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City announces spring leaf pickup, utilities aggregation details and school easement progress
Summary
City officials announced a spring leaf pickup schedule starting May 4 (north of State Street) and May 11 (south of State Street), explained a recent water‑main break and improved notification procedures, and said residents are automatically enrolled in the utilities aggregate program with an opt‑out option; school easement work is underway with utilities coordinating.
City officials used the April 21 council meeting to announce several operational items for residents.
Leaf pickup: Safety/service director Mr. Cabazello said the city will provide a spring leaf pickup (paper bags only). Collection north of State Street will begin Monday, May 4 (weather permitting) and collection south of State Street will begin Monday, May 11; each area is scheduled for roughly one week of pickup.
Recent water break and notification improvements: Mr. Cabazello also reported a water main break that occurred about 10 days earlier on a Sunday. City utilities, fire and police coordinated to address the break and the water service was restored by about 11 a.m.; staff said they will tighten notification procedures to alert residents more quickly in future incidents.
Utilities aggregation program: Councilors asked about the city’s aggregate electricity program. Mr. Cabazello said residents who receive a program letter are automatically enrolled and may opt out by returning a provided envelope; those who do not receive a letter may contact city hall to enroll. The transcript records a negotiated rate of 0.979 per kilowatt‑hour (reported as just under 10 cents) at the time of the meeting; Mr. Cabazello cautioned rates could change with broader energy-market activity.
School easements for new school water service: The council discussed easements needed for the new school’s water connections after Treasurer Michael Douglas raised the issue; city utilities staff said they met on site with the mayor and utilities and expect to proceed.
Residents seeking more information were told to contact city hall for program details and to watch city notices for leaf pickup updates.
