City Newsletter: November 2024

Dates and deadlines

November 7 to 9: Finding Nemo Jr., the Arts Council’s junior theatre show. Tickets
November 11: City Hall closed for Veteran’s Day.
November 12, 6 PM: City Council regular meeting at City Hall, in person, by Zoom, or on YouTube.
November 12: Maddox Ranch House bus trip for seniors.
November 15: Winter parking restrictions begin and run through March 15.
November 15: Booking opens for the December 21 Holiday Drop & Shop.
November 19: Senior book club.
November 26: Thanksgiving lunch and bingo for seniors.
November 28 and 29: City Hall closed for Thanksgiving; garbage pickup delayed from Thursday to Friday.
November 30: Last day of free registration for the Basketball Fun Shot.
December 2: Syracuse City Christmas Concert at Syracuse High School, activities from 6 PM, concert at 7:30 PM.
December 2 to 16: Annual Toy Drive, donation bin inside City Hall.
December 7: Basketball Fun Shot shooting competition.
December 14, 9 AM: Santa Parade.
December 21: Holiday Drop & Shop, $20 per child.

Winter and public works

Overnight street parking is prohibited from 12 AM to 6 AM starting November 15 and whenever it is snowing, in effect until March 15; violations draw fines.
Clear snow and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours after each storm ends, and keep the cleared snow out of the street. The city’s full notice also covers fall clean up and green waste. Read more

City government

The mayor’s column, “Your Tax Dollars at Work: Parks and Recreation,” says the Pumpkin Walk has grown to more than a thousand pumpkins carved by residents and draws visitors from outside the city. Read the full message
The city posted a summary of the significant actions the City Council took at its October 8 business meeting. Read more
The Parks Advisory Committee is looking for resident volunteers to work on projects directed by the City Council and make recommendations. It is unpaid. Apply
Non-emergency concerns such as code enforcement, vandalism, street light outages, and trail maintenance can be reported through the See-Click-Fix portal, which also tracks progress. Anonymous reports cannot receive updates or follow-up questions. Report an issue
The employee spotlight features Angie Poll, an Administrative Professional with the Police Department since 2017, who processes police reports, handles GRAMA requests, and manages case expungements.

Recreation

Two adult fitness classes continue: Step It Up at 9 AM Mondays and Fridays, and Pump It Up resistance training at 9 AM Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Seniors

Recurring senior activities include Think Tuesday games on Tuesdays and pickleball and yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Seniors page

Around town

Earthworks is relocating from 1000 W to 1472 W 300 S, with site prep underway and completion expected in the spring; the new site will sell bulk landscaping products in Syracuse. The company has worked in the city since 2002.
GOAT Floors, a retail flooring supplier, has opened at 1263 W 1700 S.
The Police Department’s Safe Exchange Zone at 1751 S 2000 W has marked blue stalls and 24-hour surveillance for local buy-and-sell transactions.
The Arts Council called its “The Power of Music” concert a success and thanked its outgoing council chair and publicity chair for their work. Arts Council
Two Buffalo Point Elementary students were recognized as Students of the Month for character, citizenship, and accomplishments.
Animal Care of Davis County was recognized during Animal Shelter Appreciation Week; the agency handles cruelty and neglect investigations, lost pet reunions, and adoptions, and can be reached at 801-444-2200. The issue also features an adoptable 7-year-old husky.

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