Transit Plan Open House on April 1
The City of Georgetown and Capital Metro will hold an open house meeting on April 1 to get public input for a fixed-route bus system for Georgetown. The open house will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Hewlett Room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth Street. A short presentation will … Continue reading “Transit Plan Open House on April 1”
Fire Department Plans for Upgraded EMS and Transport
At their regular meeting on Tuesday, the City Council voted unanimously to approve a plan for the Georgetown Fire Department to upgrade their capacity to provide advanced life support and conduct EMS transport. Starting on October 1, the Fire Department will become the primary EMS provider in Georgetown and in the Emergency Services District covered … Continue reading “Fire Department Plans for Upgraded EMS and Transport”
David Morgan Selected as City Manager for Georgetown
David Morgan from Richardson was selected by the City Council to serve as the next city manager for the City of Georgetown. Morgan attended the regular meeting this evening at which the City Council cast a unanimous vote to hire him. “We ultimately selected David from a strong pool of highly-qualified candidates,” said Mayor Dale … Continue reading “David Morgan Selected as City Manager for Georgetown”
Georgetown Utility to Be Powered by Solar and Wind Energy by 2017
A 150-megawatt solar power agreement recently finalized, in addition to a 144 megawatt wind power agreement in 2014, will make the City of Georgetown one of the largest municipally-owned utilities in the U.S. to supply its customers with 100 percent solar and wind energy*. The long-term agreements also allow Georgetown to provide competitive electric rates … Continue reading “Georgetown Utility to Be Powered by Solar and Wind Energy by 2017”
Citizens on Patrol Assist Police Officers
A new group of volunteers is helping to increase the outreach and capacity of the Georgetown Police Department. Sixteen Citizens on Patrol volunteers are driving the streets of Georgetown to “observe and report” and assist in other duties of the department. Volunteers have completed four weeks of training, which includes learning from officers in each … Continue reading “Citizens on Patrol Assist Police Officers”
Library 50th Anniversary Kickoff on March 16
Georgetown Public Library is hosting a kickoff event on March 16 to begin a yearlong celebration leading up to the 50th anniversary in 2016. The kickoff begins at 10 a.m. in the lobby of the library, located at 402 W. Eighth Street. Refreshments will be served and all ages are welcome at this public reception. … Continue reading “Library 50th Anniversary Kickoff on March 16”
San Gabriel Park Master Plan Meeting March 18
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department would like your ideas as they begin a master planning process to enhance San Gabriel Park. A public meeting to gather ideas from the community will be at 7 p.m. on March 18 at the Community Center, 445 E. Morrow Street in San Gabriel Park. The San … Continue reading “San Gabriel Park Master Plan Meeting March 18”
HARC Amendments to UDC: Public Meeting on March 12
The City seeks public input on proposed revisions to the regulations that govern the City’s historic resources at a public meeting on March 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Council Chamber, 101 E. Seventh Street. Changes would affect items reviewed by the Historic and Architectural Review Commission. The proposed changes to the Unified Development … Continue reading “HARC Amendments to UDC: Public Meeting on March 12”
Historic Tax Credit Workshop March 17
The City of Georgetown is holding a Historic Tax Credit Workshop for commercial properties on March 17 at 5:30 p.m. The workshop will be in the training room at the Georgetown Communications and Technology building at 510 W. Ninth Street. Learn about tax credits that provide a preservation incentive for the rehabilitation of commercial properties. … Continue reading “Historic Tax Credit Workshop March 17”
City Offices and Facilities Open at 10 a.m.
City of Georgetown offices and facilities will open at 10 a.m. Thursday due to the winter storm warning. Non-essential personnel should report at 10 a.m. Essential personnel should report at regular times.
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