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Saturday May 19

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  • Speed Trailer Placement - Week of May 16th Hall between King/Spicer
  • Eaton Rapids Paddle Club - Next Paddle is May 24th!
  • Concert in the Park - Every Tuesday in June & August at 7:00 p.m.
  • Music & Movies - Every Thursday in June & August at 7:00 p.m.

Top 5 Things To Do in ER-May!

Top 5 in ERAre you Bored?  Tired of doing the same old...same old?  Trying to make that dollar stretch further?  Well here are some fun ideas that you can do during the month of May right here in Eaton Rapids! 

Concert in the Park

Concert in the ParkFree Tuesday Night Music Concerts!  Performance is from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at GAR Island Parks.  We will also be offering free Thursday Music and Movie nights  at the Amphitheater.  These events will run June through August......The Island Way of Life!

Classic Boat & Car Show

Car ShowCome to McArthur River Park on May 19th!  There will be a Classic Boat and Car Show from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.!  Come to this family friendly event and enjoy the day along the beautiful banks of the Grand River!

Memorial Day Parade

Memorial Day ParadeThe City of Eaton Rapids will once again pay tribute to the men and women who have given their lives for our freedom. The parade will start at 11:00am. The parade route is from Marilin St. to Knight St. A breif ceremony will be held on G.A.R. Island park immediately after the parade. Please come out and pay tribute the fallen men and women of Michigan and their families.

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City Street Clock

06 January 2012

Street ClockThe City of Eaton Rapids is proud and excited to be unveiling at the 175th Anniversary and July 4th Activities the newest addition of a City Street Clock.  The Clock will be located at the corner of Hamlin and Main Street, in front of City Hall.  We are currently looking for sponsorship, which can be at various levels.  Sponsorship can be from various clubs, organizations, churches, families, in memory of loved ones, etc.

The Street Clock will be 17 feet tall, will have four sides, will be back lit and will have an assortment of different chimes and music.

For your Sponsorship, depending on the level of your donation, your name will be permanentley cast on the base of the clock.  Spots are limited, so you need to get your order in and reserved as soon as possible.  Forms can be picked up at City Hall or downloaded here.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Mayor at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Police News

07 May 2012

Police News

On Saturday, April 28th, Eaton Rapids P.D. particiapted in the Drug Take Back Initiative sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.  This is a twice yearly event that is designed to remove expired and unwanted prescription and non-prescription medications from households.  Eaton Rapids P.D. was one of two agencies in Eaton County that participated. 

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Community Spotlight...

09 May 2012

City HallCity Hall

Welcome to your town center......Eaton Rapids City Hall.  City Hall is located at 200 S. Main Street, right in the HEART of Eaton Rapids Downtown.  Your City Hall site has a lot of history to Eaton Rapids.  Here are some "fun facts" that we bet you didn't know about the location of City Hall!

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Who's Who in Eaton Rapids

09 May 2012

ONLY Eaton RapidsThe ONLY Eaton Rapids

The City of Eaton Rapids would like to give you some "fun facts" about the ONE AND ONLY.......ONLY EATON RAPIDS ON EARTH!  You might wonder how we got this distinguished title.....you will be amazed! 

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News from the State

10 May 2012

SnyderMinors who seek medical help after drinking too much alcohol will get some amnesty from prosecution under legislation signed by Gov. Rick Snyder. 

The legislation that the Republican governor signed Tuesday provides medical amnesty for minors who seek treatment for alcohol poisoning either for themselves or another person. 

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Fine Arts

Marching Band

The Greyhound Band Excels!

Greyhound Sports

Sports

Greyhounds sports update 

Community Education

Community Education

E. R. Community Education

Superintendent's View

 Superintendent William DeFrance

The Superintendents View!

Eaton Rapids School District News

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Council Agendas

Council agenda's are posted to the website by Friday around 12:00pm. Our meeting schedule is a Work Session on the 1st and 3rd Monday's at 5pm and Council Meetings on the 2nd and 4th Monday's at 7pm. All meetings are held at City Hall on the 2nd floor.

May 21st Agenda

Archive Agenda's

Council Minutes

The City of Eaton Rapids maintains the minutes of all official meetings. Below is a link to the most recent meeting minutes along with a link to our minutes archive.

May 14th Minutes

Archived Minutes 

City Charter

The City of Eaton Rapids... The link below will take you to the Eaton Rapids City Charter.  Please be advised that the Complete and Official copy is available at City Hall.

City Charter

Recent City Charter Amendments

City Code

The City of Eaton Rapids has many ordinances to keep our citizens safe. The link below will take you to the Eaton Rapids City Code and Ordinances

City Code

City Budget

The City of Eaton Rapids budget is from July 1st to June 30th of each year. Below is a link to the current year's budget.

2011-2012 Budget

City Map

The City of Eaton Rapids is home to many wonderful parks, walking trails and businesses. The link below will take you to a map of the city to help you get there. Over the next couple of months we will introduce a more interactive map.

City Map

DDA

The DDA (Downtown Development Authority) meets on the 2nd Friday at 7am at City Hall. Below are the most recent meeting minutes.

DDA Agenda

DDA Minutes

LDFA

The LDFA (Local Development Finance Authority) meets as needed.  Meetings are generally held on Friday morning's at 7:30am at City Hall. Below is a link to the most recent meeting minutes

LDFA Agenda

LDFA Minutes

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Announcements

Be sure to check out the new website for the new Island City Dog Park Club

May 18th-19th - Eaton Rapids Relay for Life 1 p.m. to 1 p.m. at Union Street Community Center

May 19th - Classic Boat & Car Show at 10:00 a.m. at McArthur River Drive

Wednesday, May 23rd - Farmers Market Opening, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the ERMC Parking Lot

Monday, May 28th - Memorial Day Parade 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, June 7th - Music and Movies every Thursday June through August 7:00 p.m. at the Amphitheater

Tuesday, June 12th - Friends of Island Music Night every Tuesday June through August 7:00 p.m.at GAR Island Park

Monday, August 6th - Teddi Cook Memorial Blood Drive 12-6 p.m. in the ERMC Main Conference Room

Friday, August 17th - Foundation Golf Outing

Friday, September 14th - Free Health Fair, ERMC Main Conference Room

Friday, October 12th - Auxiliary Fall Gala, 5 p.m. at the English Inn

Thursday, October 18th - Foundation Planned Giving Seminar

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