City of East Grand Rapids
Recent News About City of East Grand Rapids
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Macy Brown Detroit Free Press Miss Basketball Award
Congratulations to East Grand Rapids High School senior Macy Brown on receiving the prestigious Detroit Free Press Miss Basketball award.
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Petition packets are now available for City Commission or Mayor for the November election
Petition packets are now available at the Clerk’s Office for those interested in running for City Commission or Mayor for the November election.
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Public Works seeks resident feedback for its safe street demonstration pilots
Public Works seeks resident feedback for its safe street demonstration pilots.
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Sports Night Out
Learn more about Sports Night Out, the next City Commission meeting, winter tree maintenance and more in the latest edition of the East Express e-newsletter: https://bit.ly/3GWfbVD.
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National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
On this National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, join us in thanking the EGR Public Safety Department for all that they do for our community.
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Broadband internet is an Essential Service
Broadband internet is an essential service to those who live, learn and work in Kent County, Michigan.
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Winter 2022 Tax Bill Update
Winter 2022 tax bill update: Revised tax bills will be mailed out this week.
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Correction: Winter Property Tax
We have identified an error on the Winter 2022 tax bills: The Veterans Millage should be 0.05 mills.
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips
EGR Public Safety Officer Troy Brown discussed Thanksgiving safety tips with Shelley Irwin of WGVU this morning as our community prepares for the upcoming holiday season.
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Shake your mailbox before winter
Don't forget to shake your mailbox before winter.
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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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Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon
Thinking about participating in the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon?
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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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Emma Cole Project
The team from Calvin University's Emma Cole Project continues to document flora in some of the City's parklands through September.
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Sgt. Jeff DeJonge is celebrating his 25-year anniversary
Sgt. Jeff DeJonge is celebrating his 25-year anniversary with the City’s Public Safety Department this month.
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Happy first day of summer!
Stay safe in the heat with these tips from the CDC: https://bit.ly/39H9wWA
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Complete the playground equipment replacement survey
If you haven't already, take a few minutes to complete the playground equipment replacement survey.
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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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2021 Parks Improvement Millage
As approved in the Parks Improvement Millage approved by voters last November, the City is working with the EGR School District to replace the playground equipment at the three elementary schools.
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The City of East Grand Rapids is encouraging community members to properly dispose of unused and expired prescription medications at its Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30.