PARKS & RECREATION
SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE
Registration for our Parks & Recreation summer programming begins today, April 13 for residents and April 20 for nonresidents.
Check out the summer program guide at https://bit.ly/3KL0Tdu.
PUBLIC SAFETY
SPRING DRUG TAKE BACK DAY: APRIL 22
Public Safety invites residents to properly dispose of unused and expired prescription medications at its Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22.
You can drop off unused and expired prescription medications 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Public Safety lobby at 770 Lakeside Drive SE. In coordination with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Public Safety is permitted to collect a wide variety of prescription medications, including opioids.
If you’re not able to participate in the April 22 event, the drop box in the Public Safety lobby is available for prescription medication disposal 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
FINANCE & CITY ADMINISTRATION
MAY 2 ELECTION REMINDERS
The next election is Tuesday, May 2. The deadline to register by mail or in person anywhere but the East Grand Rapids City Clerk's Office for this election is quickly approaching: Monday, April 17.
Eligible East Grand Rapids residents with proof of residency can register to vote in person 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Clerk’s Office, 750 Lakeside Drive SE, or by 8 p.m. Election Day.
Learn more about the upcoming election at eastgr.org/elections.
ELECTION MACHINE ACCURACY TESTING
In preparation for the May 2 election, the City will test election machines at 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the City Commission Chambers at the Community Center, 750 Lakeside Drive SE. This test is conducted to demonstrate the computer programs used to record and count the votes meet legal requirements. The public is welcome to attend.
NEXT CITY COMMISSION MEETING: APRIL 17
The next City Commission meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, April 17 at the Community Center, 750 Lakeside Drive SE.
Read the agenda at: https://bit.ly/41slx7O.
Community members can also watch the meeting live via the City’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3koI057.
PUBLIC WORKS
YARD WASTE PICKUP REMINDERS
Public Works reminds residents to place all loose yard waste materials in disposable paper bags or 32-gallon containers with a maximum weight of 40 pounds per container. Large items, such as tree limbs, need to be cut to 6-foot lengths or less and not exceed 12 inches in diameter. Items need to be placed in the public right-of-way on the terrace side of the curb.
The placement of loose leaves in the street is NOT permitted in the spring and summer.
Learn more about yard waste pickup operations at https://bit.ly/406uGSA. For questions about collection routes, schedules or regulations, please call Public Works at 616.940.4870.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
The municipal complex, which includes the library and Community Center, and the Public Safety building are scheduled for roof replacements starting the week of April 24. The entire project, consisting of two phases, is expected to take up to 14 days to complete.
The first phase will commence the week of April 24 at the municipal complex. The north parking lot will be closed during this phase for staging and contractor access. In addition to the parking lot being closed, lower-level building access from the north parking lot and the boardwalk will be restricted.
Upon completion at the municipal complex, the second phase will commence at the Public Safety building. Access will be restricted in front of the wash bay and the existing three parking spaces at the lower access drive will be unavailable to allow for staging and contractor access while still allowing for two-way traffic access to the lower-level garage.
View other construction updates from Public Works here.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS
The City of Grand Rapids is seeking community feedback on proposed improvements to its water system, through which EGR residents receive their drinking water. The City will hold a public hearing on these proposed projects at 4 p.m. Monday, April 17 in Conference Room 224 at the City of Grand Rapids Water Administration Building, 1900 Oak Industrial Drive NE.
Read the City of Grand Rapids’ proposed water system improvements here.
GASLIGHT VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Save the date for Moms Night Out on Friday, May 12 in Gaslight Village. Shoppers will enjoy a night of specials and discounts at participating businesses.
For updates, visit gogaslight.com/moms-night-out or check the Facebook page.
E-GREEN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE
Celebrate Earth Day with the E-GReen Sustainability Initiative. Community members are invited to attend this second annual event 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Manhattan Park, 430 Manhattan Road SE.
The morning will begin with a community cleanup 9-11 a.m. followed by informational booths and activities at the pavilion.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3M3BkoO.
EAST GRAND RAPIDS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Tickets are sold out for EGRSF’s annual fundraiser, Hurrah: Adventure Awaits, on Saturday, April 22 at Wege Plaza. Attendees are encouraged to support Gaslight Village businesses and restaurants if they plan to meet or have dinner with friends before the event. EGRSF looks forward to seeing you for a great night for a great cause!
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