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DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

All City of Goshen offices will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Trash collection services WILL CONTINUE AS REGULARLY SCHEDULED on Monday and the rest of the week. The Board of Works meeting scheduled for Monday, January 20, has been canceled due to the holiday and a […]

CITY STAFF MONITORING RAIN, POTENTIAL FLOODING THIS WEEKEND

With the weather forecast calling for extended and intense periods of rain this weekend and Monday, the City of Goshen is monitoring areas that may be affected by flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for areas in Elkhart County, including some within Goshen’s city limits. Heavy rain is expected to cause […]

HEAVY RAIN IN THE FORECAST: HELP KEEP OUR STORMDRAINS CLEAR

Local and national weather forecasts are calling for extended—and at times heavy—rain to occur late Thursday through late Saturday, with somewhere between 3 – 4 inches of rain falling on our area. If you live in a low-lying area that typically floods, please continue to monitor the weather forecast. City Departments have worked hard to […]

2020 GOSHEN WATER AND SEWER RATES IMPLEMENTED

On March 20, 2018 the Goshen City Council approved changes to the water and sewer rates and charges (per ordinances 4939 and 4940). This year, the monthly usage charge has been increased as follows: Cubic feet of water supplied Rate per 100 cubic feet First 3,000 cubic feet $2.53 Next 97,000 cubic feet $2.17 Over […]

CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL

The annual Christmas tree collection will run between January 6 and January 31, 2020. Have your bare trees — no lights, decorations, tinsel or strands— by the curb for a Street Department crew to pick up. Do not place artificial trees or other decorations at the curb. For more information, contact the Street Department at […]

ROAD CLOSURE: ALLEY BEHIND 110 N. MAIN ST.

NIPSCO will be replacing a pole on the alley behind 110 N. Main Street, just north of Lincoln Avenue. The closure is expected to be Thursday Jan. 2, and outages may occur on Saturday, Jan. 4. However, the weather may cause for the work to be delayed.

REMINDER: NEW YEAR’S EVE AND NEW YEAR’S DAY

All City offices will close at noon Tuesday, December 31, and will be closed all day Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Trash collection services will be normal on New Year’s Eve, off on New Year’s Day, and delayed by a day afterward.

Mayoral challenge ends with nearly $10,000 raised

After an incredible outfit display at the annual Goshen Chamber of Commerce meeting, Mayor Jeremy Stutsman and Chamber President Nick Kieffer raised close to $10,000, which will be distributed to two local nonprofit organizations this holiday season. The Mayor and Chamber President raised nearly $5,000, and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County will be giving […]

ELECTED OFFICIALS TO TAKE FORMAL OATH OF OFFICE

Mayor Jeremy Stutsman and other elected officials will have their formal oath of office ceremonies at the following times and dates: • Mayor Stutsman will be sworn in following the end-of-year category transfer meeting for the City Council. The meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 26 at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 111 E. […]

NEW YEAR’S EVE AND NEW YEAR’S DAY

All City offices will close at noon Tuesday, December 31, and will be closed all day Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Trash collection services will be normal on New Year’s Eve, off on New Year’s Day, and delayed by a day afterward.