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Crews will be testing hydrants in the following areas: Fair Acres Dr., streets between Hackberry Rd and Carl Sandburg Dr. Additionally, Olive St., N. Arthur Ave & Lawrence Ave.

Transportation Security Administration has extended mandatory use of face masks.

The City of Galesburg Water Division in conjunction with the Galesburg Fire Department will begin the annual fire hydrant flushing and testing program on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Hydrant testing will occur Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. General hydrant flushing locations will be posted daily on the City’s website.

Mulch and compost are available to Galesburg residents free of charge at the oversized brush drop-off site, located at 636 Pickard Road, just west of Farm King on West Main Street. The products are available to pick up during the facilities operating hours, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., seasonally. Mulch and compost are provided on a self-serve basis and residents should bring their own shovel to load the material.

Enrollment in the aggregation program is automatic and users only need to take action if they choose to opt-out of the program. The new agreement will take effect with the July 2021 meter read date and will be active through the July 2024 meter read date. The agreement will be for 100% renewable power at $0.05499 per kWh with Homefield Energy.

We at Galesburg Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce that online registration is now available through SmartRec by Amilia.Find your answers to frequently asked questions about the new software here.

Weather permitting, Brandt Construction will be closing South Seminary Street from 2nd Street to 3rd Street and will include the intersection of Seminary and 3rd Street. Construction should begin at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, April 5th for roadway construction and will be closed for approximately 6 weeks.  A detour route for traffic will be in place.

Spring brings the mowing season and with it comes this reminder to all Galesburg property owners to keep their grass and weeds below 12 inches as required in Galesburg Municipal Code, Section 94.03 Weeds. Maintaining the greenery within the community increases the value of homes and deters the presence of unwanted pests.

The Galesburg Police Department (GPD) has released the 2020 GPD Annual Report, which provides detailed information and statics on the police department's mission, personnel, and initiatives throughout 2020.

January 2021 Housing Newsletter, provides an update on housing programs.