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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
Indigenous Peoples Day
Goshen and its surrounding region have a rich history as the land of the Potawatomi and Miami nations. To honor Indigenous Peoples Day, the City of Goshen Community Relations Commission will offer an opportunity for residents of all ages to learn this history.
The CRC will host an Indigenous Peoples Day event at the Goshen Theater on Monday, Oct. 9th from 6–8 P.M.
Doors at the Theater open at 6 p.m. with activity and information tables and an informative program starting in the theater auditorium at 6:30 P.M. The event is free and open to the community.
Presenters:
- Citizens of Pokagon Band of Potawatomi: Pow wow dancing and drumming demonstration.
- Cusi Ballew: Discussing food sovereignty and cultural sustainability.
- Erin Burggraf (Neshnabé Mbokén): Sharing Indigenous stories.
Information tables:
- Fables Books: Offering books by Indigenous writers.
- One Circle: A Goshen College club focusing on addressing injustices toward Indigenous People.
- Potawatomi-Miami Trail Marker Group: Working to mark the Indigenous trade route across northern Indiana.
Children’s Storytime:
Neshnabé Mbokén Story Time: More storytelling time for children in the lobby after Erin’s presentation.