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City manager reports bulky-waste pickups, human-services aid and summer events
Summary
City manager John presented the Aug. 3 report: the city begins more than 680 scheduled bulky-waste pickups, Human Services reported roughly $14,003 in assistance (housing, utility and incidental supports), senior farmers‑market card distribution programs and upcoming community events including National Night Out on Aug. 4.
City manager John delivered the department report covering public works, human services, senior services and recreation. He said the city began more than 680 scheduled bulky‑waste pickups with the next collection cycle scheduled for the first week of November. "This is the city manager's report for 08/03/2026," he said at the start of his remarks.
On human services, the manager reported $14,002.69 in total financial assistance during the reporting period; the transcript breaks that figure into lines described as $10,201 for housing assistance, $3,451 for utility assistance and $616 for job‑related incidentals. The senior center has issued farmers‑market cards (transcribed as 430 cards) allowing eligible seniors to spend about $17,200 at local markets. The Norwich Police Department will host the 43rd annual National Night Out on Aug. 4 at Brown Park.
The manager concluded by thanking volunteers and students who contributed to signage and public‑space artwork across the city. Council members asked no substantive questions during the report beyond brief clarifications on future events and the manager's outreach.
