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The Richfield Recap - March 10, 2022 |
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RFD adds three new firefighters to the ranks
Richfield’s first responders are the backbone of our community. Residents may not always think of them during the hustle and bustle of their daily lives, but are sure glad they are there when they need them. Plus, they keep residents healthy and safe.
Recently, three new firefighters joined the Richfield Fire Department (RFD). The three new Richfield firefighters are Tracie Bohlsen, Colin O’Brien and Cesar Garcia.
The recruits started with the department on February 28 and will spend the first two weeks of their employment going through an orientation that includes a variety of trainings.
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City and schools awarded Safe Routes to School Grant
In late February, in partnership with Richfield Public Schools, the city was awarded $173,000 from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Safe Routes to School infrastructure. With an anticipated implementation of summer 2023, the city will construct a sidewalk on 71st street adjacent to Richfield Dual Language School and STEM Elementary, as well as make other pedestrian improvements in the area.
Please reach out to Transportation Engineer Ben Manibog with any questions at bmanibog@richfieldmn.gov or 612-861-9792.
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 Are you struggling to pay your bills this winter?
Many Minnesotans spend over 25% of their income on utility bills. Do you need help with your heating, electric, or water bills?
The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) can help you pay your energy and water bills between October 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022. Qualified applicants may receive a grant paid directly to their utility provider to reduce utility expenses.
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 What sustainability topics are you interested in?
Richfield's Energy Action Team is eager to host educational opportunities for the community. Please take this short survey to help the team plan for events that are of interest to residents. We appreciate your help!
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Change to transit service on Richfield bus routes
Beginning March 26, Metro Transit will be making changes to transit service on various routes that travel through Richfield.
Route 6: Weekday service between Minneapolis and Southdale reduced to every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m..
Route 14: Rush hour service will be reduced to every 20 minutes.
Route 18: Weekday service will be reduced to every 12 minutes from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.; weekend service will be reduce to every 15 minutes from Minneapolis to 66th Street.
Route 515: Weekday service reduced to every 30 minutes for non-rush hour weekdays and all-day on weekends.
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Get your Kids@Home application today!
Applications for the award-winning Kids@Home program are only available through March 11. Completed applications are due by March 25.
The Kids@Home program offers four years of rental assistance to working parents with students in Richfield schools. Households must qualify by income.
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Come join our team!
The City has multiple jobs open for seasonal and year-round work. Richfield provides a supportive environment for employees to thrive, with opportunities for professional and personal growth and competitive benefits and rewards.
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Getting ready for spring at Wood Lake Nature Center
Spring is in the air at Wood Lake with black-capped chickadees and northern cardinals singing their spring songs. Sap is officially flowing from the silver maple trees as the day temperatures rise above 32 degrees and fall below freezing at night.
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