Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2021 Round II
The Georgetown Arts and Culture Board approved $12,650 in grants in July to local arts and culture organizations to help with funding local arts and culture programming that includes visual art, music, performance art, and history in Georgetown. The funding is for events in Georgetown taking place between Oct. 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022. … Continue reading “Georgetown Arts and Culture Board awards grants for 2021 Round II”
‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ screened at back-to-school teen movie night
The City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department presents “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” (PG-13) on Friday, Aug. 6, in San Gabriel Park as part of its annual Sunset Movie Series. The free, community event will take place in the Legacy pavilion in San Gabriel Park, 445 E. Morrow St. Free parking is available throughout the … Continue reading “‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ screened at back-to-school teen movie night”
Candidate filing period starts for District 6 special election
The first day to file for candidates who wish to run for the District 6 Georgetown City Council seat is Wednesday, July 28. The filing deadline is Aug. 16. City Council passed a resolution at its regular meeting Tuesday to call for a special election on Nov. 2 to fill the District 6 vacancy on … Continue reading “Candidate filing period starts for District 6 special election”
City hosts Economic Development Symposium on Aug. 30
The City of Georgetown is hosting the fifth annual Economic Development Symposium from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel and Conference Center, 1101 Woodlawn Ave. The symposium will feature a lunch and keynote presentation by real estate economist Mark G. Dotzour on the economic outlook for investors and … Continue reading “City hosts Economic Development Symposium on Aug. 30”
City of Georgetown seeks applications for Civic Leadership Academy
The City of Georgetown is creating a Civic Leadership Academy to educate, connect, and inspire leaders to develop a strong commitment to community service for the greater good of Georgetown. The academy will provide a learning experience for existing and emerging leaders to understand City services and functions while building the skills and knowledge to … Continue reading “City of Georgetown seeks applications for Civic Leadership Academy”
Public input sought for parks and recreation master plan
The City of Georgetown is looking for community input to guide decisions on the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan through a digital survey. The survey is open July 12 through Sunday, July 25. The survey also was mailed to a random sample of 4,000 Georgetown households to collect statistically valid results. People who received … Continue reading “Public input sought for parks and recreation master plan”
City begins street maintenance projects this summer
Street resurfacing projects, including a high-performance surface seal treatment and hot-in-place recycling, will be completed 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/2021-street-maintenance-projects. The City is using two types of street maintenance … Continue reading “City begins street maintenance projects this summer”
Council Member Jonrowe resigns
Georgetown District 6 Council Member Rachael Jonrowe has resigned from her seat effective July 6, 2021. She cited personal reasons for her decision when she announced her intention to resign in June. “Serving on behalf of the residents of District 6 for the last 10 [plus] years has been the honor of a lifetime, and … Continue reading “Council Member Jonrowe resigns”
Kittens in the Library
The Georgetown Animal Shelter will host a kitten adoption event from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 16 at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. The shelter will bring kittens available for adoption to the library, where there will be opportunities to meet, pet, and, hopefully, adopt some kittens. Adoption fees are $35 at the … Continue reading “Kittens in the Library”
Public comment sought on proposed City Charter amendments
Georgetown City Council will host a public hearing July 13 during its regular meeting to get feedback on proposed amendments to the City’s charter. The City Charter is the legal document establishing a municipality and defines the structure, powers, functions, and procedures of local government. City Staff and members of the council-appointed Charter Review Committee … Continue reading “Public comment sought on proposed City Charter amendments”
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