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    Call 630-454-BULB to report power outages

    There's a new, hopefully easier to remember, phone number to report a power outage in the City of Batavia: 630-454-BULB (2852). Read on...
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    Fire Hydrant Flushing Begins April 3

    The City of Batavia will be flushing fire hydrants starting April 3 as part of an ongoing maintenance program. Hydrants will be flushed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Read on...
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    Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke's weekly address for March 28, 2023

    In his weekly address, Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke remembers Officer Joseph Gudella. Additional Info...
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    Batavia mourns loss of Batavia Police Officer Joseph Gudella

    The City of Batavia mourns the loss of Batavia Police Officer Joseph Gudella. Officer Gudella was found deceased Monday while staying at a family home in central Wisconsin. Read on...
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    Limited Slow the Fast Down Signs Available

    Did you miss out on getting your Slow the Fast Down sign last year? There are still a few left. Get yours at Batavia Police Department lobby while supplies last. Read on...
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    Update on Refuse and Recycling Plan

    The City of Batavia’s contract with its refuse and recycling vendor expires in July. Batavia City Council is in the process of reviewing proposals from waste haulers, and has decided to end the sticker program and utilize toters for refuse and recycling. Read on...
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    MainStreet's Boardwalk Shops open May 12

    The popular Batavia Boardwalk Shops will open their 2023 season May 12 with nine new vendors and one pop-up shop space. Check out the complete lineup. Additional Info...
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    Water testing for PFAS in advance of EPA new standards

    The EPA has announced a new proposal to establish national standards for PFAS in drinking water. In anticipation of the EPA’s announcement, the City of Batavia conducted water testing for 29 different PFAS substances. Read on...
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    BATAVIA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES UPDATED BIKE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN

    The 2023 Bike and Pedestrian Plan creates a path to planning an efficient, comprehensive, and connected network of roadways. Read on...
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    Batavia city clerk and city treasurer referendums explained

    The City of Batavia has placed two referendums on the ballot for the Consolidated Election on April 4, asking voters if the city clerk and the city treasurer should become appointed and not elected positions. Read on...
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    We're hiring seasonal workers

    Looking for summer work? Our Street Division and Public Properties and Services Division is hiring public works seasonal staff. Apply today! Additional Info...
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    Call for cemetery sculpture proposals

    The City of Batavia is seeking a sculpture to adorn the new columbarium at Batavia's west cemetery. Read on...
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    FAQs about Batavia's upcoming single-use bag fees

    Batavia City Council approved an ordinance implementing a retail single-use bag fee, beginning July 1, 2023. Find out what the fees is, what bags are included, and other details. Additional Info...
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    2023 Water & Sewer Rate Increase Explained

    Batavia utility customers will see an increase in their water and sewer rates beginning with their January 2023 bills. The rate increase is to fund multimillion-dollar capital improvement projects, as well as to recover the cost of daily operations. Read on...
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    Heat complaints

    The City of Batavia follows the International Property Maintenance Code which orders every owner and operator of any building that rents dwellings – from rooms to houses, must furnish heat, no less than 68 degrees, to its occupants from Oct. 15-May 15. Read on...
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    City Hall Renovations and Recycling Drop off changes

    The recycling bins for lightbulbs and batteries, along with pop tops, eyeglasses and masks donation boxes will not longer be available at the Batavia Municipal Government Center due to ongoing construction. Read on...
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