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Broken Arrow Fire Station #7 Now Open
 The City of Broken Arrow officially opened a new Fire Station #7 at 201 E. Washington St. on January 12. During a hose uncoupling ceremony for the new facility, Chief Jeremy Moore highlighted the improvements made in the department since 2015. He credited the leadership of the City Council, City Manager Michael Spurgeon, the department's administrative team, and the fortitude of the frontline firefighters for the department's success. Fire Station 7 is more than 12,000 square feet and includes eight modern semi-private rooms, four large bays, two captain's bunks and offices, a battalion chief bunk and office, a commons area, physical fitness space, and a public restroom.
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Trash and Recycling Update
 The rebuild of the Tulsa Recycle & Transfer facility continues with the expectation of becoming operational in early 2022. "We're in the process of putting a brand new Mr. Murph in, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever," said Robert Pickens, Vice President of Recycling for TRT. "We're looking at a February 2022 start-up of Mr. Murph 2.0." Representatives from the City of Broken Arrow were invited to tour the facility, and the new Murph, to see the progress being made. The Murph is a massive green and yellow structure with robotic arms and conveyor belts that sort out recyclables gathered and collected from several communities including Broken Arrow. The original Murph processed 187 tons every week. The new Murph is expected to exceed that.
We ask that you continue to loosely place your recyclables like cardboard, plastic bottles, and newspaper in the blue cart. Don't bag the recyclables, simply place them in the blue cart. Please make sure the blue cart is free of trash. This helps keep our processing fees lower and it reduces contamination. Trash should be bagged and placed in the black cart.
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City, Chamber Welcome
New BAPS Superintendent
 Over the years, the City of Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, and Broken Arrow Public Schools have collaborated with a focus on strengthening the community to benefit its citizens, businesses, and students. It is a transcendent partnership built on thinking boldly, maintaining core values, and building consensus on public issues.
The City of Broken Arrow and the Broken Arrow Chamber would like to congratulate and welcome Chuck Perry as the new Superintendent of Broken Arrow Public Schools. Mr. Perry is a 1987 graduate of Broken Arrow High School and has lived his entire life in BA. "I have known Chuck throughout his career in Broken Arrow," said Mayor Debra Wimpee. "As a fellow Broken Arrow High School graduate, I am truly excited for him. He brings 30 years of experience in education, along with an infectious energy that will help him lead the wonderful staff, and serve the amazing students, at the best school district in the state to even greater heights."
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Automotive Industries
 The Broken Arrow Economic Development Corporation is proud to announce Automotive Industries, a full-service fleet management company that recently purchased a 106,000 square foot facility in Broken Arrow with plans to add more than 100 new jobs next year. Automotive Industries has revolutionized vehicle reconditioning through technology and state of the art facilities. Their streamlined process allows fleets and auto dealers to drive financial profitability and to ensure quality, convenience, and fast turn over. The company employs 31 at its current location 4545 South Mingo Road in Tulsa.
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Broken Arrow Transit Plan
 The City is preparing a Public Transit Plan that provides a long-term strategy for enhancing public transportation services within the city and around the region. The first step is to understand the transportation needs of residents and visitors of BA. Please take our short survey at www.BrokenArrowTransitPlan.com. Your input will help us as we explore the potential for greater connectivity in our community. Thanks for your help.
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 Sanitation Santas
For more than 40 years, City of Broken Arrow Sanitation Manager Bill Cade and the Solid Waste and Recycling Department have delivered Christmas miracles to Broken Arrow children in need.
Cade has been with the City for more than 46 years. He started the Sanitation Santa program after seeing a little boy named Chris running behind his bike-riding friends. Cade talked it over with the people in his department, and they decided on a name for the program. They immediately started putting their money together and bought presents for people having hardships at Christmas.
The Sanitation Santas adopted 39 kids this past holiday season and provided toys, clothes, and even refurbished used bicycles as well. This is an amazing reminder that the holiday season is about giving and we're truly proud our employees found it in their hearts to help those in need.
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 ReStore Home Improvement Outlet
Moving down south to New Orleans Square, City officials and members from the Broken Arrow Chamber joined Green Country Habitat for Humanity for a ribbon cutting on January 7 to celebrate the grand opening of ReStore. ReStore is a home improvement outlet and donation center that offers new and recycled items for renovations and DIY projects.
Habitat for Humanity President and CEO, Cameron Walker, showed his gratitude towards the city, chamber, and surrounding sponsors for their contributions towards making this dream a reality in Broken Arrow. We look forward to the long term success and the lives that will be impacted by having this amazing store and organization in south Broken Arrow.
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