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Posted on: June 1, 2023

City Council Meeting Monday, June 5

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For complete details see the agenda.
The meeting begins a 7 p.m. at the Jeffery D. Schielke Government Center,  100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. The meeting is open to all.

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Message Regarding Recent Accidents on Rte. 31

Laura Newman

Dear members of the Batavia community,

 The City of Batavia is deeply saddened by the tragic accidents that have occurred on IL Rte. 31 over the past two weeks. First and foremost, our hearts go out the families and friends of those injured and wh...

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

Updates on new waste hauling service

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The new information adds to the FAQs already provided. Batavia residents can expect communications from Groot sent to their home addresses as well. 

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Special Meeting to Discuss Fox River Corridor Master Plan

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The meeting will be held 7 p.m., Batavia City Council Chambers, Jeffery D. Schielke Government Center, 100 N. Island Ave. The meeting is open to the public.

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Crews replacing services on city's southwest side

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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.

Stakeholders will receive an email from the City advising of an impending call from Brandt Excavating requesting an onsite homeowner meeting. These emails are sent out typically one to two weeks prior to the meeting request. 

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Applications Sought for City Council Vacancy

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The City has a vacancy in the newly elected position for alderman of Ward 4 (serving until 2025). If you are interested in filling this vacancy, a resident of Ward 4 and have lived there for at least one year, you are encouraged to submit your application...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Parkway Trees Available through 50/50 Program

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Available trees include Swamp White Oak, Chinquapin Oak and Red Oak. Please visit the cityofbatavia.net/parkwaytrees or call Batavia Public Properties and Services Division at 630-454-2400 for more information. 

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Posted on: May 15, 2023

N. River Street One-Way Conversion Underway

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March 2023, Batavia City Council voted to make a portion of north River Street, from State Street south to Wilson Street a one-way southbound. Converting the street to one-way allows the City to close the street without a permit from the Illinois Departme...

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

Lead Service Line Replacement Project Has Begun

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Lead and Galvanized Water Service Replacement Project is underway and crews started on south Water Street.

Crews will be working on replacements at  Water Street from Main Street to the dead end, Elm Street from south Batavia Avenue to south Water Street, and Union Avenue from south Batavia Avenue to south Water Street. From there, crews will be movin...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

Info on garbage and recycling changes

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The postcard will provide residents with instructions on how to choose from three sizes of refuse and recycling toter/carts. When the postcards hit your mailboxes, residents are encouraged to respond quickly. The new waste hauling contract begins the week...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Parkway trees available through 50/50 program

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The available species are locally grown, quality trees that do well in City parkways. A variety of species are offered each year to provide a diversified parkway tree population for our community. Learn more, and apply for a tree here

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Posted on: March 31, 2023

Call 630-454-BULB to report power outages

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During the transition, the previous phone numbers used to report a power outage during business hours, 630-454-2350 and after-business hours. 630-454-2500, can still be used.

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Update on Refuse and Recycling Plan

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The City of Batavia’s existing refuse and recycling collection contract with Waste Management expires June 30. A number of changes have been proposed for the new contract; however, until June 30 the current refuse and recycling program remains i...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Water testing for PFAS in advance of EPA new standards

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The EPA has announced a new proposal to establish national standards for PFAS in drinking water. If finalized, the EPA’s proposal would regulate six different Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. In anticipation of the EPA’s ...

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Posted on: November 22, 2022

FAQs about Batavia's upcoming single-use bag fees

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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.

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