Friday, July 26, 2024
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) DIESEL GENERATOR SET The City of Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety is soliciting sealed offers for the purchase and installation of one (1) diesel generator set. Offers are also being solicited for an optional item. The city reserves the right... more
Friday, July 26, 2024
The annual Rock the Quarry Triathlon returns for its ninth year on Saturday, August 10th at Fidler Pond Park. You can register for the triathlon as an individual or as a relay team of two or three people. The registration fee includes an event t-shirt, swim cap, chip timing, free parking, awards... more
Thursday, July 25, 2024
On Thursday, July 25 a boil order was issued for Denver Street between W. Pike Street and W. Lincoln Avenue. The affected addresses are below: 111 Denver St 113 Denver St 115 Denver St 117 Denver St 119 Denver St 121 Denver St 209 Denver St 213 Denver St It is recommended... more
Today, 11:00am
Sunday, July 28, 2024, 12:00pm
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 7:45am
The regular meetings of the Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District Board will take place on the first Thursday of each month, excepting July, as set forth in the schedule below. The meetings will be held in the conference room located in Goshen City Hall at 202 South 5th Street, Goshen, Indiana. All meetings of the Goshen Downtown Economic Improvement District Board are open to the public with the exception of an executive session that may be held as authorized by Indiana Code §5-14-1.5-6.1. The Board may schedule meetings in addition to those listed above as necessary, subject to public notice requirements.
The Goshen Recycling Center will be closed from noon on Wednesday, July 3rd, through Monday, July 8th, to give staff a break over the holiday.
The City asks users to be respectful of city staff’s work and only drop off accepted items and leave recyclable items in the bins. Do not leave items outside of the bins. Fines will be issued for all violators.
For more information on acceptable items, visit goshenindiana.org/recycling.
The long-loved fireworks in Goshen at Black Squirrel Golf Course are returning this year with a new name, Fireworks on the Fairway. Doors to the event open at 4 p.m., and attendees can enjoy the various local food trucks and vendors and kick back on the fairway. A brief program will begin at 8 p.m., and the fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. The event is free for the entire community.
Parking locations can be found on the map above. The Goshen Police Department asks area motorists to please avoid the roads surrounding the golf course if possible to alleviate traffic congestion. The fireworks show will last approximately 30 minutes. At the conclusion, traffic will be restricted primarily to outbound traffic from the golf course. Our officers will be doing their best to get people out of the area as quickly as possible but ask motorists to be patient.
The City of Goshen’s Parks and Recreation Department will once again host its Splash-Tastic Weekend at Abshire Park from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28.
This is the second year parks and recreation staff will install two 300-foot inflatable slip-n-slides on the hill at Abshire Park. Individuals can purchase $10 wristbands and enjoy the slides for a two-hour session. Kona Ice, DonutNV, and other food vendors will be on-site for an additional cost.
Tubes are mandatory to enjoy the slide. Sliders should bring their own one-person inflatable pool tube. Wristbands will not be sold at the event, so preregistration online is required. Below are available session times:
Friday, July 26
Saturday, July 27
Sunday, July 28
Parking at Abshire Park is limited. Overflow parking is available at both Dykstra Park and Goshen Church of God.
Visit the Goshen Parks and Recreation page for more information: goshenindiana.org/parks-rec.
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.
Enjoy the local fireworks displays and leave the big ones to the professionals. Consumer fireworks are allowed by state legislation and local ordinance from 5:00 p.m. until two hours after sunset (or until approximately 11:20 p.m.) from June 29 through July 9, except on July 4 when they are allowed from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 midnight. If you decide to light your own, follow all local laws and keep a bucket of water or hose nearby. Remember, safety first! Fines for violations may be up to $500 per incident.
To report a violation of the fireworks ordinance, citizens are welcome to call the non-emergency dispatch phone number—533.4151. The caller must supply an exact address of where the violation is occurring in order for a police officer to respond effectively to the call.
Fireworks not limited to certain dates and times by local ordinance include dipped sticks or wire sparklers, cylindrical or cone fountains, illuminating torches, wheels, ground spinners, flitter sparklers, snakes or glow worms, smoke devices, and trick noisemakers (i.e., party poppers, booby traps, snappers, trick matches, cigarette loads).
Local regulations apply to “consumer fireworks” as defined in state statutes. Such fireworks include certain small ground or aerial devices designed to produce visible and/or audible effects by combustion. They are required to comply with the construction, chemical composition, and labeling regulations of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission under 16CFR1507. Ground devices (firecrackers, salutes, and chasers) are limited to 50 milligrams of explosive composition. Aerial devices (sky rockets, missile type rockets, helicopters or spinners, roman candles, mines, and shells) are limited to 130 milligrams of explosive composition. Larger devices are not allowed under local ordinance and require state permitting.
Keep your grill clean and never leave it unattended. Make sure it’s placed well away from your home, deck railings, and overhanging branches.
If you’re heading to the pool or beach, always supervise children and ensure everyone knows how to swim. Wear life jackets when boating.
Drink plenty of water, especially if you’re spending the day outside in the sun. Avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and reapply every two hours. Wear hats and sunglasses to protect yourself from UV rays.
Fireworks can be scary for pets. Keep them indoors in a safe, quiet area to reduce stress and prevent them from running away.
Keep a first aid kit handy for minor injuries. Know the location of the nearest emergency services in case of a serious accident.
Let’s make this 4th of July memorable for all the right reasons. Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy the celebrations!
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 with the railroad’s safety contractor to emphasize the need to avoid simultaneous major crossing closures, limit crossing closure duration, and avoid impacting traffic for the Elkhart County 4H Fair. A more detailed schedule is expected from Norfolk Southern early next week, which will be communicated to Goshen residents and businesses via the City’s website and social media.
| Railroad Crossing Closures Expected – Mainline Tracks | Railroad Crossing Closures Expected – Marion Branch |
| Ferndale Road / CR 15 | Jefferson St |
| Peddlers Village Road / CR 28 | Purl St |
| Greene Road | Reynolds St |
| Beaver Lane | Plymouth Ave |
| Indiana Avenue | Jackson St |
| 1st Street | Burdick St |
| Main Street | New York St |
| Cottage Avenue | College Ave |
| Lincoln Avenue | Kercher Rd |
| Monroe Street |
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 will not be picked up in alleys. The piles of brush should be trash-free. Crews cannot access the piles if blocked by vehicles.
For information regarding Dial-A-Trailer and the Brush Trailer, go to goshenindiana.org/street-department.
The next summer brush pick up weeks will begin on the following days:
The City of Goshen offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Trash and recycling services will continue as normal.
With dangerously hot weather moving in through Elkhart County this week, the City of Goshen is asking residents to be mindful and take action to protect themselves, their loved ones and their neighbors.
The National Weather Service (NWS) reports an excessive heat advisory from Tuesday Afternoon through Saturday, with heat index values rising into triple digits.
Extreme heat and humidity will increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.
In talking with the Goshen Public Library and First Light Mission, the City of Goshen has designated the library, 601 S. Purl Street, and First Light Mission, 801 Wilkinson Street, as cooling centers during these extreme weather events. Individuals can go to the library to cool down and escape the heat. Individuals can use the Library during its regular business hours, which are below.
First Light Mission is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It will provide a safe, cool place for those exposed to the elements and welcome those in need with open arms while also ensuring the privacy of residents and their families.
The NWS recommends being prepared to drink plenty of fluids and staying in an air-conditioned room or out of the sun if possible.
Additionally, Mayor Gina Leichty asked residents to look after one another. “Please check on your friends, family, neighbors, the homeless, and the elderly during this time of extreme heat,” she said. “If you know of anyone in need of assistance, don’t hesitate to call for help.”
If you need assistance checking in on someone, please contact Officer James Ballard at 574-536-1790. If you need transportation to a cooling center, contact the Goshen Police Department at 574-533-4151. Please call 911 if you have an emergency.
Kids are once again invited to join in on the fun at the Kerry’s Kids annual Kids’ and Teens’ Triathlon on Saturday, July 6, 2024, beginning at 8 a.m. in Shanklin Park. Participants ages 5-18 are welcome to compete in this professionally chip-timed race. New this year, kids in the 13-18 age group can now enter as a team of 2-3 participants.
While some of the participants are competitive in nature, the emphasis of the event is primarily on the accomplishment of finishing the race. Parents are invited to participate with their children during the run portion of the race to show their support and to be actively involved in their children’s steps toward healthy lifestyles.
The distances of each portion are based on the age of the participant, pre-teen or teen. Pre-teen racers will swim 25 meters (one length of Shanklin Pool), bike 1 mile, and run ½ mile. Teens (ages 13–18) will swim for 75 meters (three lengths of Shanklin Pool), bike 1.5 miles, and run 1.5 miles. Each participant completes all three portions of the race consecutively. There is also a category for non-swimmers, which is a category for those needing a life jacket to swim 25 meters; life jackets are mandatory for this category.
Registration is $30 per child, and team rates are $20 per child. Parents can register their children online or in person at the Goshen Parks and Recreation Department, 524 E. Jackson St. Registration is open through July 5.
Start times for each age group are below:
Packet pickup will be held on Wednesday, June 26, at the Park Office from 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Parks Department will not be conducting bike and helmet inspections this year. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure their child’s equipment is safe for the event.
To register, visit goshenindiana.org/triathlons.
The City of Goshen (204 E. Jefferson Street, Suite #1, Goshen, Indiana 46528) will be submitting a Notice of Intent (NOI) letter to notify the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) of their intent to comply with the requirements of the Indiana Construction Stormwater General Permit (CSGP) to discharge stormwater from construction and land disturbing activities associated with the reconstruction of the High Park Avenue and Woodward Place roadways.
The project is located between S Main Street (SR 15) on the east and Gra-Roy Drive on the west and north. It is located in the NE 1/4 of Section 21, Township 36 N, Range 6 East, in Elkhart Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
Runoff from the project will either flow into roadside swales where it will soak into the underlying soil with an eventual release to the Elkhart River to the west or flow into the existing combined sewer system.
Questions or comments regarding the project should be directed to Jason Kauffman, Stormwater Coordinator, by calling 574-534-2201 or emailing jasonkauffman@goshencity.com.
