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COME HELP PROTECT OUR DRINKING WATER

The City of Goshen Water and Sewer invites public participation in developing a wellhead protection plan. A public meeting will be held Thursday, March 31, at 1 p.m. at the Goshen City Court building, 111 E. Jefferson St. To fulfill the requirements of the State of Indiana Wellhead Protection Rule, the Goshen Water & Sewer […]

SALE OF CITY VEHICLES

The Goshen Board of Works is offering the following surplus vehicles and equipment for sale to the public: 2008 Ford Ranger; 2007 Chevy Impala; 2011 Chevy Impala; 2007 Chevy Impala; 2012 Chevy Impala; 2011 Chevy Impala; 2004 Dodge Stratus; 2010 Chevy Impala; 2003 Crown Victoria; 2015 Harley Davidson; 2007 Chevy Impala; 2009 Chevy Impala; 2010 […]

YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR ENERGY AND WATER BILL ASSISTANCE

Indiana residents can apply for assistance paying their energy and water/sewer bills through a temporary program established by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority offers. The Goshen Utilities Business Office works with residents who may be at risk of being disconnected from water utility services. If you are struggling to make a payment, apply […]

FLOOD RESILIENCE PLAN PRESENTATION • MARCH 17, 6 P.M.

Join us Thursday, March 17 at 6 p.m. in the Goshen Theater, to learn about the proposed Flood Resilience Plan, which was drafted by City Staff with assistance from consultant Christopher Burke. Following the presentation and Q&A session, there will be time for asking questions directly to City staff from the Stormwater Office, Department of […]

FLOOD RESILIENCE PLAN NOW AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW

Marking four years since Goshen experienced its largest flood event in recorded history, City staff has finalized a draft plan to better understand the challenges and possible solutions to flooding impacts. A draft of the City of Goshen’s Flood Resilience Plan is now available for public review. The plan can be found online at www.goshenindiana.org/flood-zone. […]

FEBRUARY STORMWATER TOOLBOX NEWSLETTER

In celebration of Black History Month, explore the story of Carl Stokes–a clean water hero. Also this issue, takes a look at the flooding of four years ago during Goshen’s historic February 2018 Flood. Visit the new flood zone page to find information about how the City is preparing Goshen to be more flood resilient.www.goshenindiana.org/flood-zone […]

VIBRANT VIBES WORKSHOP

Vibrant Communities is looking to the future with the Next Chapter, and their round of public input sessions begins next week. If you live in Goshen and want to attend locally, a Vibrant Vibes workshop will be held at the Schrock Pavilion in Shanklin Park Wednesday, March 2 at 4 p.m. Or check out their […]

GOSHEN CRC INVITES STUDENT INPUT THROUGH ESSAY CONTEST

Our future leaders have something to say—and the Goshen Community Relations Commission wants to hear it. The CRC has organized an essay contest for all Goshen students in junior high through high school in which they are asked to discuss one of the eight Goshen CRC principles. The winners will receive up to $150 in […]

YOU’RE INVITED! VIBRANT VIBES WORKSHOPS

The following is a message from Vibrant Communities of Elkhart County: Elkhart County is hosting “Vibrant Vibes”, a series of public events where you get to share your ideas about how we can make Elkhart County an even more vibrant place in the future. This is the first round of public input gathering for the […]

APPLICATION OPEN FOR AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN GRANTS

Mayor Jeremy Stutsman is inviting local nonprofits to apply for the City of Goshen’s American Rescue Plan Nonprofit Fund Grant. Applications are due March 15, 2022. The federal government established a Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for local governments as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021. As a result, the City […]