The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has begun discussions on possible rate increase for district heat and added fees in the solid waste budgets in 2024. BPU Finance & Customer Accounts Manager Kevin Karr said an internal working group made … [Read more...]
BPU Appoints Paul Snyder as New Deputy GM of Water Resources
Paul Snyder has been appointed the Deputy General Manager of Water Resources at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. Snyder replaces longtime BPU Deputy General Manager Mike Saar, who has retired. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in … [Read more...]
BPU Water Inspection Could Cause Discolored Water For Celoron, Lakewood On Friday
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers in Celoron, Lakewood, and westward may have discolored water Friday. The BPU is conducting the quarterly water inspection at 101 Jackson Avenue Friday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. The test could cause … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU’s ReTool Conference Takes Place Today at Chautauqua Institution
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will hold a one-day ReTool event at Chautauqua Institution today. BPU Business Development Coordinator Ellen Ditonto said that 150 people have already signed up for the event that is being co-sponsored by … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Website Improves Access in ‘Refresh’
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' website has gone through a "refresh." BPU Information Services Manager Frank Galeazzo said the redesign is improve access to services and information, including more access to quick links, "Specifically 'My … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Grant Application Requests
Jamestown City Council approved four state grant application requests for funding at a special meeting Monday. Council approved a request by the Jamestown Housing Authority to apply for $500,000 in Consolidated Funding Application monies to assist … [Read more...]
City Council To Hold Special Voting Session to Approve State Grant Application Requests
Jamestown City Council will hold a special voting session tonight to approve four state grant application requests for funding. Council will approve requests for the Jamestown Housing Authority to apply for $500,000 in Consolidated Funding … [Read more...]
24th Annual ‘Cents for St. Susans’ Campaign Raises Record Amount
The 24th annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign has raised a record total amount of $32,508. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities organizers and major donors met on July 13 to announce the campaign results. In 2022, the campaign raised … [Read more...]
BPU Garbage Collection Delayed One Day Starting Tuesday Due to July 4th Holiday
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. In addition, garbage and recycling will not be collected on Tuesday and collection will be delayed by one day the rest of the … [Read more...]
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Flooded Streets, Brought Down Power Lines Monday Afternoon
Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding and brought down power lines in Jamestown Monday afternoon. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities reported a pole and transformer issue that resulted in a fire at Dunn and East Second Street, an … [Read more...]