Notification came out that there will be a general election held for mayor (4 year term), two City Council seats (4 yr. terms) and one City Council seat (2 yr. term). Candidates need to file with the city recorder at the city offices (363 W. Independence Blvd, Harrisville) during normal office hours between June 1 and June 7.
Thinking of warm spring weather ahead, applications are being accepted for the community garden plots. These are 8’ X 8’ raised beds, located on the east side of the City offices. For more information, contact Laurence Boswell @ 801-782-4100 ext. 1004 or go to the City office.
Spring comes with baseball and softball sign-ups for grades K-9, from March 1st through March 31st. The 2017 games will start the first week of May. There are several seasonal employee openings for the summer recreation programs. For further information, visit the City website for registration and youth employment opportunities.
Harrisville City has a new website! And several ways to follow with up dated information with Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
IRS phone Scam: There are multiple people these days who are claiming they are the IRS. Find out how to avoid such scams. For more information please visit our police department page at:
www.cityofharrisville.com/police-department
CERT: Basic Training Class Community Emergency Team March 2- April 12, 2017 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Mar. 2 Disaster Prepared
Mar. 9 Fire Safety
Mar. 16 Disaster Medical Operations, Part 1
Mar. 23 Disaster Medical Operations, Part 2
Mar. 30 Light Search & Rescue
Apr. 6 Disaster Psychology/Team Organization Apr. 12 Course Review & Disaster Simulation
Classes will be held at: OWATC Health Tech Bldg. Cross Hall – 1st Floor 200 N. Washington Blvd (NE corner of campus)
For sign-ups and further information go to the City’s website: www.cityofharrisville.com.
Heritage Days’ date has been announced for August 5, 2017. The committee is taking booth applications now.
HARRISVILLE YOUTH CITY COUNCIL NEEDS YOU! To all Harrisville youth ages 14-17: If you want to become involved in civic issues Be engaged in solving community problems Help in building community pride and service then this is a great opportunity the Harrisville Youth City Council. This is a great opportunity to:
• Plan and participate in the best events and activities all year
• Gain experience in leadership and civic duties.
• Gain and exchange valuable training in leadership
• Citizenship and government organization. Youth City Council members in other cities have found their experience has helped them on their resumes for college scholarships, employment applications, etc.
Get an application at the Harrisville City contact Austin Tracy for more information atracy@cityofharrisville.com.
