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September Mayor’s Corner
We are getting closer to completing several city infrastructure projects, and I know many of you will be glad to see them finished. Thank you for your continued patience throughout this process. While we hope construction projects will move forward without complications, that is not always possible, especially when working with aging infrastructure. Please know […]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER – Eaton Rapids Did Not Meet Treatment Requirements
Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this situation does not require that you take immediate action, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we are doing to correct this situation. We treat our water to control corrosion and minimize lead and […]
August Mayor’s Corner
I hope everyone enjoyed our 250th anniversary of America over the July 4th weekend. Our city worked very hard to make it special and we hope you all enjoyed it. I would like to thank all of our City staff for their hard work in making the event fun for the community. I would also […]
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City of Eaton Rapids Spring Cleanup Event
View the Notice Here
Notice of Hydrant Flushing
The City of Eaton Rapids Water Department Will be flushing hydrants on April 30 – May 3 Discoloration of your water may occur.
Oak Ridge Park Recreation Cooperative
Will meet at Oak Ridge Park on April 9th at 7 p.m. to walk through north section of park to look at extending trail.
Eaton County Emergency Management to host town hall with FEMA
EATON COUNTY, MI – Eaton County Emergency Management is pleased to announce a Town Hall Meeting scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Delta Township District Library. This meeting is open to the public, and we extend an invitation to all community members impacted by the severe storms, […]
FEMA Clean and Sanitize Assistance Can Help You
LANSING, Mich. – FEMA can give eligible survivors of the Aug. 24-26, 2023 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding up to $300 toward their cleaning expenses. Both homeowners and renters may be eligible for Clean and Sanitize assistance, even if they’ve already scrubbed, mopped, and bleached away the storm. View Full Notice: Here
2024 DDA Facade Grant
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Facade Grant! This is open to all businesses located within the DDA district. You may obtain an application here, or send an email to pcolestock@cityofeatonrapids.gov and one will be emailed to you. We have almost $30,000 in grants to award this year so if […]
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center
FEMA to open Disaster Recovery Center at LCC’s West Campus Federal assistance available for those impacted by August storms EATON COUNTY, MI – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is set to establish a pivotal resource for residents affected by the August 24-26, 2023, storms by establishing a Disaster Recovery Center at Lansing Community College’s West […]
Curb-Side Residential Grant Program 2024
The Program can be viewed here: https://www.cityofeatonrapids.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/GrantsApplicationandGuidelines-2024Fillable.pdf DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, MAY 3, 2024 AT 5:00 P.M.
February Mayor’s Corner
I want to use this month’s article to address questions that come up every month regarding the utility bills. Like clockwork, people take to Facebook to inquire about their utility bills. I understand this, but to be honest, it doesn’t solve or answer your questions. Since becoming Mayor, we have all worked hard to make […]
Clerks Office Open
Clerks Office Open February 24 from 7am-3pm, for voting registrations and submission of Absentee Ballots.
Tri-county Transits Give Voters Free Rides for Primary Election
Tri-county transits give voters free rides to early voting and polling sites for presidential primary election LANSING, Mich. – To eliminate transportation barriers for voters, the region’s three transit agencies – CATA, EATRAN and Clinton Transit – will provide systemwide free rides to early voting locations Feb. 17-25 and to polling sites on Tuesday, Feb. […]
Notice of Election Registration
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2024 EATON COUNTY, MICHIGAN CITY OF EATON RAPIDS To the Qualified Electors of the City of Eaton Rapids COUNTY OF EATON STATE OF MICHIGAN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified elector of the County of Eaton, Michigan, who is not already registered, […]
