 Happy 4th!
Newton City offices will be closed Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. Just a reminder that if you celebrate with fireworks, please be a good neighbor!
- Shoot only during the permitted days and times: That's 10 am-midnight July 2-5.
- Shoot only on private property, with the owner's permission. That means not in City parks or in the street. If you choose to shoot in the street anyway, watch for cars and at least clean up after yourself!
- Closely supervise children around fireworks at all times.
- Always have a bucket of water nearby.
- Light one firework at a time and then quickly move away.
If you see (or hear) persistent violations happening, you can call 911 to report. We don't use a non-emergency line in Harvey County. Stay safe, everybody!
KDOT to close 36th Street bridge
The Kansas Department of Transportation will be closing the 36th Street bridge and northbound I-135 underneath it on Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Northbound I-135 traffic will be directed up the ramp and back down to I-135.
The bridge replacement project is progressing, with completion expected by the end of the year, weather permitting.
Building Code Updates
The City Commission will discuss proposed updates to the City's building and fire codes at a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 at City Hall. The City is working toward adoption of the new international codes with some local amendments.
To better understand the proposed changes, contractors and other interested parties are invited to attend the work session in person or watch the livestream of the meeting on the City’s YouTube or Facebook pages.
The Commission will welcome feedback on the proposed changes by email or in person at a second work session, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 at City Hall.
 City crews work to repair a water main break at 4th and Main.
Public Works
This week, our staff:
Water & Wastewater
- Repaired four water leaks, including the 12-inch water main break on Tuesday near West Fourth and Main Street (above). The Street Division will begin repair of West Fourth Street next week and expect to finish by end of the week or early the following week.
- Installed two new water services.
- Worked with contractor at the new First Street water storage tank, preparing to fill and test it before placing it in service.
Streets & Sanitation
- Put up flags for Independence Day and delivered barricades around the city for neighborhood block parties.
Building/Zoning/Engineering
- Completed 42 building inspections.
- Issued a $25,000 permit to Hope Women's Center for installation of a dumbwaiter.
- Completed the water line extension to Hillsboro Industries.
- Issued 24 new environmental control violation letters, 20 of which were for tall grass and weeds.
Parks & Cemetery
- Treated the Springlake ponds for algae.
- Prepped parks for the Mexican American Fast Pitch Tournament.
- Mowed waterways (below).
 Parks staff mowing a waterway.
Mexican American Fast Pitch Tournament
This weekend, we’re proud to join the fun at the 77th Annual Mexican American Men’s Fast Pitch Tournament! Catch some high-level softball and grab a FREE popsicle from City of Newton staff while you’re there.
We'll be at Kelsch Field at Athletic Park from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 5. Come chat, cheer, and celebrate one of Newton’s most iconic summer traditions. See you at the park!
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Upcoming Events
See all of the upcoming events at our Community Events listing on Choose-Newton.com.
Meetings & Reminders:
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