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Yard waste collection starts March 26 for 2018

Neighbors can place items on regular trash/recycling days. Learn More
City offices closed for Thanksgiving

Transit, Waste Management closed Thursday, open Friday; Full Blast closed both days. Learn More
City awarded second year of lead control funds

Community Services Department using funds to better conditions for the community. Learn More
Firefighter application process extended to Nov. 30

Anyone 18 years or older with a high school diploma or equivalent can consider applying. Learn More
BCPD, BCFD hold food drive

City departments working help to meet urgent need for The Salvation Army. Learn More
Heritage Tower work now requires complete road closure

Closure likely to last until spring; detour on Van Buren Street. Learn More
Battle Creek open for business

Small Business Loan Fund helps local entrepreneurs, small businesses. Learn More
City seeks recreation, parks input in new survey

Survey is part of Recreation Department master plan process. Learn More
Man arrested on child pornography charges

Arrest relates to existing case of child sexual abuse conspiracy. Learn More
Sanitary sewer inspection, cleaning starts Monday

Routine program lasts through December across city and beyond. Learn More

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Mon Mar. 26 - Fri Nov. 30

Yard waste curbside pickup Leaves, downed branches and other yard waste should be placed in specially marked containers and/or paper yard waste bags. The bags are available at most area grocery and hardware stores. Approved containers may be up to 32 gallons in size and should be clearly marked “yard waste only.” Each bag or container may not weigh more than 50 pounds. Extra “yard waste only” stickers for marking containers are available in the Utility Billing office on the first floor of City Hall, 10 N. Division St....
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Fri Jun. 1 - Wed Jul. 31

Clean Water Partners photo contest Seasonal photo contest of the Kalamazoo River Watershed within Calhoun County. More details at www.bcwater.org.
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Mon Nov. 19

Police & Fire Pension Board meeting
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PFAS update - no level in city water
The results are in for the testing of water samples from the city's Verona Pumping Station -- PFAS were not found at any level in the city's drinking water. This testing was part of a statewide initiative to test drinking water in community water systems, and schools with wells. PFAS are manmade chemicals found in items like firefighting foam, nonstick cookware, food wrappers, and more. Click below for more information and related documents.

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Join the BCFD!
The Battle Creek Fire Department is seeking a driven group of candidates to apply for placement on the entry-level firefighter eligibility list, active for two years. If you are 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent, and may be interested in fire service, we encourage you to begin the process and learn more! Click below to visit the Fire Department web page, and choose Career Opportunities to learn about the application process. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30.

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Parks & Recreation Survey
Our Recreation Department wants to hear about your favorite activities, feedback about our parks and recreation facilities, and more related to health and well-being. This is part of the department's master plan process to guide department work in the next five years. Please share your thoughts with us on the survey linked below. We look forward to hearing from you, and will share our results, and the draft master plan, this winter.

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