Work is progressing on the walking/biking trail along 200 W, north of 750 North. Asphalt will be put in during the next couple of months. The trail will be paved and open to non-motorized traffic only.
The City would like to remind everyone the time for burning is past for the spring. The "Residential Burn Windows" are March 30 to May 30 and September 15 to October 30. There will be updates on the fall window later.
Willard Dike Area: Plans are being drawn up for a new recreation area behind the waterfall located at 300 North and Main Street. This project is also possible due to the award of a grant. When using the existing trails, please be considerate of others by cleaning up after your pets and not littering. Paintballing is not allowed anywhere in the dike area.
Police Department: Chief Loveland would like to remind residents of the following: Speed limit on City Streets unless otherwise posted is 25 mph. Slow down on the way to and from the youth baseball games and watch for kids walking, biking, or riding scooters and skateboards.
City Parks: Do not drive or park on the grass. Keep an eye on children and report any suspicious behavior or vandalism to Box Elder County Dispatch at 435-723-6890.
Warm weather also is the time when the police departments see an increase in thefts. Lock car doors and lock your house when you leave. Don’t leave items in plain sight such as change, purses and electronics. Also make sure trailers hitches and doors are locked. Keep garage doors shut so possible thieves can’t take inventory as they drive by.
Emergency Notification Systems: Reverse 911 systems help us get important information out to residents. Many no longer have home phones. To register your cell phones go to http://www.boxeldercounty.org/emergency-notification-system.htm. Another system available is an app called Code Red. The basic app is free and you can download it to receive emergency notifications.
The 4th of July theme for this year’s celebration is “Willard—Land that I Love,” starting July 2nd with the Patriotic Program and going through Saturday July 4th ending at the east park for fireworks at 9:30. Donations toward the fireworks are greatly appreciated at the City office. A schedule of events is available on the website: www.willardcity.com or at the City Hall.
The filing period for the 2015 Willard City Municipal Election closed June 8, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. The following individuals filed as candidates: For City Council’s 4-year term (3 positions available) Jared Profaizer, Michael Crossley & Delmar Fredde.
Lawn Watering: The City Council has not placed water restrictions on lawn watering at this time. We do ask that you help conserve water by: not watering between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Set sprinklers on manual and adjust your schedule according to the weather. Go to http://www.slowtheflow.org/ for how often to water and general conservation ideas.
Welcome "SNOASIS, a shave-ice snack bar, located at 580 W 7425 S South Willard, a local business serving up a tasty cool refreshing summer treat. They are only open for the summer and only on Monday nights from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Take advantage of this local business and take your family for a Monday evening treat.
