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4th of July Safety Tips
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
NOTIFICATION OF NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRACK CLOSURES
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
June brush pickup begins next week
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
Upcoming Events All »
Park Board Meeting
Monday, July 1, 2024, 4:00pm
Public may join in person or virtually by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736482570
Fourth of July -- City Offices Closed
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Board of Works
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
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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