Sidewalk Rules Aim to Ensure Accessibility
A City ordinance defining accessibility standards for sidewalks in Georgetown went into effect this month. The new rules aim to ensure ADA-compliant walkways, especially around the Square, in areas where tables, merchandise, and other items are placed on sidewalks. The new rules require a path that is three feet wide without obstructions on sidewalks. Tables, … Continue reading “Sidewalk Rules Aim to Ensure Accessibility”
City Annual Report for 2014 Available
An annual report for the City of Georgetown for the 2014 fiscal year is now available online and in print copies. The report, titled Shaping Our Future, highlights projects, initiatives, and financial information for the 2013 – 2014 fiscal year that started on October 1, 2013 and ended on September 30, 2014. The report includes … Continue reading “City Annual Report for 2014 Available”
Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher Performs May 17
Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher plays next in the Georgetown Public Library’s popular “Live Music at the Library” series. He will perform on Sunday, May 17, at 2 p.m. in the library lobby. This concert is part of a nationwide tour to promote Fletcher’s new Edvard Grieg CD, released in 2014 on Centaur Records. Fletcher will perform selections from this new CD, … Continue reading “Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher Performs May 17”
Aquatics Lifeguard Training Program Receives Award
The aquatics program for Georgetown Parks and Recreation recently received top honors for its lifeguard training program. The program won Aquatics International Best of Aquatics for Lifeguard Training at the Association of Aquatics Professionals annual conference in February. Stephanie Darimont, aquatics supervisor for Parks and Recreation, received the award for Georgetown at the conference. The … Continue reading “Aquatics Lifeguard Training Program Receives Award”
2015 Art for Animals: May 9
Tickets are now available for the 2015 Art for Animals auction, to be held Saturday, May 9, 2015, 4;00-7:00 p.m., at the Georgetown Community Center, located at 445 E. Morrow St. in San Gabriel Park. At Art for Animals, guests will enjoy art, wine or coffee, and chocolate desserts—the perfect combination for animal lovers! The fundraiser … Continue reading “2015 Art for Animals: May 9”
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”
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