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City of Goshen awarded state volunteerism award

Friday, December 1, 2023

The Environmental Resilience Department poses with the award. Back L to R: Lee Bergey; Aaron Sawatsky-Kingsley, Director of Environmental Resilience; Levi Moser. Front L to R: Theresa Sailor, Education Grant Writer; Melanie Helmuth, Urban Forestry Assistant; Acadia Imhof; Alexa Kennel; Brandi Devoe,... more

Notice of Adoption of City of Goshen Ordinance 5171

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Notice is given that Ordinance 5171, Amending Ordinance Violations Bureau, was passed by the Goshen Common Council on November 13, 2023, and approved and adopted by Mayor Leichty. Ordinance 5171 describes and continues the operation of previously established City of Goshen Ordinance Violations Bureau;... more

Notice of Adoption of Ordinance 5170

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Notice is given that Ordinance 5170, Regulation of Open Burning in the City of Goshen and Providing Penalties for Violations of Such Regulations, was passed by the Goshen Common Council on November 13, 2023, and approved and adopted by Mayor Leichty. Ordinance 5170 prohibits open burning in the... more

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Board of Works

Today, 2:00pm

To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269 or call +1 312 626 6799. Webinar ID: 884 6925 1269 Comments are no longer taken online.

City Council

Today, 6:00pm

To view a live stream of this meeting, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89721515585 or call +1 305 224 1968, Webinar ID: 897 2151 5585. Comments are no longer taken online.

Downtown Goshen EID

Thursday, December 7, 2023, 7:30am

Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District

FAQ

Where do I report a problem with a streetlight?

Fill out the following form by clicking here or contact the City Engineering Department, 574-534-2201

Who do I contact to arrange public utility services?

Residential Telephone Service (800) 500-3453
Water and sewer service - Goshen Utility Office (574) 533-9399
Electrical or Gas service - NIPSCO (800) 464-7726

Who do I contact regarding trash pick-up?

You do not need to register for trash collection service within Goshen city limits; Borden Waste-Away will collect automatically on a designated day. Place trash in the alley or on the curb if you do not have an alley by 7 a.m. on the day of pickup; cans must be returned from the alley/curb to the regular storage area the evening of pick up.

Check with a neighbor about collection days. You may call Borden at 574.293.5001 to order a 96-gal. cart. Click here for more information about trash pickup.

Where can I dispose eletronic waste?

A new law took effect January 1, 2011, regarding the disposal of electronic waste.  The new law prohibits Indiana households, schools and businesses from mixing electronic waste with loads of trash and refuse going to landfills (Indiana Code 12-20.5-10).  Goodwill has been taking electronic waste.  Please contact them for clarification of electronics they will accept.

Where do I register to vote?

Forms are available in the Mayors office, Water & Sewer Utilities Billing Office, or Clerk Treasurer’s Office. For information and requirements please contact the County Voter Registration office at 535-6774 (Republican) or 535-6775 (Democrat).

How can I find out if I am registered to vote?

Go to indianavoters.in.gov.

What number do I call for driver's license and vehicle registration questions?

The phone number for the local office of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles is 533-4763. Closed Mondays.

Where do I get information about becoming a citizen?

Contact LaCasa of Goshen, at 533-4450 or visit them at 202 N. Cottage Ave., Goshen, IN 46528.

Where do I pay my property taxes?

Payments are to be made at the Elkhart County Treasurer's Office, located at 117 N 2nd St., Goshen, IN 46528. Also, check with your bank.

Where can I get a copy of a birth or death certificate?

Contact Elkhart County Vital Records at 535-6786.

How do I contact the unemployment office?

The number for Workforce Development (unemployment insurance) is 295-0105.

There are stray animals in my yard. Who do I call?

Contact the Elkhart County Humane Society. The number is 848-4225.

How do I contact the local Social Security office?

The local Social Security office is located at 231 Waterfall Drive in Elkhart, IN. The number is 1-866-426-0532. Hours are Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm.

I need assistance and don't know where to call.

Call 574-293-8671. This is the United Way referral line for residents in the following counties: Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshal and St. Joseph. Someone will assist you in locating the program services you need.