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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
Central Garage
320 Steury Avenue
Goshen, IN 46528
Fleet Manager: Carl Gaines
Assistant Fleet Manager: Randy Forgey
Hours: Monday - Friday - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
574-534-3703
Fax: 574-875-3276
centralgarage@goshencity.com
Mission Statement
Provide maintenance and repairs to City equipment and departments in a prompt, efficient, and economical manner to better improve the services to City of Goshen residents and businesses.
About Us
The Central Garage has 8 full time employees who repair and maintain a fleet of vehicles and equipment, which, at this point, consists of 199 vehicles and 344 pieces of equipment. This consists of everything from first response vehicles (patrol vehicles, fire trucks and medic units) and other equipment consisting of sewer trucks, street sweepers, loaders and all other units used by city departments. We also schedule and track all warranty work performed by associated dealers or manufactures and coordinate preventive maintenance work, up-fit first response units and writes specifications for any new or used vehicles or equipment to ensure the proper needs are met for the job. The Central Garage also contracts and tracks gas/fuel usage by all vehicles/equipment to insure they are performing at their most efficient capabilities.