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Due to work being done by NIPSCO, some road restrictions will be implemented on Berkey Avenue between Greene Road and Indiana Avenue, and Greene Road between Berkey Avenue and Plymouth Avenue. Berkey Avenue will be closed periodically until Friday, Jan. 18, for a new driveway installation. Flagging will be utilized. One Wednesday, Jan. 23, and […]

The annual Christmas tree collection will run through February 1. 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 533.9711 or streets@goshencity.com.

The Tree Board has an open position. The council will review applications and make an appointment. The Tree Board meets monthly, on the fourth Monday, 7 p.m., at Rieth Interpretive Center. To apply for the position, click here. If you have questions about this position, please contact Aaron Kingsley at aaronkingsley@goshencity.com. NOTE: The City Council cannot make an […]

The Redevelopment Commission has an open position. The council will review applications and make an appointment. The City of Goshen established the Goshen Redevelopment Commission and the Department of Redevelopment to act as a catalyst for new development in targeted areas. This is done through techniques including real estate acquisition, site preparation, environmental remediation and […]

Due to construction along Linway Plaza, the eastbound lanes in the 700 block of West Lincoln Avenue (between Indiana and Chicago avenues), will be shifted from Tuesday, January 8, to Friday, January 18. Additional temporary signage had been installed at intersections close to Linway Plaza to help direct traffic. Follow The City of Goshen, Indiana […]

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 $2.46 Next 97,000 cubic feet $2.11 Over […]

A group of Goshen nonprofits and Faith Mission in Elkhart have organized a plan to aid those who may need a shelter from freezing temperatures this winter. Beginning in January, Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network (GIHN) will open its location at 105 S. Third Street to all who may need a warm place to stay the […]

The City of Goshen is pleased to announce the return of a popular street art project to this community. The Storm Drain Art Project raises awareness that our local waters need to be protected from the pollutants that flow into storm drains. The theme of the project is “Our rivers are a resource worth protecting.” […]

Due to the Martin Luther King Day, the Board of Public Works & Safety and Stormwater have been rescheduled from Monday, January 21, to Friday, January 18. The meeting will be held at 11 a.m. in the Council Chambers, Police and Court Building, 111 E. Jefferson St.  Meetings will resume their regular schedule on Monday, […]

Trash collection is delayed by one day this week after Christmas day. Trash services ran as normal on Monday, Dec. 24. The Tuesday route is running today, Wednesday. The same schedule will be applied to next week: The service will run as normal on Monday Dec. 31 and will be delayed by one day after […]