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 Bike Path Construction
A section of the Sand Creek bike path will be closed for repairs starting today.
The section on the east side of the creek between Broadway and Ash Street bridges will be closed to replace concrete that has become a trip hazard.
To allow time for the concrete to cure, it will be closed until April 25, weather permitting.
 Parks & Public Works
This week, our crews:
Parks & Cemetery
- Formed and poured base for the flag pole at Military park.
- Installed solar lights at the Wetlands.
Streets
- Continued bridge deck sealing tasks.
- Crack sealing in area 1.
Building & Zoning
- Completed 33 building inspections
Environmental Control
- 3 Off Street Parking
- 9 Nuisance
- 4 Weed
- 1 Container Placement
- 3 Removal of dead trees
- 1 Tree Pruning
- 2 In Op Vehicles
- 2 Minimal Housing
- 9 final letters
- 1 'second' final letter
- 2 new cases were sent to court
Water & Wastewater
- Installed six new services, two of which were irrigation.
- Repaired three water leaks.
- Completed maintenance on one of the treatment basins at the WWTF.
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.
City Desk Kick Off Series
Introducing "City Desk"- an intentional series with Elected Officials and City staff whose main goals include:
Engaging, connecting with the community, availability for questions and conversations, and supporting our residents-all in an informal setting!
The series kick off begins at Newton Open Streets on Sunday, April 27th from 1:00-5:00 pm. Stop by to chat, play numerous yard games, and even "cone-nect" with Coney the orange traffic cone! We can't wait to see you!
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Upcoming Events
- 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.
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Newton Area Senior Resource Fair, 12-3 p.m. May 1st at the Newton Recreation Center. This is a 1-stop shop to gather information and ask questions to the participating organizations!
- Wyatt Hendrickson Recognition, April 30th, Parade starts at 3:45 p.m. on Main Street. Ceremony at 5:00 p.m. at Newton High School. Meet and Greet at 7:00 p.m. at The Barn at Grace Hill.
See all of the upcoming events at our Community Events listing on Choose-Newton.com.
Meetings & Reminders:
- 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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