The Three Rivers Police Department received a COPS grant and would like your suggestions for community policing to better serve our community. We can accomplish much more when we work together! We would like ideas concerning community safety issues, neighborhood improvements, and ways to resolve issues. We would like to provide needed information to small groups and organizations. Contact the Department if there is a subject of interest for your organization. Feel free to pass your ideas along to an officer or call the Department at 278-1235 during business hours. Always remember to call Central Dispatch at 467-4195 for non-emergency…
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There is a water main break in the 300 block of South Douglas. Due to this break the water will be shut off in that area and then back on at noon. As a preventative measure during the work, the City will chlorinate the water system until the project is complete and a good sample is confirmed from that area. If you have questions, please call the Three Rivers Department of Public Servces at 273.1845.
On Tuesday around 11:00 a.m. the City of Three Rivers experienced wide-spread rusty water problems. Upon investigation it was determined that unauthorized and untimely flushing of hydrants had taken place by a private enterprise. This problem will be dealt with as soon as possible and hopefully will not reoccur. If there are any prolonged problems call the DPS office at 273-1845. Thank you for your patience. Mark Glessner DPS Water Superintendent
The City of Three Rivers will hold a public hearing on the proposed Drinking Water Revolving Funds Project Plan improvements for the purpose of receiving comments from interested persons. The hearing will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday April 20, 2010 at the City Hall located at 333 W. Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers, MI 49093. The purpose of the proposed improvements addressed in the Project Plan is to address the preliminary MDNRE order received by the City in November 2009 regarding disinfection of the City’s drinking water system, and additional drinking water distribution system projects throughout the City. It…
An excerpt below from Chapter 20 of the City Code lists the designation of snow routes. Please remove your vehicles from the designated snow routes until accumulated snow or ice can be removed from the full width of the street. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our streets clear! (B) Designation of Snow Routes. The following streets within the City shall be designated as snow routes: Constantine Street, Main Street (South, North), Hoffman Street (West, East), Sixth Avenue, Fifth Avenue – Wood Street to Portage Avenue, North Wood Street, Michigan Avenue (East, West), Broadway Street (West, East), Eighth…
The St. Joseph County Land Use Council is planning a 1.5 mile, non-motorized trail connecting the City of Three Rivers with St. Joseph County’s Meyer Broadway Park in Fabius Township. Fabius Township and the City have shown support for the project. Waste Management has offered support with financial resources to cover the 20 percent required cost share. For more information, the grant application is available. LIAA Trail Connector Grant Application
The City is experiencing an increase in rusty water complaints throughout the City. We believe much of the problem is from the chlorination of the system as a result of positive bacteriological tests in the fall months. We are investigating the cause of the positive samples. We will continue to monitor the water supply and chlorinate as recommended. Chlorine is an oxidizer, and it is reacting with the iron in the water and the deposits in the water mains. We are doing our best to combat the problem with hydrant flushing as we receive complaints. If we are required to…
The Three Rivers Fire Department is collecting donations of gifts and wrapping paper for those in need this holiday season. Donations can be dropped off at City Hall, Armstrong International, and Century 21 Real Estate, all located in Three Rivers. Gifts will be delivered to approximately 60 families on Christmas Eve, December 24, from 3 – 9 p.m. by firefighters and several volunteers.
While we are all dreaming of a white Christmas, we are hoping that the ground does not freeze until mid-January. Scidmore Park playground installation is planned for the week of January 4.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Three Rivers City Commission will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall, 333 West Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers, Michigan, 49093.