Category Archives: News & Events

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2024 Fall Fire Hydrant Flushing begins Monday, September 30

Click here for an interactive map of showing the hydrant flushing schedule.

The City of Goshen Utilities will begin flushing fire hydrants for the fall season starting Monday, September 30 through Friday, October 4.

From Monday, September 30, through Friday, October 4, the Goshen Water & Sewer Department will be flushing hydrants from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the upper-pressure zone, which is everything northeast of U.S. 33 and the Norfolk Southern tracks

Also, on Monday, September 30, crews will start nighttime flushing from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Crews will begin at Madison Street & 10th Street, heading south to the city limits and between the Norfolk Southern tracks and U.S. 33 to the city limits south.

On Tuesday, October 1, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., workers will flush hydrants between Cottage Avenue and 10th Street between the Norfolk Southern tracks heading south to the city limits and between Lincolnway East and the Norfolk Southern tracks heading east to the city limits.

On Wednesday, October 2, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., workers will flush hydrants between Pike Street and the city limits south and between N Greene Road and Cottage Avenue.

On Thursday, October 3, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., workers will be flushing between Norfolk Southern and the city limits to the south and between N Greene Road and the city limits to the west.

The Water & Sewer Department asks that you avoid doing laundry on the day the flushing is close to your home due to the rust that is being removed from the water mains. If you do have a problem with your laundry, please call the Water & Sewer Department; they will have some special soap for you.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Goshen Water and Sewer at 574-534-5306.

Goshen’s 2024 Trick or Treat hours announced

The City of Goshen’s 2024 suggested trick-or-treat hours are Thursday, October 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

For trick-or-treaters:

  • Kindly adhere to the designated trick-or-treat hours.
  • Visit homes with lit porch lights only, and never enter unfamiliar houses.

For treat providers and adults:

  • If you prefer not to participate, kindly switch off your porch lights.
  • Motorists, exercise caution by driving slowly and staying alert for pedestrians.
  • Ensure your driveway and porch are well-lit, and remove any potential tripping hazards from walkways when distributing treats.

Invitation to Bid: Purchase of up to Sixteen (16) Police Pursuit SUV(s)

Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained from:

Offers shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all contractual terms and conditions that are included in the Specification Documents. In addition to price, offers will be evaluated based on whether the Bidder is responsible, and if the Bidder’s offer is responsive.

Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained from the Goshen Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 202 South Fifth Street, Goshen, IN 46528 or the City of Goshen’s website at https://goshenindiana.org/bidding-opportunities.  The City shall not be responsible for documents obtained from any other source.

Sealed offers may be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety, c/o Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, 202 South Fifth Street, Goshen, Indiana 46528, provided the proposal is received by 3:45 p.m. on October 3, 2024.  After 3:45 p.m. and up until 4:00 p.m. on October 3, 2024, a bidder may personally deliver a sealed proposal to the Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety in the City Court Room/Council Chambers at the Goshen Police & Court Building, 111 East Jefferson Street, Goshen, Indiana.  All proposals timely received will be publicly opened and read aloud by the Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety at the 4:00 p.m. meeting on October 3, 2024.  Any proposal received after the applicable deadline will be returned.

The City of Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to reject any and all offers, delete any portions thereof, to waive any informalities or irregularities in any bid received, and to award a contract, consistent with Indiana law, to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder. Award of contract is contingent on the availability of funds.

2024.08.13 Bid Package (2) revised 9.12.2024Download

Invitation for Bids: For the purchase of 2025 or Newer Tandem-Axle Dump Truck

The City of Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of a tandem-axle dump truck for use in the City of Goshen’s Street Department. The Board of Public Works and Safety is hereinafter referred to as “City”. 

Offers shall be submitted in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and all contractual terms and conditions that are included in the Specification Documents. In addition to price, offers will be evaluated based on whether the Bidder is responsible, and if the Bidder’s offer is responsive. 

Specifications and Contract Documents may be obtained from the Goshen Clerk-Treasurer’s Office at 202 South Fifth Street, Goshen, IN 46528 or the City of Goshen’s website at https://goshenindiana.org/bidding-opportunities. The City shall not be responsible for documents obtained from any other source. 

Sealed offers may be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety, c/o Clerk-Treasurer’s Office, 202 South Fifth Street, Goshen, Indiana 46528, provided the proposal is received by 3:45 p.m. on October 3, 2024. After 3:45 p.m. and up until 4:00 p.m. on October 3, 2024, a bidder may personally deliver a sealed proposal to the Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety in the City Court Room/Council Chambers at the Goshen Police & Court Building, 111 East Jefferson Street, Goshen, Indiana. All proposals timely received will be publicly opened and read aloud by the Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety at the 4:00 p.m. meeting on October 3, 2024. Any proposal received after the applicable deadline will be returned. 

The City of Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety reserves the right to reject any and all offers, delete any portions thereof, to waive any informalities or irregularities in any bid received, and to award a contract, consistent with Indiana law, to the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder. Award of contract is contingent on the availability of funds. 

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Indiana Avenue Bridge Closure

The Indiana Avenue bridge (Bridge 403) will be closed between Chicago Avenue and River Avenue on Wednesday, 9/11/24, starting at approximately 8AM. The bridge will be closed for Elkhart County bridge inspections and should be back open by the end of the day. Access will be maintained between Indiana Avenue and River Avenue.

Bridge 403 Closure Plan 9.11.2024 Rev1_markupsDownload

City Offices closed for Labor Day

The City of Goshen offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day.

Additionally, all trash and recycling services will be delayed one day due to the holiday. Normal service will resume on Monday, September 9. The schedule for the week of September 2 is below:

  • Residents with normal pickup on Monday will have service on Tuesday, September 3.
  • Residents with normal pickup on Tuesday will have service on Wednesday, September 4.
  • Residents with normal pickup on Wednesday will have service on Thursday, September 5.
  • Residents with normal pick up on Thursday will have service on Friday, September 6.
  • Residents with normal pick up on Friday will have service on Saturday, September 7.

For more information on trash collection, visit goshenindiana.org/trash-collection.

August brush pick-up begins next week

Monthly brush pick-up will begin next week on Monday, August 26th.

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 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.

The final summer brush pick-up will begin on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Maple City Walk set for September 14

The City of Goshen’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the 16th Annual Maple City Walk on Saturday, September 14. Participants have the choice of a marathon, half-marathon, and 10K as they enjoy a beautiful walk or run along the Maple City Greenway and Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. 

Day of check-in and registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on September 14 and the walk begins at 8 a.m. Participants are allowed 5 hours to complete the 13.1-mile course along the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail and 9 hours to complete the 26-mile course.

Registration for the event can be completed online or in person at the Goshen Parks and Recreation Administrative Office, 524 E. Jackson Street.

Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult. Water and light refreshments will be available at the halfway point.

For more information, visit maplecitywalk.com.

Goshen Parks and Recreation’s Touch a Truck returns to Shanklin Park

The Goshen Parks and Recreation Department’s Touch a Truck event will return to Shanklin Park on Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is free for all ages.

Goshen’s Touch a Truck event offers children the opportunity to touch, climb, and explore the City’s equipment, trucks, and other vehicles. City departments that will bring vehicles include the Goshen Fire Department, the Goshen Police Department, and the Streets Department. The event will also feature staff representing various City departments, giving the community a chance to meet and talk with them.

A sensory-free time has been slotted for 9-10 a.m. for individuals with sensory impairments.