Saturday, June 29, 2024
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, it is important that Goshen residents be aware of fireworks regulations. A local city ordinance was adopted in 2007 at the urging of residents concerned about neighborhood safety and noise. Regulation is controlled by parameters imposed in state legislation. Fireworks... more
Friday, June 28, 2024
The engineering department received notice that Norfolk Southern is planning to close the following crossings between approximately July 8 and July 31, 2024, for installation of new rails. Each crossing is expected to be closed to traffic over one to four days. Engineering staff have been in communication... more
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The monthly brush pickup will begin on the week of June 24, 2024. During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass through the city to pick up brush. Please have your brush by the front curb, but not in the street, by that first day in the morning at 7 a.m. Brush... more
Today, 4:00pm
Public may join in person or virtually by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736482570
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 4:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269
Mt. Carmel and Phend & Brown working on soil stabilization on the southbound lanes of SR 15. Currently there are no access points west of SR 15. Saturday morning, access will be provided to the west via Egbert Road. CR 40 West of SR 15 will be reopened on Wednesday, July 20.
The temporary detour route is Kercher Road and Violett Road for traffic wanting to go west of SR 15 on CR 40.
Norfolk Southern has informed the City that the Madison Street Railroad Crossing will be reopening on Saturday morning, July 16.
The Interurban Trolley is introducing a 10-Ride Punch Card for use on the Interurban Trolley Access Service. This service provides public transportation to disabled persons unable to use the Interurban Trolley fixed-route buses. The Interurban Trolley Access Service provides a way for persons whose physical or mental disabilities prevent them from using the Interurban Trolley bus to travel in Elkhart and Goshen. Fully wheelchair accessible, low-floor minivans equipped with side-entry ramps are utilized to provide easy ambulatory access.
These 10-Ride Punch Cards will be available starting on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. The cost of the 10-Ride Punch Card is $20. Riders can purchase punch cards online at www.interurbantrolley.com. Additionally, they can purchase the passes in-person at the following Martin’s Supermarket Stores in Elkhart and Goshen:
The 10-Ride Punch Card joins the previously introduced Day, 14 Day, and 31 Day Passes that will be sold at these outlets and online. The Access Service’s cash fare of $2.00 per trip will not change.
James Turnwald, Executive Director of the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG), said “Our office has had numerous requests from riders to have a multi-ride option on the Access Service. We strive to provide reliable, public transportation that is responsive to the needs of the community and our riders. That is why we are pleased to introduce this great new option!”
Transit information can be obtained by calling the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) at (574) 674-8894 or at www.interurbantrolley.com.
About the Access Service: The Interurban Trolley Access Service provides trips within a corridor covering 1.5 miles around the fixed route service. Individuals wanting to use the Interurban Trolley Access must apply and be found eligible prior to using the Access service. An application documenting an individual’s disability or reasons they are unable to ride the Interurban Trolley bus must be completed and an eligibility determination will be provided within 21 days. Applications can be found online at www.interurbantrolley.com.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
WHETHER THE REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SHOULD SELL 1215 HICKORY STREET, GOSHEN, INDIANA
Redevelopment Commission
August 9, 2016 at 3:00 PM
City Court Room / Council Chambers
Goshen Police & Court Building
111 E. Jefferson Street
Goshen, Indiana
The Goshen Redevelopment Commission will conduct a public hearing concerning whether the Redevelopment Commission should sell 1215 Hickory Street, Goshen, Indiana at its regular meeting on August 9, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in the City Courtroom/Council Chambers at the Goshen Police & Court Building, 111 East Jefferson Street, Goshen, Indiana. All interested members of the public are invited to attend and will be given the opportunity to testify on the proposed sale at the public hearing. This notice of public hearing before the Redevelopment Commission is being published pursuant to the provisions of Indiana Code 36-1-11-3(b).
Phend & Brown has made great progress with the improvements along the west side of SR 15. Starting at 8:00am on Thursday, July 14, CR 40 west of SR 15 will be closed to traffic to allow for the reconstruction of CR 40 near the restaurant and the convenience store. CR 40 will re-open to traffic on Thursday, July 21, pending weather conditions.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience with all of the road construction and closures.
The micro-surface and slurry seal contractor, Pavement Solutions, will be mobilizing into Goshen this weekend, pending weather conditions. The following is their anticipated schedule for next week:
In addition, Goshen Street Department is planning to pave per the following schedule:
Please plan accordingly!
Norfolk Southern has postponed the US 33/Madison Street Railroad Crossing repairs until Tuesday, July 12, and the crossing will reopen by Friday, July 15.
Goshen Street Department will be completing two (2) paving projects this week and next:
– Today & Tomorrow – Paving Century Drive from College Avenue to Eisenhower Drive North
– Monday & Tuesday – Paving Dierdorff Road from Kercher Road to Eisenhower Drive North
Please plan accordingly!
Earlier this year Mayor Jeremy Stutsman and the Goshen Water Utility committed to a testing program to make sure the drinking water lead levels in local schools is safe for both children and staff. Water with high lead levels can contribute to a number of adverse health effects, particularly in young children.
Today Mayor Jeremy Stutsman announced that Goshen Water Superintendent Kent Holdren approached both Bethany Christian Schools and Goshen Community Schools in May with an offer to collect and test water samples from all school buildings. The study tested water samples from 619 sites to determine if lead levels exceeded federal standards for schools. This lab testing has identified areas of remediation to meet Federal guidelines.
In announcing the results of the testing, Mayor Stutsman stated, “We are pleased that the testing program found out of the 251 drinking water fountains tested, only one was identified of having slightly elevated lead levels and was immediately removed from service. As Mayor, and especially as a father, it is reassuring to know that our schools in Goshen are in compliance with federal guidelines. I am grateful for the participation of everyone involved in this testing. It was no small task”.
The primary focus of the study was on drinking water fountains. “Parents want to know that the water their children are drinking at school is safe. Based on the actions taken from our testing program, we can assure them that their children are not exposed to elevated lead levels”, said Water Superintendent Holdren.
In addition to testing drinking water fountains, the study included 368 other water outlets that are not normally used for drinking water; such as bathroom and science lab sinks. Out of the 368 sample sites that are not used for drinking water forty-six were found to have lead levels which exceeded federal standards for drinking water. Both school corporations are now in the process of replacing all non-drinking water faucets, as needed, to meet lead standards for drinking water.
The Environmental Protection Agency strongly recommends that drinking water in schools does not exceed a lead concentration that exceeds 20 parts per billion (ppb). After consultation with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the standard selected for this study was a more stringent 15 ppb. This is the same standard used for residential drinking water.
Complete results of the school testing program can be found on the City website at goshenindiana.org/lead-tests-and-schools. Copies are also available at the Mayor’s Office, 202 S. Fifth St., and at the Goshen Utilities Billing Office, 203 S. Fifth St. Questions may be directed to Kent Holdren, Water Superintendent, at 534-5306 or kentholdren@goshencity.com.
Norfolk Southern will be repairing the US 33/Madison Street Railroad Crossing starting Thursday, July 7 and the crossing will reopen by Thursday, July 14. INDOT will have a State Road detour, and the City will provide a local route detour as shown on the map.
