The intersection at 1st St & Nelson St will be closed on Thursday, September 28, 2023, from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. Please follow posted detour routes.
Road closures, parking restrictions planned for Meat Inferno
The City of Edgerton welcomes back competitive barbeque teams for the 2nd annual Meat Inferno on October 6 & 7. To accommodate the event, several roads will be closed through downtown, including: Roads will close on Friday, October 6 at 7 a.m. and will reopen by 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 7. Parking restrictions will also be in effect during …
City Council Approves 2024 Budget
The Edgerton City Council approved the FY2024 budget during their meeting on September 14. The new budget slightly lowers the mill rate to an estimated 29.671 for the coming year while adding additional programs to help homeowners. For the 2024 budget year, the City Council approved a new senior property tax rebate program that would allow qualified residents over age …
Groundbreaking Held for The Greenspace
Mayor Donald Roberts, City Council members and community leaders broke ground on The Greenspace on Friday, August 11. “This is the place where Edgerton has gathered for many years and The Greenspace will continue that proud tradition. It’s going to bring more people downtown too, which is great for our local small businesses,” said Mayor Roberts. “This is the first …
Roadwork Scheduled for Area Around East 3rd & Martin
As part of the annual Street Preservation Program, crews will be working in the area around 3rd and Martin applying a new layer of chip seal to the road. Work is scheduled to begin the week of August 14, weather dependant. The chip seal helps preserve the life of the road surface and protect our streets from water damage. The …
Public Hearing for FY 2024 Budget
The Edgerton City Council has scheduled a public hearing on next year’s budget for August 24. Anyone wishing to make comments or testify about the budget or the City’s intent to exceed the revenue neutral rate should make plans to attend the meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m. in City Hall. More details about the budget can be …
E-bikes, Electric Scooters allowed on certain Edgerton streets
Electric bicycles and electric scooters can be ridden on Edgerton city streets after the City Council amended traffic laws during their July 13 meeting. The move now allows anyone over the age of 14 to ride on streets within corporate City limits with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or lower during daylight hours. E-bikes and e-scooters are still …
Recycle Right Program Coming To Edgerton
The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment brings a new education campaign aimed at improving recycling and reducing contamination to the City of Edgerton. The “Recycle Right” campaign will provide direct feedback to residents about the materials that shouldn’t be in their recycle bins, for example, glass that can be recycled elsewhere, or Styrofoam that belongs in the trash. …
Know The Rules Around Fireworks
Fireworks are part of Fourth of July traditions for many families. The City of Edgerton wants residents to remain safe and follow the rules and regulations for setting off fireworks. To report firework violations, please contact the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at 913-782-0720. When can I buy fireworks? The City allows fireworks to be sold between June 27 …
Frontier Days Road Closures and Parking Information
The annual Frontier Days Festival returns to downtown Edgerton on June 16 & 17. This year’s festival features many long-time favorite events, like the ice cream social, cutest baby contest, fun zone, and live bands! See the full event schedule at edgertonfrontierdays.com for details. A dedicated group of volunteers known as the Frontier Days Association puts on this family-friendly community …
