Notice of Early Voting Location and Hours
EATRAN Connector to Resume Service
EATRAN Connector to resume Jan. 15
Saturday service to launch Jan. 20
LANSING, Mich. – The Eaton County Transportation Authority will bring back a new-and-improved Connector service Jan. 15, 2024. The new service will operate 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and – in an unprecedented move – Saturday service will be available between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The new Connector will offer improved routing and expanded service hours.
Riders will notice changes in routing and boarding locations. Buses will serve stops at the new courthouse on Independence Boulevard in Charlotte; the old courthouse on Bostwick Street in Charlotte; and Walmart on Marketplace Boulevard in Delta Township. The 30-minute route will travel along I-69 and I-96 between the two cities. Commuters will be able to connect to CATA’s Route 3 on Marketplace Boulevard for continued eastbound travel in Delta Township or to downtown Lansing. Visit cata.org for Route 3 fare and service information.
Eaton County Commissioner and EATRAN Board Chair Terrance Augustine said, “The return of the Connector is the culmination of a shared and strategic vision for coordinated public transit in our region. It represents collaboration between many partners who understand and support the concept of regional mobility. We are working on and look forward to launching additional Connector services in the very near future. This truly is only the beginning.”
Scheduled departure times will be posted at bus stops. If arranged 24 hours in advance, Connector buses will deviate up to three-quarters of a mile from the established route for pickups beyond designated bus stops. Call 517-543-4087 to schedule a ride or visit eatran.com for details. “As we continue to align the region’s transit agencies, our vision for more efficient, boundary-free transportation options is becoming a reality,” said EATRAN Executive Director Bradley T. Funkhouser. “The reintroduction of the EATRAN Connector will result in 14 additional hours of service each week – yet another example of our ongoing commitment to regional mobility.”
ABOUT EATRAN
EATRAN provides safe and affordable transportation to ensure that all riders, especially people with disabilities and mobility challenges, have access to services and resources that allow them to pursue a lifestyle of their choosing and promote quality of life. Our community embraces its own uniqueness, appreciates the contributions of all Eaton County residents and recognizes that our region deserves the very best transportation services possible.
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Notice of ZBA Meeting Cancelation
CANCELED MEETING NOTICE
To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265):
The City of Eaton Rapids Zoning Board of Appeals
200 S. Main Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8118
cityofeatonrapids.gov
The Meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF BUSINESS
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on February 14, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Notice of Planning Commission Meeting Cancelation
The City of Eaton Rapids Planning Commission
200 S. Main Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8118
cityofeatonrapids.gov
The Regular Meeting scheduled for January 3rd, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF BUSINESS
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on February 5th, 2024.
December Mayor’s Corner
There have been many accomplishments for the city this year that I would like to highlight for you.
We received several grants this year that will allow improvements and important services such as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, that will allow upgrades to our wastewater infrastructure. We received a $40,000 grant from Eaton County Parks, which will allow us to build a pavilion at the Outdoor Recreation Center and purchase a river gage that will monitor the river’s water flow. The Fire Department received a $10,000 grant to use for added equipment.
We signed a new ambulance contract with Sparrow-Eaton EMS. A 4-year agreement that will keep ambulance service here. This was a long process that we are happy to see finalized.
We welcomed 2 key department managers to City Hall: Genny Allen, Treasurer & Finance Director, and Robin Webb, City Clerk. They have added more transparency and professionalism to their positions, and I look forward to working with them both in 2024.
We are happy to report that the financial audit for the 2022/2023 fiscal year was filed and presented to City Council at its December 11th meeting. Audits are required to be filed with the State 6 months after the close of the fiscal year. With the hard work of City Manager Ridge, Treasurer Allen and our accounting firms, the audit was filed early with no significant findings. We have a great team that makes the financial health of our city top priority.
While we didn’t see the progress we hoped for with the former Horner property, we made progress behind the scenes, working with Eaton County and State Land Banks. There is light at the end of the long tunnel regarding the cleaning up of this property and I hope to have more details to share in January.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Mayor Pam Colestock
Notice of ZBA Meeting Cancelation
CANCELED MEETING NOTICE
To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265):
The City of Eaton Rapids Zoning Board of Appeals
200 S. Main Street
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517) 663-8118
cityofeatonrapids.gov
The Meeting scheduled for December 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LACK OF BUSINESS
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on January 10, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Robin Webb, Clerk
