City of East Grand Rapids
Recent News About City of East Grand Rapids
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Take the Phase 3 survey to provide your thoughts
The Grand Valley Metropolitan Council and its partners are seeking feedback on ways to improve access to Gerald R. Ford International Airport as well as the surrounding local road and freeway systems.
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Sgt. Brian Davis Retirement
Join us in wishing Sgt. Brian Davis all the best in retirement after serving our community for 28 years.
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City is accepting applications for the open First Ward city commissioner position
Interested in serving on the East Grand Rapids City Commission?
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East Grand Rapids Gaslight Village on Thursday, Dec. 8
Check off your holiday lists by shopping local during the East Grand Rapids Gaslight Village holiday sip and shop 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.
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City's Street/Sidewalk Salting and Plowing Operations
With more snow on the way, learn about the City's street/sidewalk salting and plowing operations, priority road routes and how you can help make snowplowing easier for the crews: https://bit.ly/3Gn2jcu.
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Tree Planting Program
As part of the City’s tree planting program, residents can share the cost of a new tree to be planted in the outlawn of their yard – the area between the sidewalk and the street.
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Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup on Sunday, Sept. 11
Join Mayor Favale and the E-GReen Sustainability Initiative in this year’s Mayors’ Grand River Cleanup on Sunday, Sept. 11 from noon to 3 p.m.
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Public input session for the Fred Bunn trails at Manhattan Park on Wednesday, Aug. 31
The City invites you to the final public input session for the Fred Bunn trails at Manhattan Park on Wednesday, Aug. 31.
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Parks millage update
Parks millage update: City staff are working closely with our architectural design partner M.C. Smith Associates and Architectural Group, Inc.
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Share your thoughts on the final design proposals
Share your thoughts on the final design proposals for elementary school playgrounds.
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Lori Parmenter as its new city clerk
The City of East Grand Rapids has welcomed Lori Parmenter as its new city clerk.
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EGR Parks and Recreation Announces Summer 2022 Concerts and Movies in the Park Lineups
The East Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department has announced the lineups for its community-favorite Concerts and Movies in the Park summer entertainment series presented by The Brouwers Agency, Auto-Owners Insurance and Consumers Credit Union.
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National Water Safety Month
East Grand Rapids residents have been enjoying Reeds Lake for a long time!
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East Grand Rapids Earns Tree City USA designation and Growth Award
The City of East Grand Rapids again has earned a Tree City USA designation and Growth Award for promoting and caring for trees within the community.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
City of East Grand Rapids Invites Community to Participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day
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Second Open House
The city will host a second open house this week tomorrow from 6-7 pm at Manhattan Park to talk with residents about the planned multi-use trails at Manhattan Park.
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Public Safety Department Issues Annual Reports
Despite challenges brought on by the pandemic, the Public Safety Department was able to maintain essential police, fire, and medical response services while responding to citizen and community needs with professionalism and compassion.
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Hurrah: Together Again!
The East Grand Rapids Schools Foundation’s big fundraising party for our schools – Hurrah: Together Again! – is next weekend.
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Snapshot of some of the things they do to keep our City clean and safe
Our snowplow drivers stay busy even when winter weather takes a break.
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EGR Offering Pay Increase for Lifeguards
In an effort to recruit lifeguards for its two community pools, the City of East Grand Rapids has increased starting pay to $15 an hour and is waiving the $250 fee for the lifeguard certification class.