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Notice of Adoption of Ordinance 5209, City of Goshen Stormwater Management Ordinance

Monday, January 13, 2025

Ordinance 5209, City of Goshen Stormwater Management Ordinance, was passed by the Goshen Common Council on December 16, 2024, and approved and adopted by Mayor Leichty on December 17, 2024. Ordinance 5209 regulates: (i) Discharges of prohibited non-stormwater flow into the stormwater drainage... more

Goshen Water Utility Shares Tips to Prevent Frozen Water Lines

Monday, January 13, 2025

With colder weather approaching, the Goshen Water Utility is here to help residents and businesses protect their water lines from freezing. While current conditions don’t call for a Freeze Warning, the Utility encourages everyone to take proactive steps to avoid frozen or burst pipes and ensure uninterrupted... more

Goshen Parks and Recreation Hosts Hearts Aglow Family Valentine’s Dance

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

The Goshen Parks and Recreation Department invites families to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special Hearts Aglow Family Valentine’s Dance on Tuesday, February 13, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. Families are encouraged to bring their loved ones... more

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Board of Public Works and Safety - Claims Only

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 4:00pm

To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269

Traffic Commission

Thursday, January 16, 2025, 4:30pm

Martin Luther King Jr Day

Monday, January 20, 2025

City Offices Closed for Holiday

Brian Whirledge and Adrian Sharp

A BIG Thank You to Blank Space for sponsoring this storm drain art!

Artist Bio - Brian Whirledge

Brian was born and raised in Goshen and resides in our most Serene Republic even unto this very day. He teaches art (painting and ceramics) at Wawasee High School. He paints Byzantine icons, and has experience with mural painting. For more information visit his website: www.brianwhirledge.com.

Designer Bio - Adrian Sharp

Adrian grew up in Goshen, but left for college and to make his way in this life. He returned in triumph to the Serene Republic in the yar of our Lord 2011 and has dwelt there even unto this day. He is a graphic designer for Jayco, a leading name in the Recreation Vehicle industry. To contact him you can send him an email at adrsharp@gmail.com.

Painting Description

This collaborative design is inspired by two of our favorite things, the Serene Republic of Goshen and the Star Wars mythos. This design seamlessly marries the neo-classical courthouse dome with the body of the droid R2-D2. The color-scheme comes from the courthouse itself.

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