PARKS & RECREATION
FALL PROGRAM GUIDE
The fall program guide is now available online at eastgr.org/programguide.
Registration for fall programs begins July 6 for residents and July 13 for non-residents. Register online or call 616.949.1750 to speak with Parks and Recreation staff.
RHOADES MCKEE REEDS LAKE TRIATHLON
Mark your calendar for the annual Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon on Saturday, Sept. 9 at John Collins Park.
Get more details, including ways to volunteer and register, here.
CONCERTS & MOVIES IN THE PARK
Join us throughout the rest of the summer for the Concerts & Movies in the Park series at John Collins Park, 650 Lakeside Drive SE. Below are the remaining dates:
Concerts (7 p.m.):
Movies (sundown):
- July 7: “DC League of Super-Pets”
- July 21: “Top Gun: Maverick”
- Aug. 11: “Shazam”
Events canceled due to inclement weather will not be rescheduled. Barbeques, grilling, open fires and alcohol are prohibited. Dogs must be kept on leash. More at eastgr.org/concerts and eastgr.org/movies.
PUBLIC SAFETY
REMINDER TO LOCK UP
Before you head out of town for a summertime getaway, Public Safety reminds you to make sure your vehicles and homes are properly secured. This includes bringing in items, locking the house, outbuildings, garage and vehicles and turning on outside lights to deter theft.
A good way to remember is to join your neighbors in the #9PMRoutine. This national initiative encourages community members to set a daily routine to secure their belongings. Find details here.
FINANCE & CITY ADMINISTRATION
WATER AND SEWER RATES
Due to rate adjustments from the East Grand Rapids water and sewer service provider, the City of Grand Rapids, and to accelerate the replacement of East Grand Rapids lead service lines, the City Commission has approved an overall 10% increase to water and sewer rates effective July 1. This will be a monthly increase of $8.95 for the average household that uses 7,000 gallons of water per month.
These rate adjustments are necessary due to the East Grand Rapids community’s water and sewage usage – as calculated by the City of Grand Rapids – and for the replacement of lead service lines within EGR as mandated by the state.
In 2021, the City of East Grand Rapids launched a program to physically inventory all water service lines by the end of 2025 and begin replacing lead service lines. Funding for these replacements comes, in part, from the City’s water and sewer fund. These rates also help cover critical updates and enhancements to our water and sewer infrastructure
For more information about lead service lines and the City’s water and sewer services, visit the website or call Public Works at 616.940.4817.
NEXT CITY COMMISSION MEETING: JULY 10
The next City Commission meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, July 10 at the Community Center, 750 Lakeside Drive SE.
Community members can also watch the meeting live via the City’s YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3koI057.
SUMMER PROPERTY TAXES
Summer property taxes will hit mailboxes soon. The deadline to pay without penalty is Aug. 14.
To learn more about property taxes, visit https://www.eastgr.org/148/Property-Taxes.
PUBLIC WORKS
HALL STREET CLOSURE
Hall Street at Breton Road will be temporarily closed for DTE utility work, tentatively scheduled July 11-15.
CONSTRUCTION AND ROAD WORK UPDATES
For the latest construction and road work updates, including road closures and detours, click here.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
LGROW SUMMER NEWSLETTER
The Lower Grand River Organization of Watersheds has published its summer newsletter, which highlights upcoming events such as Gravel Bottom Paddle Fest and Global Water Festival and offers important gardening tips.
GASLIGHT VILLAGE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Join us for the Artisan Village market of local vendors, artists and makers 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 27 in the parking lot of Big Bob’s Pizza, 661 Croswell Ave. SE. Organized by the Gaslight Village Business Association, this event also will offer attendees an evening of live music and all-ages entertainment.
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