Public Safety Operations and Training Center Grand Opening
The City of Georgetown will hold a grand opening for the new Public Safety Operations and Training Center on Friday, July 10. A ceremony and ribbon cutting event with Mayor Dale Ross starts at 2:30 p.m. A come-and-go open house will be held the next day on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 4:00 … Continue reading “Public Safety Operations and Training Center Grand Opening”
Artist Begins Mural on Oldest Building on the Square
Joseph Magnano has his work cut out for him. He will spend much of July attending to the back of the oldest building on the historic downtown square, 711 S. Main Street. He began work in June beautifying this uninspiring 23 x 15 foot wall, and has already made strides on the stucco surface, working under a commission … Continue reading “Artist Begins Mural on Oldest Building on the Square”
Downtown West Public Meeting July 15
The City of Georgetown will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 15 to gather community input on the Downtown West project. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. in the Hewlett Room at the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth Street. The Downtown West project involves the redevelopment of three existing City buildings with … Continue reading “Downtown West Public Meeting July 15”
Low Water Crossing along Randy Morrow Trail
The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is releasing water from Lake Georgetown due to high lake levels caused by recent rainfall. A release rate over approximately 250 cubic feet per second will close the low water crossings along the Randy Morrow Trail. Please do not attempt to cross any part of the trail that water … Continue reading “Low Water Crossing along Randy Morrow Trail”
HARC/UDC Amendments Take Effect July 1
Changes to development standards and procedures for properties in the Historic Overlay District or for properties listed on the Historic Resource Survey take effect on July 1. The changes were approved by the City Council in May after a 12-month review and public input process. The changes to the Unified Development Code affect items reviewed … Continue reading “HARC/UDC Amendments Take Effect July 1”
San Jose Park Splash Pad Opens July 2
A new neighborhood splash pad opens at San Jose Park on Thursday, July 2. The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department will hold a grand opening for the new splash pad at 10 a.m. on July 2 at San Jose Park, 1707 San Jose Street. The park is near the intersection of Maple and 15th streets. … Continue reading “San Jose Park Splash Pad Opens July 2”
National Register Historic District Expansions at HARC June 25
An expansion of the Williamson County Courthouse National Register Historic District will be considered at a meeting of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission on June 25. The meeting is at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber and Court Building at 101 E. Seventh Street. The proposal before HARC includes the expansion of the Williamson … Continue reading “National Register Historic District Expansions at HARC June 25”
Texas Society of Sculptors 8th Annual Show June 28-Sept. 25 at Library
The Texas Society of Sculptors holds their eighth annual summer show in the Georgetown Public Library June 28-September 25. The pieces pictured here, Contemplation by Julie Kemper (above right), and Infinite Possibilities by Joe Kenney (lower left), are two of about 60 works of art included in the exhibit, which is hosted by the library with sponsorship … Continue reading “Texas Society of Sculptors 8th Annual Show June 28-Sept. 25 at Library”
Donate to Summer Fan Drive
The Georgetown Fire Department and The Caring Place are teaming up with Family Eldercare for the 2015 Summer Fan Drive. The goal of this 25th annual event is to collect new fans for low-income residents including seniors, people with disabilities, and families with children. The fan drive started May 1 and continues through August 31. … Continue reading “Donate to Summer Fan Drive”
Second Street Improvements Public Meeting June 16
The City of Georgetown will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, June 16 to provide project details for Second Street rehabilitation and utility improvements. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the office of KPA Engineers at 1008 S. Main Street. The proposed improvements include the reconstruction of Second Street from Austin Avenue to … Continue reading “Second Street Improvements Public Meeting June 16”
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