Happy Summer Eaton Rapids! I hope you are enjoying everything Eaton Rapids has to offer. Our parks, river, Wednesday night Cruise-In, Outdoor Recreation Center, and movies/music in the park. There is something for everyone!
We are gearing up for a fantastic Independence Day celebration, starting on Thursday,July3rdwith Chalk Fest in the downtown, then Family Fun Night at Martin Hansen Amphitheater on W. Knight Street from 6pm-9pm with a movie playing at dark. Friday,July4thkicks off with our parade at 11am, followed by activities immediately following throughout the day, with the grand finale fireworks. You can find more information on the City’s website and Facebook page.
The ER Lions Club will be selling popcorn at the movie on July 3rd from 7pm-9pm and the Rotary is selling tickets now for their annual Chicken BBQ!
By the time you read this, we should have the new crosswalk signal installed at Main/Hamlin Streets. MDOT was able to bump us up in their schedule which we are very grateful! This crosswalk signal is on both sides of Main Street, in front of Las Flores restaurant and City Hall. When pedestrians need to cross, they will push the button on the pole to start the signal flashing, so vehicles are alerted to STOP and let pedestrians cross.
TacoBell has completed their first site plan review with our Planning Commission and will bring back more information at their July 7th meeting. O’Reily’s Auto Parts is working hard on the former Rite Aid building and we are excited to welcome both new businesses to Eaton Rapids!
City Manager Ridge, Building Official Hummel and I had some fun the other day when the Michigan MunicipalLeaguepaid a visit to Eaton Rapids and filmed a video about what we are doing in Eaton Rapids for attracting new housing development. We toured Eaton Village (Tiny Homes), Bridgewater Senior Apartments and some vacant land that is slated for development. We were really excited to help them make this video and show off our beautiful city.
Have a safe and Happy Independence Day!
Mayor Pam Colestock
