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Let the dances begin!
Hello, folks–we will be dancing again in Flint starting Sunday, September 13th at our regular time, from 2-5 pm (with new dancer workshop starting at 1:30) at Freeman School. Steve Gold will be our caller (hurray!) and Flint’s own Homegrown Contraband will be playing–should be a lot of fun! I also wanted to let you …
City of Flint Utility Crews Work to Contain Large Water Main Break
Flint, Michigan – August 25, 2015 – City of Flint Department of Public Works Utilities personnel are working to contain a break in a 24 inch water main. This work may cause water discoloration for customers in eastern areas of the City. Running the faucet for a few moments should clear up any discoloration. Due …
PRESS RELEASE: City Administration Takes Steps to Comply with Preliminary Injunction, Including Staffing and Capital Improvement Schedule Changes
City Administration Takes Steps to Comply with Preliminary Injunction, Including Staffing and Capital Improvement Schedule Changes Flint, Michigan – August 24, 2015 – The City of Flint is taking steps to bring the City of Flint into compliance with a recent preliminary injunction issued by Circuit Court Judge Archie Hayman in Shears vs. City of …
PRESS RELEASE: Water Valve Replacements
City of Flint Utilities Department Works to Replace Two Valves in Area of Corunna and Mann, Stocker and Fielding Flint, Michigan – August 19, 2015 – The City of Flint’s Utilities Department is performing replacement work on two water valves in the area of Corunna Rd. and Mann Ave. and the area of Stocker Ave. …
Crim Festival of Races
The Crim races will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015. We will meet at Doyle Ryder Elementary School on N. Saginaw Street at 5:45 a.m. If you are interested in volunteering for that day, please send me an email along with your t-shirt size. Remember to bring your favorite beverage, lawn chair, bug spray …
PRESS RELEASE: Problemspotter Improvements
Revamp of City of Flint Problemspotter Makes it Easier for Residents to Use, Improves Data Tracking for Employees Flint, Michigan – August 19, 2015 – The City of Flint Department of Public Works’ Problemspotter online reporting feature has undergone a renovation that makes it easier for residents to use while also improving how employees collect …
Civic Park Neighborhood Association Press Release
Public Invited to Attend First Annual Civic Park Music and Arts Festival! Flint, MI (August 19, 2015) – With summer winding to a close, the Civic Park Neighborhood Association and Joy Tabernacle Church invite community members to come out and celebrate at the First Annual Civic Park Music and Arts Festival! The festival will be …
PRESS RELEASE: Leak Detection Work Underway
Leak Detection Work Underway on City of Flint’s Water System Flint, Michigan – August 19, 2015 – As part of its overall Capital Improvement Plan, the City of Flint Department of Public Works has implemented leak detection work on the City’s water system. Leak detection will be undertaken by Echologics, the vendor awarded the contract, …
Kildee & nuclear waste at Lake Huron
Good morning: As an FYI, Congressman Dan Kildee will be hosting a press conference on the UM-Flint campus on Wed, August 19th at 10am to discuss a proposal by the Canadian government to construct a permanent nuclear waste site on their side of Lake Huron. The event will take place at the south end of …