In short
Winter parking rules start November 15: no on-street parking from midnight to 6 a.m. through March 15, and no daytime street parking while it is snowing. Curbside green waste pickup runs through the end of November. The council honors Syracuse veterans at its November 9 meeting, and the Arts Council has a free orchestra and jazz concert on November 29.
Dates and deadlines
- Nov. 2 and 16 Think Tuesday games for seniors, 10 a.m. at the Community Center, free with an RSVP
- Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Library storytime for all ages, 10:30 a.m.
- Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 Virtual storytime, 10:30 a.m., register for a link here
- Nov. 3 Arts Council board meeting, 8 p.m. at City Hall, open to the public
- Nov. 4 to 6 “Matilda Jr.” at Syracuse Arts Academy Jr. High, 7 p.m., with a 3 p.m. Saturday matinee
- Nov. 5 Antelope Island Classic 50k, 8 a.m. at Antelope Island
- Nov. 8 Library game night, 6 to 8 p.m.
- Nov. 9 City Council meeting, where the Youth Commission honors local veterans
- Nov. 10 Senior movie “12 Mighty Orphans,” 1 p.m., free with an RSVP
- Nov. 10 by 10 a.m. RSVP deadline for the November 17 seniors lunch and bingo
- Nov. 12 Heart and Soul Paint Night, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Center, $30, ages 10+
- Nov. 12 Friends and Family Fall Festival, 4 p.m. at the Syracuse Arts Academy Amphitheater
- Nov. 13 Layton Veterans Parade and Honors Ceremony, 11 a.m. at Layton Commons Park
- Nov. 15 Winter overnight parking ban begins, midnight to 6 a.m., through March 15
- Nov. 16 Senior book club, 2 to 3 p.m. at the Community Center
- Nov. 17 Seniors lunch at noon and bingo at 12:30 p.m., suggested $3 donation
- Nov. 19 to Jan. 4 Davis Arts Council student art exhibit at the Davis Conference Center
- Nov. 22 Senior bus trip to “A Christmas Story” at CenterPoint Legacy Theater, leaves 6:30 p.m., $2
- Nov. 24 to 26 Thanksgiving break, no school
- Nov. 25 Thanksgiving Day Races at the South Davis Recreational Center, 8 a.m.
- Nov. 29 Holiday Extravaganza concert, 7 p.m. at the Syracuse High School auditorium, free
- Nov. 30 Last curbside pickup of green waste containers
Everything else
City Council
- At its October 12 meeting the council adopted an updated Storm Water Management Program and Water Conservation Plan, and authorized an interlocal agreement with Davis County for a Pollutant Discharge Elimination System needed to operate the city’s storm sewer system
- The council amended the Parks Advisory Committee ordinance to create an alternate position and consented to the appointment of a resident to fill it
- The council gave final plan approval to two developments: Aspire at Canterbury near 2376 West 1700 South, and RC’s Parkwest Subdivision Phase 1 near 1693 West 2700 South
- Business meetings are generally the second Tuesday of the month and non-voting work sessions the fourth Tuesday, though the fourth Tuesdays of November and December are usually skipped for the holidays. You can attend in person or by Zoom, and public comment is taken from both
Public works
- Beginning November 15, overnight street parking is prohibited from midnight to 6 a.m. through March 15. Street parking is also prohibited during the day when it is snowing, and fines are enforced on those dates whether it snows or not (ordinance 11-20-050)
- Trim trees for clearance using the 7/11 rule: 7 feet above the sidewalk and 11 feet above the street
- Keep gutters and storm inlet grates clear of leaves and debris so water can drain
- Construction tied to the new freeway, upgraded sewer mains, and new developments continues through the winter in several areas. Updates are posted on the city website
- Green waste goes in residential containers for curbside pickup through the end of November. Large truck or trailer loads can go to the Layton landfill for a small fee for residents, through Wasatch Integrated Waste
Parks and recreation
- Adult fitness classes at the Community Center: Pump It Up on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and Step It Up on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 a.m., both $3 drop-in or $20 for a 10-time pass. High Fitness is Wednesdays at 6:10 a.m., $5 drop-in or $30 for a 10-time pass. The first class is free in each
- Bring your own mat to Pump It Up, hand weights and exercise balls are provided
Arts Council
- Tickets for “Matilda Jr.” are on sale at www.syracuseutaharts.org, and Junior Theater shows usually sell out
- The Arts Council is planning a “Gala for the Arts” fundraiser in February, date to be determined, and needs committee volunteers. You do not have to live in Syracuse to help. Contact [email protected]
- There is an opening on the Arts Council Board of Directors for a Syracuse resident. Terms run four years and the board meets the first Wednesday of each month. Send a letter of interest with your contact information and address to [email protected]
Senior center
- Senior yoga runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8 a.m., $1 for ages 50+ or 50 cents for 60+, free with a Community Center membership. Pickleball is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, $2 for adults or 50 cents for seniors 60+
- Register for senior activities by calling 801-614-9660 #1
City services
- The Syracuse Library at 1875 S 2000 W is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., phone 801-451-1850
- Passport applications are processed at City Hall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are required Monday and Friday and recommended Tuesday through Thursday. Forms, photos, and payment must be complete before 4 p.m. for same day acceptance, and fees must be paid by check or money order to the U.S. Department of State
- Report road, street light, park, water, garbage, and code problems through the Report a Concern icon on the city website. Current job openings and job alerts are under Government, Employment Opportunities
Safety
- The fire department’s holiday tree guidance: keep the tree at least three feet from any heat source and clear of exits, use lab-tested lights with no worn cords, never overload circuits or use lit candles, cut two inches off the trunk before putting it in the stand, water it daily, turn the lights off before bed, and remove the tree once it dries out
People and history
- The mayor writes that he is dedicating his November column to all Syracuse veterans, living and deceased, and uses one local Vietnam War veteran to represent them. Now a disabled veteran, he served 20 years in the Air Force, received the Cold War Victory Medal, has helped many Utah veterans claim benefits, and traveled to Washington D.C. with Utah’s Honor Flight. Congress proclaimed November 11 as Veterans Day in 1954
- The employee spotlight is Streets Superintendent Mike Mathis of Public Works, who has worked for the city just over 17 years and maintains 112 lane miles of roads along with curb and gutter, street lights, street signs, and plowing
- Two Syracuse High School students were named students of the month by teachers and faculty
- A look back at the city’s sewage system: residents first proposed a sewer line in January 1942 and voted unanimously for one at a special meeting on March 9, 1942. A 30-inch line was installed down 1700 South to 2000 West, with raw sewage flowing to the lake at first, and connection cost $90 plus $1 a month
- The North Davis Metropolitan Sewer Association formed in 1946, and the North Davis County Sewage Disposal Plant was finished in 1954 in Syracuse, over the objections of city officials at the time. The district now serves about 80 square miles and 200,000 people, can treat 34 million gallons a day, and removes over 95% of pollutants before releasing water back to the Great Salt Lake
- The Syracuse Regional Museum at 1891 W 1700 S opened on May 10, 2002 and is looking for volunteers
- School calendars for Syracuse High, Syracuse Jr. High, Legacy Jr., and Clearfield High are listed with sports, concerts, and musical dates. Syracuse High’s fall musical runs November 12, 13, 15, 18, 19, 20, and 22 at 7 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on November 13
Unofficial digest of a city PDF. The official version is linked below.
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