Three Georgetown Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19
Three Georgetown Fire Department firefighters have recently tested positive for COVID-19. These are the first cases of public-facing City employees testing positive for COVID-19 in Georgetown. The firefighters all work in three different City facilities and wore personal protective equipment when interacting directly with the public. All staff who were exposed to the confirmed COVID-19 … Continue reading “Three Georgetown Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19”
Georgetown businesses to require face coverings for employees and customers
In consultation with other mayors in Williamson County and out of growing concerns about the alarming increase in COVID-19 cases in the community and the increasing number of those hospitalized and in the ICU, Georgetown Mayor Dale Ross issued an order to impose additional requirements on businesses. Read Georgetown’s order here. Employees and customers at … Continue reading “Georgetown businesses to require face coverings for employees and customers”
City closes Blue Hole Park to enforce physical distancing orders
Effective Friday, June 26, Blue Hole Park is closed to the public until further notice to help enforce physical distancing. The section of the trail going through Blue Hole Park will also be closed, and barricades will be installed at Scenic Drive and at Rock Street to close off the trail. Access to the trail … Continue reading “City closes Blue Hole Park to enforce physical distancing orders”
July 4 Celebration canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
The 37th annual Sertoma Club Family July 4 Celebration and fireworks display has been canceled due to COVID-19 safety and physical distancing concerns. “While we tried to find creative ways to continue this year’s celebration, City Council felt it would be in the best interest of public health and safety to cancel,” Mayor Dale Ross … Continue reading “July 4 Celebration canceled due to COVID-19 concerns”
Downtown Parking Ambassadors return to service, City continues phased opening
The City will reinstate downtown parking enforcement June 15, after nearly two months of suspending the program. Parking enforcement had been suspended at the direction of Police Chief Wayne Nero because of limited parking demand due to the county’s Stay Home Stay Safe Order. As businesses have continued to reopen, parking has once again become … Continue reading “Downtown Parking Ambassadors return to service, City continues phased opening”
Juneteenth celebration June 20
The Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association will host “Embracing Change: The New Normal,” a virtual town hall event for the 68th annual Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 20. The annual public event will feature two panel discussions beginning at 10:30 a.m. Juneteenth event schedule The event starts at 10:30 a.m. with a panel discussion on education … Continue reading “Juneteenth celebration June 20”
Skye Masson named city attorney
Skye Masson has been selected by City Council as city attorney for the City of Georgetown. She is expected to start July 4. Her appointment was unanimously approved by City Council following a May recruitment to fill the role of outgoing city attorney Charlie McNabb. In April, McNabb announced his resignation from his position, effective … Continue reading “Skye Masson named city attorney”
City asks residents’ priorities for next year’s budget
The City of Georgetown is asking residents to share their priorities for the Fiscal Year 2021 budget by taking a short, online survey: surveymonkey.com/r/GTXBudget21. The survey is also available in Spanish. The survey will be open from June 10 to June 26, and the results will be presented to City Council during its July budget … Continue reading “City asks residents’ priorities for next year’s budget”
City begins street maintenance projects this summer
Street resurfacing on city streets has begun. Street resurfacing projects include a high-performance surface seal treatment and hot-in-place recycling and will continue throughout the summer. The work schedule can be affected by weather conditions, mechanical issues, and product availability. For updates on the paving schedule and a complete list of projects, visit transportation.georgetown.org/2023-street-maintenance-projects/. The City … Continue reading “City begins street maintenance projects this summer”
Water use enters peak demand season
Customers should follow two-day watering schedule With the start of summer and the period of highest water demand, City of Georgetown water utility customers should make sure they follow the two-day watering schedule for irrigation systems and hose-end sprinklers. The year-round, two-day per week irrigation schedule is based on the last digit of the street … Continue reading “Water use enters peak demand season”
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