Public Notices

JUNE BRUSH PICKUP

Due to the special brush pickup June 15, following the storm that brought down tree limbs through parts of the City, the Goshen Street Department’s regular end-of month brush pickup for June was pushed back to begin the week of July 6, 2020. During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass […]

FOURTH OF JULY AND THE CITY’S FIREWORKS ORDINANCE

As the Fourth of July 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 regulation. Consumer fireworks are allowed by state legislation and local ordinance […]

LETTER TO BUSINESS COMMUNITY OF ELKHART COUNTY

The following is a letter signed by Elkhart County Mayors Jeremy Stutsman, Rod Roberson and Phil Jenkins, Commissioners Frank Lucchese, Suzie Weirick and Mike Yoder, as well as Elkhart County’s chambers of commerce and Economic Development Corporation Presidents Nick Kieffer, Levon Johnson, Jeff Kitson and Chris Stager: June 1, 2020 To the Business Community of […]

FREE MASKS TO BE HANDED OUT

The City of Goshen has acquired 2,500 sewn masks to distribute to the public, thanks to a generous donation from Sew Loved, Inc. On Monday, June 1, from 2 to 6 p.m., the City will set up a tent outside City Hall at 202 S. 5th Street (corner of S. 5th and E. Washington streets), […]

CHANGE TO PARKS DEPARTMENT REOPENING PLAN

Per Governor Holcomb, Indiana will be entering into Stage 3 of the reopening plan this weekend. We had previously shared our Parks & Recreation Reopening Guide but are making one significant modification based upon the Governor’s most recent order as shown below. Playgrounds will NOT be opening this weekend as originally planned and their reopening […]

REMINDER: CITY OFFICES CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

All City of Goshen offices will be closed Monday, May 25, due to the Memorial Day holiday. As a reminder, City buildings remain closed to the public as a safety measure to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Garbage pickup will be delayed by one day the week of May 25. Trash will be collected […]

MAY BRUSH COLLECTION

The May brush pickup will begin on Tuesday, May 26. 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 on the street, by that first day in the morning at 7 a.m. Brush will not […]

NO INTERURBAN TROLLEY SERVICE ON MAY 25, 2020-MEMORIAL DAY

The following message is from the Michiana Area Council of Governments: The Interurban trolley fixed route and the Interurban Trolley ADA Access service will not operate in Elkhart or Goshen on Monday, May 25, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular Service will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. ADA Access riders must schedule transportation […]

OFFICES CLOSED: MEMORIAL DAY

All City of Goshen offices will be closed Monday, May 25, due to the Memorial Day holiday. As a reminder, City buildings remain closed to the public as a safety measure to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Garbage pickup will be delayed by one day the week of May 25. Trash will be collected […]

PLANS FOR REOPENING CITY BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, PROGRAMS

As the State progresses on its reopening plan, the City is working to continue keeping the safety of its employees and the community at large as top priority. A plan has been drawn to reopen our buildings and facilities slowly and carefully. Some facilities and programs will not be available this summer, however. The City […]