City of Eaton Rapids

Happy April!

As shared in last month’s newsletter, several city infrastructure projects are underway. You have likely noticed contractors working throughout the city to install new water mains. While construction can be disruptive, these improvements are essential to ensuring reliable and safe infrastructure for years to come. We will continue to update you as schedules change, but if you ever want to know if your street is affected, please check the city’s website, or Facebook page. That is the quickest way as we are posting updates as they happen.

The E. Knight Street resurfacing project is scheduled for May. An exact date has not yet been confirmed, but updates will be shared promptly via the City’s Facebook page, website, and newsletter. The project will be completed in phases, beginning with E. Knight Street from Main Street to East Street, followed by East to Donegal, and Center to Hamlin. Because these phases are funded through separate grants, construction may not occur simultaneously; however, we remain hopeful that the work can be coordinated efficiently. We also have street work starting on Hollowridge Drive, and J.P. Sullivan Drive in the north industrial park. This work was funded by a State of Michigan grant specific for this area.

The Memorial Day Committee is preparing for the Memorial Day parade and ceremony, which will take place on Monday, May 25, beginning at 11am. This year’s parade route has changed. Participants will line up on S. River Street, proceeding to State Street, then to Main Street, and north on Main to E. Knight (pending construction). Residents who typically view the parade south of State Street are encouraged to relocate closer to downtown. This event is intentionally smaller than the July 4th parade and is a solemn ceremony honoring our fallen veterans. A brief ceremony will follow at G.A.R. Island Park. Those interested in participating in this year’s parade are welcome to contact me at pcolestock@cityofeatonrapids.gov.

Additionally, flags will be placed at veteran’s graves at Rosehill Cemetery on Saturday, May 23rd, beginning at 9am. Volunteers are welcome and appreciated.  

As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns at pcolestock@cityofeatonrapids.gov or by phone at 517-410-9472. 

Mayor Pam Colestock 

Spring is almost here at Eaton Rapids! With that you will start seeing several projects happening within the City. Our Drinking Water project that we talked extensively about last year, has started so you will see a lot of activity with that project on-going throughout the year. We have some major street resurfacing projects as well as patching and repairs starting soon (weather permitting). Our DDA (Downtown Development Authority) is planning a Downtown Beautification sometime in late April and would love volunteers. If you are interested in helping, please contact me.

The City of Eaton Rapids will hold its’ annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28^th at 11am at Martin Hansen Amphitheater/Park. This is typically a well-attended event, and we invite kids of all ages to attend and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny!

I want to apologize for incorrectly stating the name of the new Deli & Bakery in the last newsletter. Simply Stacy’s Bakery & Deli, located at 115 S. Main Street, officially opened on February 23^rd and hope you all stop by and give them a try.

The annual State of the City address will be given at the March 9^th City Council meeting, instead of in February. Residents are invited to attend in person or watch online. As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at pcolestock@cityofeatonrapids.gov or by phone at 517-410-9472.

Have a great March ER!

Mayor Pam Colestock