The Fourth of July is just around the corner. The City of Edgerton wants residents to remain safe and follow the rules and regulations for setting off fireworks. Fireworks can legally be set off on July 3 between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and on July 4 from 10:00 a.m. until midnight. Under municipal code, fireworks are not allowed to …
Frontier Days: Road Closures and No Parking Zones
The 51st Annual Frontier Days Festival will be held on June 17-18 in Downtown Edgerton. To accommodate the festival, the following roads will be closed: East 4th Street between Nelson and McCarty Streets between 4:00 PM on June 15, 2022 until 12:00 PM on June 19, 2022; the barricades will be placed when the carnival company begins setup; Nelson Street …
City of Edgerton to Conduct Housing Windshield Survey As Part of Comprehensive Planning Process
The City of Edgerton is excited to announce a housing windshield survey for the City’s new Comprehensive Plan. This survey will supplement the housing chapter within the Comprehensive Plan and provide the City with an up-to-date understanding of the exterior conditions of homes in Edgerton. The housing windshield survey will be conducted by the consultant team on June 7th, 2022. …
Trash Pickup Delay
Due to the Memorial Day Holiday, all trash routes will run one day late the week of May 30. Instead of the normal Wednesday pickup, residents should place trash bins out for pick-up on Thursday, June 2. Bins should be at the curb at 7 a.m. If you need any additional trash carts or recycling bins, please contact City Hall …
Budget Season Begins
Each year the Edgerton City Council sets the City’s budget for the coming year. This process starts in October of the year prior when Council votes on the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan but kicks into high gear each summer before a final vote is taken in September. Council members will hear funding requests from outside agencies during the May 26 …
Storm Clean-up: Disposing of Limbs and Brush
Storms on May 15 damaged trees and property across the City of Edgerton. The City will offer extended hours for residents to dispose of tree limbs and brush at the City’s brush pile during the City-wide Clean-Up event on Saturday, May 21. The brush pile is located at the Public Works Department facility at 710 W. Nelson Street. Residents can …
2022 Citizen Survey Shows Resident Satisfaction on the Rise
The results of the 2022 Citizen Survey show that in every major category of service, Edgerton scored significantly higher (13 points) than the national average and, in many cases, higher than other cities in the Kansas City metropolitan area. 64% of respondents said they are satisfied with the overall quality of City services, a 15-point increase from 2013. The results …
Cyclones In The Outfield Event Traffic
On Saturday, May 14, the City of Edgerton, in partnership with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, is hosting a Cruise-In along Nelson Street as part of the Cyclones in the Outfield Fundraiser. This is a drive-in car show type event. Vehicles will be “cruising” the street and parking along both sides of the road that evening from 6 p.m. – …
Arbor Day Tree Planting Workshop
Edgerton Parks and Recreation is partnering with the Hillsdale Watershed Coalition for an Arbor Day celebration event. On Saturday, April 30, join Urban Conservationist Chris Cardwell as he demonstrates proper tree planting techniques and discusses the importance of preserving and improving our communities’ canopies. We will install a brand new native tree in Martin Creek Park. The free workshop begins …
Mayor Roberts Delivers 2022 State of the City
Mayor Donald Roberts delivered the annual State of the City on Thursday, March 31. The theme of this year’s speech is Edgerton Together, celebrating how our community reconnected post-pandemic and how we continue to work together to build a brighter future. The event took place in Community Hall. In his speech, Mayor Roberts reviewed the accomplishments of the past year. …
