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Mayor`s Weekly Website Message for Week of March 8, 2010
03/08/2010 |
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CSX Railroad spokesman Chris Garrett has notified the Mayor’s Office that the railroad crossings at Washington Avenue and Wabash Avenue are scheduled to be closed for repairs on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 8, 9 and 10. These two crossings are scheduled to be open again on Thursday, March 11. This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change due to inclimate weather or for other unforeseen reasons. Because all railroad crossings in the City of Vincennes are owned by CSX Railroad, the City is not allowed to perform any kind of repairs or maintenance on them. Anyone encountering railroad track crossings which are in need of repair are encouraged to report it immediately to CSX. The number to call is 1-800-848-4542. After dialing this number, please press 7…then please press 4 to speak to a CSX Operator. At each crossing, a white metal plate with black numbers and letters is attached to one of the flashing light poles which contain information necessary for CSX to identify individual crossings. Vincennes Mayor Al Baldwin extends congratulations to the coaches, players and families of the Vincennes Rivet Lady Patriots Basketball Team. The City of Vincennes is extremely proud of your tremendous efforts and is greatly appreciative of the positive recognition you bring to our community. For your convenience, information regarding the “Sixth Street Project” is now available on the City Website’s Main Page. Just click on the “Sixth Street Project” icon in the upper right corner of the main page for information about the proposed 6th Street realignment project which involves new bridge construction and grade separation associated with 3 different rail line crossings located within the City of Vincennes. This website link from Beam, Longest and Neff, L.L.C. provides detailed information about the project and will keep the community updated on current developments and public involvement opportunities. Mayor Baldwin strongly encourages every City resident to complete & return the U.S. Census forms when you receive them in the mail. It is vitally important that everyone be counted because Census information determines how many seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives as well as boundaries of legislative districts. Businesses use census data to locate supermarkets, shopping centers, new housing and other facilities. Census information helps determine locations for schools, roads, hospitals, child-care and senior citizen centers, and more. Every year, more than $300 billion in federal funds is awarded to states and communities based on census data. The Vincennes City Inspector`s Office reminds all rental property owners that the deadline for the 2010 “Rental Registration” expired Friday, February 19. The fee for 2010 Rental remains at $20.00 per unit. This is not an “Inspection Fee”. For more information or to have any questions answered, please call the Inspector’s Office at 882-3338. The Vincennes Police Department is promoting a child passenger safety public service geared to protect Hoosier children’s lives on the nation’s highways. The Vincennes Police Department is establishing a permanent fitting station during normal business hours. This permanent fitting station will be staffed by a nationally certified child passenger safety technician who will inspect car seats and instruct families how to properly secure them in their vehicles. Statistics show that at least four out of five car seats are used incorrectly. Improper use of a child safety seat can lead to severe injury and or death. Parents and caregivers can call the Vincennes Police Department at (812)882-1630 to schedule an appointment to have their car seat installation checked. Also, adults will be provided material and instruction on proper child passenger safety and car seat installation. Now through March 31, the City`s Compost Collection site on Old Terre Haute Road is open every Monday and Thursday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. for residents to dump their own yard debris, leaves and limbs. You must empty your containers and take those containers with you. The site is closed on Saturdays. Operating hours beginning April 1 are scheduled to be from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The 2010 Recycling Pickup Schedule is posted on this website on the “City Announcements” page. Mayor Baldwin expresses his thanks & appreciation to everyone in helping keep Vincennes green & growing. All residents are reminded the “Mayor’s Assistance Center” (M.A.C.) is available by calling 882-H.E.L.P. To respond immediately to the needs and concerns of every Vincennes resident, Mayor Baldwin has established 882-H.E.L.P. (882-4357) as the M.A.C. phone number for assistance. This dedicated phone line is open to receive calls from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. regarding items that need to be addressed immediately. Mayor Baldwin says, “If you see a street light out, streets that needs to be fixed, an abandoned vehicle, a dilapidated house or building, or any other situation you feel needs the City’s immediate attention, just call 882-H.E.L.P. |
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