 Parks & Public Works
This week, our crews:
Streets
- Started concrete repairs at Okerberg Park skate park (above).
- Continued bridge deck sealing tasks.
Building & Zoning
- Issued permits for four new build duplexes in Fox Ridge Addition.
- Completed 36 building inspections.
Environmental Control
Sent 48 notice letters for violations including:
- 17 off-street parking
- 29 nuisance
- 13 trash container placement
- 3 removal of dead or diseased trees
- 2 tree pruning
- 17 inoperable vehicle
- 1 multiple campers
- 1 swimming pool enclosure
- 2 display of numbers required
Parks & Cemetery
- Turned on water service at the public pool for Newton Rec Commission staff to begin cleaning and prepping for the season.
- Replaced the flag pole at Military Park.
Water & Wastewater
- Installed 10 new water services.
Sanitation
Remember to store your trash carts after your weekly pickup! Leaving your containers out long after the Sanitation crew has come by can create issues – from blocking valuable parking spaces on streets to blowing hazardous carts down the roadway.
Be a good neighbor by bringing your container back to its home within 24 hours of service. Our Sanitation team thanks you!
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Volunteer Boards
The City has volunteer positions available on the following advisory boards:
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Public Building Commission – considers building and capital improvements decisions for outdoor recreation and athletics facilities.
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Law Enforcement Advisory Panel – advises in policy development, education, community outreach, and communications related to bias-based policing.
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Community Development Commission – advises about efforts to support existing retail and commercial businesses and to recruit new businesses to Newton.
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Land Bank Board – responsible for acquiring and selling distressed properties to address problems and return properties to productive use.
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Main Street Board – works to strengthen and revitalize Newton’s downtown district as an economic development tool.
Interested residents should visit www.newtonkansas.com/boards to learn more and apply. The deadline to apply is April 25.
 Flooding Awareness
Spring storms can cause unexpected flooding. In fact, you don’t even need to live near water to be at risk of flooding. Anywhere it rains, it can flood. Don't let a storm ruin your plans — protect the life you've built. The City of Newton is part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), making federal flood insurance available to property owners and renters. Additionally, because the City participates in FEMA’s Community Rating System program, flood insurance premiums are discounted.
Learn more about flood insurance and flood safety at Flood Insurance | City of Newton, Flood Preparation and Safety, and en español: Preparacion y Seguridad en Inundaciones.
Upcoming Events
- Third Thursday, 5-8 p.m. April 17 in downtown Newton.
- Eggstravaganza Easter egg hunt, 6 p.m. April 18 at 12th and Boyd Soccer Complex.
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Apple Blossom Festival, 5-9 p.m. April 25 at Newton Presbyterian Manor. Food, live music, carnival games, bounce houses, and more!
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Newton Open Streets, 1-5 p.m. April 27 on Oak Street between 5th and 7th. Food trucks, live music, booths, and games. Concert by Flattland follows at 5 p.m. on the Newton Public Library lawn.
See all of the upcoming events at our Community Events listing on Choose-Newton.com.
Meetings & Reminders:
- 7:30 a.m. April 17 – City Commission agenda review
- 11 a.m. April 17 – Main Street Board meeting
- 7 p.m. April 22 – City Commission meeting
- 6 p.m. May 5 – Planning Commission meeting
- 7:30 a.m. May 8 – City Commission agenda review
- 7 p.m. May 13 – City Commission meeting
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