CITY OF ANN ARBOR

Volunteers are needed to help make the family-friendly event spooktacular by dressing in costumes and passing out candy in the Huron River.

The City of Ann Arbor is expanding fall services by increasing the limit on paper yard waste bags, offering unlimited compost drop-offs, and encouraging residents to grab free woodchips.

Residents of all ages can submit designs for flags that will fly over city facilities and Larcom City Hall.

Candidates will be publically interviewed during a City Council special work session at 8 a.m. Tuesday in the Larcom City Hall Council chambers.

The city recently unveiled a new look for the website to streamline how users find content and interact with resources.

Only 10 bags of yard waste will be allowed per household per week starting Sept. 4.

The closure will delay curbside trash, recycling and compost pickup services for one day, officials said in a notice.

Once again, the City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation will be using “goatscaping” to clean up invasive plants and poison ivy.

If a firework causes a fire resulting in damage, those responsible may face civil or criminal liability, officials said.

Ann Arbor City Council voted unanimously to recognize the day as a city-recognized holiday in May 2021.

Starting June 6, hikers can meet with staff to go on 2-3 mile hikes at selected parks around Tree Town, officials shared in a notice.

Between June 4-10, Ann Arbrites can participate in a myriad of events organized by City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations during A2ZERO Week.

City of Ann Arbor officials announced on Wednesday that the overflow was caused by a sewer pipe blockage made up of gravel and dirt from a collapsed sewer pipe.

Starting at noon, Tree Town community members can rent discounted boats, listen to live music, go fishing, take a nature walk and learn about animals at Gallup Park.

Pollinator-friendly practices not only help Michigan-native species with more food and habitats but improve local ecosystems.

This summer, the series has a lineup of free activities between June 9-25.

Here are the maps you need to know about if you want to avoid getting stuck in construction around Ann Arbor.

Flushing will happen on a weekly basis until the fall or until all hydrants are serviced.

Municipal offices in the city of Ann Arbor will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Local officials recently released the number of voters and absentee ballots collected in Tree Town during Michigan’s general election on Nov. 8, 2022.

The international non-profit organization recognized Ann Arbor as one of 122 cities and countries worldwide taking progressive steps toward tackling climate change.

Attendees can join a parade (costumes encouraged!), get a stamp for free ice cream at Washtenaw Dairy, meet Leslie Science & Nature Center’s birds of prey, listen to artist Ki5 and play games to win prizes.

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Officials wrote it is unlikely that COVID-19-positive employees were in close contact with general visitors to the pool.

“Buhr Park Pool will be closing Sunday, Aug. 28, for the season. As a result, we are sorry to report the annual dog swim is cancelled,” officials wrote.

“Due to staffing challenges and ongoing mechanical issues, staff will be altering the end of the summer schedule for the outdoor pools,” said the City of Ann Arbor in an emailed update.

The communitywide recycling initiative was set to end on Friday, Aug. 6, but will now end one week later on Aug. 12.

Tree Town was recognized for its energy efficiency, clean mobility, materials management and climate resilience and adaptation, a City of Ann Arbor release said.

Running between June 5-11, the week-long event will have education activities, movies, farm tours, dance parties and demonstrations courtesy of the CIty of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations.

High wind conditions carried the smoke to the downtown Ann Arbor building, Ann Arbor Fire Department officials said.

Community members can do more with Tree Town’s new online permit system.

Natural Area Preservation will conduct controlled burns in natural areas during weekdays between Feb. 17 and May 27 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., as weather allows.

According to the city, the trees will be turned into mulch or compost so any decorations including tinsel, ornaments and lights must be removed.

Tree Town joins a list of cities around the world recognized for their ambitious climate leadership and transparency with environmental action.

Drivers will run into congestion on Friday as the 20th annual Mayor’s Green Fair closes three streets.

At 6 p.m. on Thursday, City of Ann Arbor staff will go over the results of the Lower Town Area Mobility Study and related recommendations.

Three winners have been named in the City of Ann Arbor sustainability-focused “Saving Energy” sticker design contest.

The public can vote on winning designs in three categories; K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

Larcom City Hall in downtown Ann Arbor will reopen Tuesday after being closed to in-person services due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Officials reminded residents of local and statewide that firework rules and safety through a city notice.

This month, parts of three different roads will be closed for improvements or repairs lasting through the end of June and into July.

Starting June 14, capacity will be increased at Ann Arbor’s Buhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial public pools, the city announced Friday.

Buhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial pools will be updating their operating procedures for the summer following recent announcements from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

On Tuesday, Maynard Street between East William and East Jefferson streets will close for water service construction through Friday.

On Monday, a section of northbound lanes on Industrial Highway in Ann Arbor will be closed for concrete pavement repairs through July 2.

On Monday, Ashley Street will be closed through Saturday, May 15, for streetscape improvements.

The Gallup Park livery will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekends, weather permitting.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Looking to get out of the house but don’t quite know what to do? Every Saturday in March., the organization is hosting organized walks at parks and nature areas around Tree Town. Throughout March, featured walks will be held on:Participants can win Visit Every Park prizes from Parks & Rec, including frisbees, a walking club patch and a T-shirt, for walking at different numbers of parks. Masks should be worn and community members are encouraged to stay six feet away from those not in their own household. After completing their walk, community members can take this survey and give feedback about the program.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – As part of the City of Ann Arbor’s efforts to prepare for a high volume of ballot returns for the presidential election on Nov. 3, additional ballot boxes have been placed around the city. In addition to the Larcom City Hall box, six new boxes can be found around Ann Arbor where city voters can return their ballots. Outside, by the Eisenhower entrance of Ann Arbor Fire Station 6, 1881 Briarwood Circle . In addition to City Hall, there are now 6 new City of Ann Arbor ballot drop boxes installed, securely, throughout the city. Voters with questions about voting in Ann Arbor should visit www.a2gov.org/electionsRelated:A look inside the Ann Arbor City Clerk’s U-M Museum of Art satellite officeAnn Arbor City Clerk’s Office extends hours in October

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – On Monday, Oct. 12, municipal offices for the City of Ann Arbor will be closed in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. This includes the customer service center at Larcom City Hall and the 15th Judicial District Court at the Ann Arbor Justice Center. Safety services and utility operations will continue 24-hour schedules. Curbside trash, recycling and compost services will not be interrupted by the closure. Find the City of Ann Arbor notice here.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The City of Ann Arbor wants community members to share their thoughts on the redevelopment of four city-owned properties. Each survey is open until Dec. 14 and takes between five to seven minutes. Community input can also be given during three live virtual sessions held from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1; Nov. 9 and Dec. 10. The city is currently in the conceptual design phase for the redevelopment. The redevelopment sites are:121 E. Catherine St. (4th Avenue and Catherine Street parking lot)353 S. Main St. (Main Street and East William Street parking lot)309 S. Ashley St. (Ashley Street and West William Street parking lot)721 N. Main (a 5.26-acre site used for municipal parking)Learn more about the redevelopment sites at community-engagement-annarbor.com/

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Pedestrians walking along South University Avenue shouldn’t be concerned if they see a bit of smoke and firefighters moving in-and-out of buildings over the next few weeks. Starting Tuesday, and continuing through October, Ann Arbor Fire Department will turn the unused buildings between East University Avenue and Church Street into training grounds to practice different exercises. The buildings on that block of South University Avenue will be demolished soon, so they provide a unique opportunity for the fire department to practice, according to Fire Chief Mike Kennedy of the Ann Arbor Fire Department. The block is the former location of a PNC Bank, South U Pizza, several eateries, apartments and other shops. Once the buildings are demolished, Hughs Properties will build Vic Village South, a mixed-use building, on the block.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – University of Michigan students, faculty and staff and Ann Arbor residents can now register to vote or cast early in-person absentee ballots at an Ann Arbor City Clerk satellite office right in the heart of the University of Michigan Museum of Art. Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson visited Ann Arbor City Clerk's satellite office in the University of Michigan Museum of Art on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 (Sarah M. Parlette / WDIV)The UMMA space is the state’s first-ever satellite city clerk’s office on a university campus. (Sarah M. Parlette / WDIV)A look at the new Ann Arbor City Council satellite office in the UMMA. (Sarah M. Parlette / WDIV)A look at the new Ann Arbor City Council satellite office in the UMMA. The satellite office is located in UMMA’s first floor Stenn Gallery at 525 S. State St.Related: Ann Arbor City Clerk to open satellite office at U-M Museum of Art

ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Argo Park and Gallup Park canoe liveries have been closed for the rest of the season, according to the City of Ann Arbor. The early closure is due to COVID-19 positive test results received by liveries employees who were pre-symptomatic while working on Sept. 5-6. On Monday, Sept. 7, the City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation announced a temporary closure of the liveries after an employee received a positive COVID-19 test result. Liveries employees have been required to wear masks and follow other safety protocols. The liveries temporarily closed for around two weeks in July after two employees tested positive for COVID-19.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. A sewage overflow in downtown Ann Arbor on Thursday afternoon was caused by a blockage, according to the City of Ann Arbor. The overflow, located near the intersection of Miller Avenue and Chaplin Street, resulted in an estimated 250 gallons of sanitary sewage leaving an 8-inch sanitary sewer pipe through a manhole cover. The sewage moved down the gutter into a storm drain and ended up reaching Allen Creek. An investigation by City of Ann Arbor Public Works found that the blockage was the result of roots and rocks in the pipe, which were removed by work crews. According to protocol, city staff has notified the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.