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    Message Regarding Recent Accidents on Rte. 31

    Batavia City Administrator Laura Newman shares a message regarding recent tragic accidents on Rte. 31 and actions the city is taking to address traffic safety issues. Read on...
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    Updates on new waste hauling service

    We've posted more information regarding the 5-year contract with Groot for refuse and recycling collection, including pricing for each year, pickup schedules and more. Read on...
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    Make Plans to Celebrate Flag Day in Batavia

    Make plans to celebrate Flag Day in Batavia! Enjoy a free concert, food and drinks (non-alcoholic), and participate in a time capsule project. It all starts at 6:30 p.m., June 14 at the Peg Bond Center and Batavia Riverwalk. Additional Info...
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    Crews replacing services on city's southwest side

    City crews are beginning the fifth week of the lead service line project, and work is moving faster than expected. As of the end of last week, over 35 new service line replacements were completed. Read on...
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    Parkway Trees Available through 50/50 Program

    Batavia's 50/50 parkway tree program offers a parkway tree on a cost-sharing basis with residents paying half the tree's cost. This program includes tree, planting, and mulch. Read on...
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    Prairie State Energy Campus Annual Review

    The Prairie State Energy Campus provided an overview of developments and initiatives for 2022 at their downstate IllinoisView campus. The report highlights achievements in line with their core values: safety, teamwork, accountability, and sustainability. Read on...
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    Batavia Police Department Hiring Lateral and Entry Level Officers

    The Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of certified lateral police officer and patrol officers, entry level with the Batavia Police Department. Read on...
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    N. River Street One-Way Conversion Underway

    The one-way conversion of north River Street southbound has begun with preliminary work installing signs and removing pavement striping. Read on...
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    Lead Service Line Replacement Project Has Begun

    Lead and Galvanized Water Service Replacement Project is underway and crews started on south Water Street. Read on...
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    Info on garbage and recycling changes

    The Batavia City Council voted to award a five-year waste hauling contract to Groot Industries. In the coming weeks, residents should look out for a postcard from Groot via mail regarding service options. Read on...
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    Parkway trees available through 50/50 program

    The City of Batavia offers its residents the opportunity to purchase a parkway tree as part of its commitment to reforestation in Batavia. Residents pay half cost of the tree, which includes planting and mulch. Read on...
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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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    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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    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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    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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