possible in 2026
District Heat rates are going up with possible changes to Yard Waste Site stickers and recycling bins in 2026. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities board received the update on District Heat, Solid Waste, and Wastewater budgets at their … [Read more...]
