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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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Reminder of Eaton Rapids Snow Removal Ordinance
The City of Eaton Rapids snow ordinance is designed to ensure that snow is removed in a timely manner from public sidewalks and walkways. If you will be out of town, arrangements must be made to have your snow cleared. The City snow ordinance will be enforced throughout the winter. Chapter 19, Streets, Sidewalks, and […]
November Mayor’s Corner
Hello Eaton Rapids! I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.I want to give kudos to City Clerk Laura Boomer, and the election team for running a seamlesselection. It’s no small feat to run these elections, especially when there are so many candidatesrunning plus ballot proposals. These folks work […]
Election Information
November 5 – Clerk’s office will be open 9 to 1 for voting related activities. November 6 – Clerk’s office will be open 9 to 1 for voting related activities. November 7 – Last day to request an AV ballot (must be voted in person at City Hall) AND last day to spoil an AV […]
October Mayor’s Corner
Happy October Eaton Rapids! I’ve been asked by residents what the city is spending its ARPA funds on. ARPA stands for American Rescue Plan Act. This is federal financial assistance due to the Covid-19 pandemic, that states, counties, schools, and local municipalities received. The City of Eaton Rapids received approximately $550,000. There are guidelines on […]
Hydrant Flushing
The City of Eaton Rapids Water Department Will be flushing hydrants on October 11th -13th Discoloration of your water may occur.
September Mayor’s Corner
Hello Eaton Rapids! Mark your calendars now for our annual Downtown Trick or Treat, on Wednesday, October 26th from 5pm-7pm. The downtown merchants will be passing out treats to all of the kids who want to show off their costumes. Watch for more details to come. The Eaton Rapids Arts Council will hold its annual […]
Hall Street Closed
Construction on Hall St. Is currently scheduled to begin the first week of September. We are planning to Re-pave Hall St. from King to Knight St. with some minor repairs of the Utilities & Sidewalks. This project is slated to be completed in 4-6 weeks
Notice of Canceled Meeting
CANCELED MEETING NOTICE To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265): The City of Eaton Rapids Quality of Life Board 200S.Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (517) 663-8118 cityofeatonrapids.com The Meeting scheduled for September 6,2022 at 7:00 p.m. HAS BEEN CANCELED The rescheduled meeting will be held on September 8, 2022 at 7:00 […]
Notice of Meeting Change
NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265): The City of Eaton Rapids Quality of Life Board 200S. Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (517) 663-8118 cit yof eatonrapids.com the regular meeting of the Quality of Life Board on September 20,2022 at 7:00p.m.has been moved to September 6,2022 at […]
Notice of Meeting Change
NOTICE OF MEETING CHANGE To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265): The City of Eaton Rapids Arts Council 200S. Main Street Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 (517) 663-8118 cityofeatonrapids.com the regular meeting of the Arts Council on September 13, 2022 at 6:00p.m.has been moved to September 8,2022 at 6:00p.m. The City of Eaton […]
