Open house on Bicycle Master Plan Oct. 23
The City of Georgetown will hold a public open house on the draft Bicycle Master Plan from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St. The open house is a come-and-go format at which attendees can view the proposed bicycle network and talk with City staff. The … Continue reading “Open house on Bicycle Master Plan Oct. 23”
Recycling options available for multifamily residents, customers outside city limits
One of the most frequently asked questions the City receives is where can people who live outside the city limits or in apartment complexes recycle? Georgetown water or electric utility customers, including those without curbside solid waste or recycling pick up or living in multifamily complexes, can drop-off recyclable materials at no charge at the … Continue reading “Recycling options available for multifamily residents, customers outside city limits”
Chisholm Trail Special Utility District dissolved
The Chisholm Trail Special Utility District has dissolved as a governmental entity. At a public hearing on Sept. 30, the district board members voted unanimously to dissolve and adopted an order of dissolution. The district was officially and formally dissolved this week. Facing challenges with water availability and financing, the district approached the City of … Continue reading “Chisholm Trail Special Utility District dissolved”
Proposed Annexation of 80.79 Acres of City-Owned Right-of-Way (Southwest Bypass)
The City of Georgetown is annexing City-owned right-of-way into the City Limits. The Public Hearings will be held on October 22, 2019 at 3 pm and 6 pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 510 W. 9th Street. The area being annexed is approximately an 80.79-acre tract of land situated in … Continue reading “Proposed Annexation of 80.79 Acres of City-Owned Right-of-Way (Southwest Bypass)”
Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 1.123 Acres (Maravilla Offsite Road)
The City of Georgetown is considering a voluntary annexation of property into the city limits. A Public Hearing will be held at the October 22, 2019 meeting at 6:00pm. City Council meetings are located at the City Council Chambers, 510 W. 9th Street. The area being considered for voluntary annexation is approximately a 1.123-acre tract … Continue reading “Proposed Voluntary Annexation of 1.123 Acres (Maravilla Offsite Road)”
Downtown Parking Garage Survey
The City of Georgetown is planning to build a public parking garage at the southeast corner of Main and Sixth streets on the site of an existing City parking lot. The site was selected to address the limited public parking and growing retail development on the northeast side of downtown, to provide an alternative to … Continue reading “Downtown Parking Garage Survey”
Plan and practice your escape this Fire Prevention Month
This October for Fire Prevention Month, Georgetown Fire Department encourages residents to “Plan and Practice Your Escape.” The fire department will be hosting a series of events throughout the month, including programs at all Georgetown ISD elementary schools, as well as area daycares, preschools, and private and charter schools. Today’s home fires burn faster than … Continue reading “Plan and practice your escape this Fire Prevention Month”
Outdoor warning sirens testing expanded to include growl testing
The City’s outdoor warning sirens testing schedule is expanding. The City’s 23 sirens are tested on the first Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. with two back-to-back, 90 second audible tests. In addition, the City will begin doing what is known as a “growl test” on each of the following Saturdays. A growl test … Continue reading “Outdoor warning sirens testing expanded to include growl testing”
City seeks feedback on draft Bicycle Master Plan
An initial draft of a Bicycle Master Plan for Georgetown was presented to City Council at a workshop session on Tuesday. The plan presents a blueprint for future transportation projects or educational efforts to support a safe and well-connected bicycle network in Georgetown. The proposed bicycle system in the plan includes several types of bicycle … Continue reading “City seeks feedback on draft Bicycle Master Plan”
Seventh and Eighth streets sidewalk project to start
A sidewalk improvement project providing a better connection between downtown Georgetown and Southwestern University is set to begin next month. A ground breaking for the sidewalk project will be on Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. at the corner of Sixth and Pine streets, near the former Texas Department of Public Safety office. The project involves … Continue reading “Seventh and Eighth streets sidewalk project to start”
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