The state of local disaster emergency declared by Mayor Donald Roberts on January 11th due to a surge of COVID-19 cases has been extended for an additional month. The City is postponing all city-sponsored recreation events and community events until February 18th. Rentals of Community Hall are suspended through the end of February. “Safety continues to be our top priority,” …
Events Postponed Due to COVID Surge
In light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Johnson County and the United States, effective January 11th Mayor Roberts has declared a state of local disaster emergency as prescribed by Kansas Statute. With this declaration the City of Edgerton is postponing city-sponsored recreation programs, community events and rentals of Community Hall in an effort to slow the spread …
Winners of Holiday Home Decorating Contest Announced
Edgerton Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the winning homes in this year’s Holiday Home Decorating Contest. 1st place: 1006 W 4th 2nd place: 300 W 7th 3rd place: 509 W Meriwood Each of the winners will receive a letter in the coming days with information about how to collect their prizes and an invitation to the January 13 …
Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting for 207th Street Grade Separation Project
The 207th Street Grade Separation project is nearly complete. To celebrate, the City of Edgerton will hold a ribbon cutting and ceremonial first drive over the new bridge on Monday, December 20 at 2:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend to help us mark this important public safety infrastructure improvement project. Parking will be available along southbound Co-Op Road. …
Mayor, City Council Members sworn in
The City of Edgerton has a new governing body. New and returning members of the Edgerton City Council were sworn in on Thursday, December 9. Voters re-elected Mayor Donald Roberts and Council Member Joshua Lewis and elected Council Member Josie Stambaugh on November 2. City Clerk Alex Clower administered the oaths of office for each person. Council members then elected …
Edgerton Food Pantry: Helping People Year-Round
On a chilly Saturday morning, about a dozen people helped fill bags and load them into waiting vehicles at the Edgerton Food Pantry at 4th and Hulett. The volunteers know that for the people in those cars, those bags may mean the difference between paying a bill or eating that week. “We’re giving a hand up,” says Cheri Magee, a …
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund Accepting Donations
On this Giving Tuesday, please consider making a donation to the Edgerton Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund. Your contributions could make a difference to a local family this holiday season. Help us make the holidays a little brighter for families that fall outside of the safety net programs. The Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund aims to find people who are down on …
Residential Trash Rates Remain the Same for Another 3 Years
Trash collection rates will remain the same under a new contract with Gardner Disposal Service. The new contract means rates will not change for the next three years. The full rate is $15 per month. Customers pay $7.50 per month. The City picks up the other half of the trash bill for residents. “This is a great value for our …
Part of 207th Street to Close for Six Weeks
Part of 207th Street between Waverly and Gardner roads will shut down for six weeks beginning Tuesday, October 26th. Crews are reconstructing the intersection with Corliss Road. No traffic will be allowed between Waverly and Gardner Roads on 207th Street, so drivers should use an alternate route. Signs will be posted alerting drivers of the road closure. You can sign …
Work to Begin on 7th and Nelson Sewer Rehabilitation Project
Crews will start work on a new sanitary sewer project to replace clay tile pipe with cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) in the area surrounding 7th and Nelson streets. CIPP is a jointless, seamless, pipe-within-a-pipe that will reduce inflow and infiltration of storm water into our sanitary sewer system. Crews will also make point repairs and rehab manholes in the project area. …
