Grand Rapidians encouraged to be conscious of fallen leaves, blocked storm drains
On Monday, the City of Grand Rapids sent out a reminder to residents asking them to be mindful about where they rake their leaves.
According to Monday's press release, the City's storm drains "are designed to filter out debris that would otherwise end up in the river." During the autumn months, falling leaves can accumulate and block these drains. This results in stormwater being unable to properly drain and "can lead to unnecessary and unwelcome street flooding."
The City of Grand Rapids does have yard waste services available to residents. More information can be found on the City's website.
Upcoming public meetings in the City of Grand Rapids and Kent County
There are 15 public meetings scheduled for the City of Grand Rapids and Kent County next week. A list can be found below:
| Body | Agency | Date | Time |
| Board of Commissioners Strategic Planning Work Session | Kent County | 10/23/23 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Board of Election Commissioners | City of Grand Rapids | 10/23/23 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Stormwater Oversight Commission | City of Grand Rapids | 10/23/23 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Committee on Appointments | City of Grand Rapids | 10/24/23 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Fiscal Committee | City of Grand Rapids | 10/24/23 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Community Development Committee | City of Grand Rapids | 10/24/23 | 9:15 a.m. |
| Committee of the Whole | City of Grand Rapids | 10/24/23 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Public Safety Committee | City of Grand Rapids | 10/24/23 | 12:30 p.m. |
| City Commission | City of Grand Rapids | 10/24/23 | 7:00 p.m. |
| Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority Board | Kent County | 10/25/23 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Authority | City of Grand Rapids | 10/25/23 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Economic Development Corporation | City of Grand Rapids | 10/25/23 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Board of Commissioners | Kent County | 10/26/23 | 8:30 a.m. |
| Plat Board | Kent County | 10/26/23 | 9:00 a.m. |
| City Planning Commission | City of Grand Rapids | 10/26/23 | 12:30 p.m. |
These meetings are subject to change by the City of Grand Rapids and Kent County -- including cancellation.
More information can be found on the City of Grand Rapids's and Kent County's websites.
Also in the News:
- On Thursday, the Grand Rapids Public Museum sent out a press release to announce that its Cultural Heritage Festival will take place on Saturday, Nov. 4.
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