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Hydrant Flushing October 2026
The City of Eaton Rapids Water Department Will be flushing hydrants on October 20th – 22nd. Discoloration of your water may occur.
October Mayor’s Corner
The City of Eaton Rapids is leading a regional effort to strengthen animal control services after county budget cuts reduced staffing to one officer. We recently met with Eaton County to discuss restoring services. Local police departments are increasingly handling aggressive dogs, strays, and bite reports, straining limited resources. We will share updates as discussions […]
9/21/26 Temporary Water Service Disruptions
The City of Eaton Rapids Department of Public Works & Utilities is notifying residents thattemporary water service disruptions are expected on Monday, September 21, 2026, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The affected area includes residents near River Street and Diana Street. The disruptions arenecessary as crews continue work on the water line in the […]
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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, […]
January Mayor’s Corner
Welcome to 2024 Eaton Rapids! City Council kicked off the new year with our newest council member joining the team, Deb Malewski. Deb has been a staple in our community for many years. We are looking forward to working with her for the next few years. One of the biggest challenges council will face this […]
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 […]
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 […]
Movie shot and filmed in Eaton Rapids, MI “HAYSEED” is available now!
https://mailchi.mp/aca58c19cfa9/hayseed-is-available-now?e=4ed180e950 After the shocking death of a small-town reverend, insurance investigator Leo Hobbins (Bill Sage) arrives at Emmaus Holy and interviews the church secretary, Darlene Halsey (Ismenia Mendes). Against his better judgment, Hobbins agrees to help Darlene find the actual cause of the reverend’s death. Hobbins proceeds to interview all the congregation members, sifting through […]
November Mayor’s Corner
I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Several months ago, the city applied for a grant through the State of Michigan’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). This grant provides necessary funding to cities so they can make upgrades to their wastewater system. Based on projected costs of $4,200,000, we received a grant in […]
