The City of Jamestown and Jamestown Community College's shared grant writer has brought big dividends to both organizations. Grant writer Paula Pichon is now in her third year in the position under the contract. In 2022, the city and college … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Sworn In As Jamestown’s 26th Mayor
Kim Ecklund has been sworn in as the City of Jamestown's 26th Mayor. The ceremony was held on Monday in City Council Chambers in City Hall. Ecklund is the first Republican woman to serve as the city's top executive. The late Carolyn Seymour, a … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Asking Customers To ‘Check Your Pipes’
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is asking customers to "Check Your Pipes." The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set an October 2024 deadline requiring all water utilities to complete an inventory of water service line materials in … [Read more...]
Wastewater Rates Going Up For BPU Customers
Wastewater rates are going up for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers in 2024. The BPU voted on Monday, November 20 to approve the 2024 Water and Wastewater Division budgets. While there is no change in the water division's base rate, … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Christmas Tree Arrives on Tracy Plaza Today
The City of Jamestown's Christmas Tree will be delivered to Tracy Plaza this morning. Jamestown Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department announced that this year’s tree will be a 40 foot tall Norway Spruce that is being donated by the family … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Events Set for Saturday
A Veterans Day ceremony will be held in downtown Jamestown Saturday. American Legion Ira Lou Springs Post 149 and St. Luke's Episcopal Church will hold a ceremony at 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Third and Main Streets. Another service will be … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives Nearly $983,000 To Increase Energy Efficient Housing In City
The City of Jamestown has received nearly $983,000 to support efforts to increase energy-efficient housing in underserved neighborhoods. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the federal funding is coming from the U.S. Environmental … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Awarded $17.3 Million For Microgrid Project
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has received a $17.3 million grant for its proposed microgrid project. The funding is from the United States Department of Energy and requires match funding of $5.7 million from the BPU. The funds are part … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Announces Fall Water Main Flushing Dates
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced the dates for fall water main flushing. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 1 p.m. Friday, September 29 and continue into Sunday, October 1. During the Falconer flushing of mains, water … [Read more...]
Cannabis Manufacturing Company Receives Site Plan Approval To Build in Jamestown
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan for a cannabis manufacturing company. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 foot pole … [Read more...]
