Taking Shape

Taking Shape

As the new home at 918 8th Street approaches its final construction stage, the second Three Rivers Neighborhood Stabilization Grant (NSP) home, located at 701 East Broadway, continues to take shape and develop it’s own character.
“Home #2” has been framed and was receiving its new shingled roof as of Monday, August 18. The contractors will [...]

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Scidmore Park Petting Zoo

Scidmore Park Petting Zoo

Scidmore Park is located at the corner of West Michigan Avenue and Spring Street, across from City Hall.  
Petting Zoo Hours are:
Mothers Day to Fathers Day
Saturday Only – Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Fathers Day to Labor Day
Thursday through Sunday – Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Labor Day to Halloween
Saturday Only – Noon to 5:00 p.m.
2010 Summer Programs are FREE [...]

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Introducing the City of Three Rivers

Introducing the City of Three Rivers

I am excited and proud to have this opportunity to introduce the unique city of Three Rivers. Three Rivers is located approximately 20 miles South of Kalamazoo, and yes, there really are three rivers in Three Rivers: the Portage and Rocky Rivers both flow into the St. Joseph River. Three Rivers is surrounded by many [...]

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Request for Bids – Building Envelope Project

Attached is the Spec Book for the Building Envelope project Invitation to Bid.  Please note that SEALED BIDS are due 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2010.  Pre-bid Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2010.
Added August 31, 2010 – Addendum No. 1 Insulation

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Secretary of State Self-Service

The City has a Self-Service Station in the lobby for license plate renewals.  The machine takes Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
The ATM-style machine gives customers the option of renewing their vehicle tabs without waiting for service at the counter.  Customers simply follow the touch-screen directions and scan the bar code on the renewal notice.  Upon verifying [...]

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Essex Wire Site Cleanup

Remediation activities are estimated to be conducted from August 10th until the 31st.  For more information, please view the fact sheet.
Essex Wire Site Fact Sheet

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Second New Home Construction Begins

Second New Home Construction Begins

Even as the finishing touches are still being put on the new Neighborhood Stabilization Grant (NSP) home located at 918 Eighth Street, construction has already begun on the second NSP home in Three Rivers!
Footing and foundation walls were poured at the new home located at 701 E. Broadway the week of July 26. Framing will [...]

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Deputy Finance Director

The City of Three Rivers is seeking qualified applicants for Deputy Finance Director, exempt, at-will position. The employee performs work of considerable difficulty involving financial analysis, administration of the Accounts Payable, Purchasing and Payroll operations and systems, maintains and administers employee benefits, assists with the preparation of the City’s annual budget and annual audit preparation [...]

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NSP Grant – Looking Good!

NSP Grant – Looking Good!

Contractors have been extremely busy over the past few weeks and are continuing to make significant progress in completing the new City Neighborhood Stabilization Grant (NSP) house at 918 8th St.
With completion expected by mid to late August, final efforts are now being focused on the installation of plumbing fixtures, kitchen appliances, electrical receptacles and [...]

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August 3rd Election

August 3rd Election

Primary Election Notice
August 3, 2010
Notice is hereby given that the Primary Election will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
At the election, candidates of the Republican Party and Democratic Party seeking nomination to the following public offices are to be voted for in St. Joseph County: US Senator, US Representative [...]

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2009 Water Quality Report (CCR)

The following link is for the 2009 water quality report.  Please contact the Department of Public Services at 269.273.1845 for questions.
2009 CCR

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Water Shut Off

The City of Three Rivers Water Department is shutting water off in an area on Thursday, June 24, 2010 from 9 a.m. to aproximately 11 a.m. to retire a water main on South Andrews.  Affected homes include those on Spring Street, Andrews Street, Lafayette Street, Constantine Street, Millard from Andrews to Constantine, and King Street.
In [...]

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Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan

NOTICE OF PUBLIC REVIEW
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
DRAFT FIVE YEAR PARKS & RECREATION PLAN
TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS:
On June 15, 2010 the City of Three Rivers reviewed the goals and objectives of the Draft Five Year Parks and Recreation Plan. During the televised meeting it was indicated that the plan could be reviewed at [...]

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