Latest Flu Statistics & Flu Clinic on Thursday January 31st

Read more in this press release from the Kent County Health Department.

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Community Emergency Response Training

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Michigan Street Corridor Plan Community Forum #4: Monday 10/29

Do you travel on Michigan Street? Monday, October 29th is the next Community Forum on the future of the Michigan Street Corridor. Everyone is welcome to attend. There are two identical sessions that day; the location and agenda information are below.

What: Michigan Street Corridor Plan Community Forum #4
Where: Grand Rapids Community College Applied Technology Center, 151 Fountain St NE
When: Monday, October 29, 2012. Two identical sessions: 4:00 – 6:00 and 7:00 – 9:00

Forum Agenda:

Session I
General Session: 4:05 – 4:25 (20 min)
Five Concurrent Breakout Sessions: 4:30 – 5:30 (60 min)
Report out: 5:35 – 6:00 (25 min)

Session II
General Session: 7:05 – 7:25 (20 min)
Five Concurrent Breakout Sessions: 7:30 – 8:30 (60 min)
Report out: 8:35 – 9:00 (25 min)

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Alternative to bagging leaves: curbside pickup

FYI on an alternative to bagging leaves this fall.

Dear Fulton Heights Board of Directors,
We are a locally owned landscape management company that is looking to partner with neighborhood associations to offer discounted services to its members.

The big push for the fall is leaf pickup. We are looking to organize “Curbside Pickup” of leaves and save residents money and time hassling with city bags. Basically, residents would place their leaves in piles along the curb, and we would come by on a scheduled day and collect them to be recycled. All collected leaves will either be recycled by a farmer in Middleville for soil reclamation or recycled locally into compost.

Prices are very reasonable:
· 3-10 households – $49/each.
· 11-20 households – $45/each.
· 21+ households – $42/each.

More information about our services is available on our website, www.mjrlandscape.com

If you have any questions or would like to set up a time to meet, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Thank you very much for your time!

Michael J. Riske

MJR Landscape Curbing
RockRidge Endeavors, LLC

616.432.9876

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West Nile Virus

Crews will be in neighborhoods soon to treat stormwater basins for mosquitos. Click here to read more information from the Grand Rapids Environmental Services Department.

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Michigan Street Corridor Project: Focus Group Results

Read the presentation “Findings from the Focus Groups and Game Responses” as well as a flyer for the upcoming public forums.

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Michigan Street Corridor Community Forums

IMPORTANT! Community Forums are coming up soon!

Monday, June 11, 2012: Discussion and Discovery
Michigan Street Community Forum #2 – Understanding Plan Topics, as well as Goals and Metrics.
Session I: 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Session II: 7:00 – 8:30 pm (both sessions are the same, but repeated to help accommodate various audiences)
Location: GVSU Center for Health Sciences, 301 Michigan Ave NE

Monday, June 18, 2012: Details and Designs
Michigan Street Community Forum #3 – Scenarios based on Forum#2 feedback will be presented and reviewed.
Session I: 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Session II: 7:00 – 8:30 pm (again, both sessions are the same, timed for various audiences)
Location: GVSU Center for Health Sciences, 301 Michigan Ave NE

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Aquinas College Sports & Fitness Center

Aquinas College soon will begin the second phase of its Sports & Fitness Center. All interested neighbors are invited to attend an informational meeting in the Sturrus Center on May 31 at 6:30 pm. They will be sharing the renderings and information about the construction.

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Pay As You Throw (PAYT) Refuse Transition – FAQ

Read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming transition this summer to PAYT for refuse collection.

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Grand Rapids Sidewalk Division announces availability of funds for the repair of sidewalk and drive approaches.

The City of Grand Rapids Sidewalk Division is pleased to announce the availability of $13,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds. These funds shall be utilized for the repair of sidewalk and drive approaches in the City right of way. These funds are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis for sidewalk and drive approaches that meet the City ordinance for disrepair.

Read the full memo.

Download the application for sidewalk repair assistance.

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