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East Express | Dec. 16, 2021
TONIGHT: GASLIGHT VILLAGE HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP Tonight, retailers will be open later than usual with beverages ready for shoppers to enjoy. Restaurants are also supporting the event with special offerings. Forget the stress of holidays and spend a festive evening in Gaslight Village shopping for everyone on your list! Learn more.
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CITY COMMISSION UPDATE On Monday, Dec. 6, Marc Schulz, Chris Wessely and Laura Schwartz were sworn in as our new Commissioners. Additionally, Brad Hecksel, Claudine Duncan and Bryan Walters were thanked for their years of service to EGR residents. At its Monday, Dec. 20 meeting, the Commission’s agenda includes welcoming a new Public Safety Officer and recognizing others for a job well done delivering a baby. There’s also updates to our zoning board of appeals procedures, participation in the national opioid settlement, a partnership agreement for the multi-use trails at Manhattan Park, an assistance program for low-income households and liaison assignments for new commissioners. You can always find agenda materials at eastgr.org/agendas and watch meetings live via our YouTube channel.
CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE & FINANCE HOLIDAY HOURS Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season! Please note our offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 23, Friday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 31 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. 
WINTER PROPERTY TAXES Winter property taxes are due Feb. 14. You can make a contactless payment online or drop off a check in our secure drop box located in the front vestibule of the Community Center any time before the due date. For more information, visit our Property Taxes webpage.
PUBLIC SAFETY PREVENT A CHIMNEY FIRE IN YOUR HOME According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, all chimneys, fireplaces and vents should be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits and correct clearances. Even if you don't use your chimney often, animals may build nests in the flue or there may be other types of deterioration that could make the chimney unsafe to use. Public Safety encourages you to take this step in fire prevention to keep you and your loved ones safe. 
MAKE SAFETY #1 THIS HOLIDAY SEASON From cooking to decorating, shopping and volunteering, this is one of the busiest times of the year. All this hustle and bustle often puts safety to the back of mind. Our Public Safety Department is sharing a few tips to keep safety top of mind during this holiday season. Read more.
STAY SAFE WHILE MAKING ONLINE PURCHASES If you are purchasing an item online through Craig's List, Facebook Marketplace, etc. this holiday season, please feel free to make transactions in the Community Center parking lot, which is in front of Public Safety. While these websites are a great place to find interesting merchandise and a good deal, we urge you to proceed with caution.
FRAUD SEASON Law enforcement agencies see an increase in fraud every year around the holidays. Public Safety reminds residents to never disclose personal information such as Social Security and credit card numbers over the phone — no matter how convincing a story may be. Learn more.
PARKS & RECREATION
BECOME A LIFEGUARD There are several lifeguard positions open at the City! Learn more and apply on our Careers webpage.
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION IN EGR While Lake Drive has reopened to traffic between Breton Road and Hall Street, there is still some residual work going on to restore the area and install a new gas main. Visit our Construction webpage for the latest updates and learn more about current and upcoming projects.
CHRISTMAS EVE LUMINARIES If your neighborhood street is planning to participate in the luminary displays on Christmas Eve, contact Public Works Operations at 616.940.4870 no later than Dec. 21 to request barrels of sand for delivery at your street block location. Public Works will be picking up barrels and sand on Dec. 27 and 28. Please remember to deposit sand back into the barrels for pickup and to remove/dispose of bags/materials used your display. Luminary bags and candles are provided by representatives of each block or blocks that participate in this tradition together.
WINTER OPERATIONS You can review City plowing regulations, snowplow contractor rules and regulations, plowing routes and how to avoid the second shovel on our Street/Sidewalk Winter Plowing webpage.
REEDS LAKE WATER QUALITY REPORT The 2021 Reeds Lake Water Quality Report has been added to our Environmental webpage.
CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP Every year, Public Works collects natural Christmas trees, wreaths and other plant-based decorations that have been left at the curb after the holidays. The crews will pick up these decorations following regular yard waste collection routes from Monday, Jan. 3 through Friday, Jan. 14. The City is not able to collect trees, wreaths or other holiday decorations that have wire, ornaments, lights, etc. on them as the trees and wreaths are chipped/recycled. Learn more on our Refuse Collection webpage.
2021 HOLIDAY RECYCLE GUIDE Reimagine Trash has several helpful tips on how to recycle holiday items like lights, wrapping paper, toy packaging and more.
USE LESS SALT Did you know a little salt goes a long way? Apply it sparingly and remove slush once the snow melts to prevent refreezing. Salt in our stormwater system can be harmful to aquatic life. Learn more at lgrow.org. Stay up-to-date with all things East Grand Rapids by following us on Facebook and Twitter.
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