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 August 2015
Fred Meijer Heartland Trail to be Closed for Resurfacing

The Heartland trail will be closed from Luce Road to W. Superior Street August 17-19 for resurfacing.  All riders and walkers are asked to not use this portion of the trail during this time to ensure proper application and dry time.  Wet asphalt sealer does not come off a bike or your clothes easily.  Thanks for your understanding.
DART Service Expanding Effective August 17, 2015

 

The Alma Transportation Center will begin out of town service to Ithaca on a scheduled basis. Service locations in Ithaca are the DHHS/Commerce Drive area and the Gratiot County Courthouse. Buses will leave the Alma Transit Center for Ithaca at 9:45 am, 11:45 am, and 4:15 pm daily. Riders wishing to go from Ithaca to Alma or St. Louis will be picked up between 10-10:30 am, 12-12:30 pm, and 4:30-5 pm. All rides for the Ithaca service must be scheduled by contacting our dispatch by 7:30 pm the previous business day.

 

We are also extending the St. Louis service to Breckenridge. Our St. Louis routes will begin in Breckenridge when requested. Buses leave the Alma Transportation Center daily at 8:50 am, 10:50 am, 12:50 pm, 3:20 pm, and 5:20 pm. Service is then provided in St. Louis between 9-9:30 am, 11-11:30 am, 1-1:30 pm, 3:30-4 pm, and 5:30-6 pm. Priority everyday service is available to St. Louis residents. Breckenridge riders must schedule their rides by contacting our dispatch by 7:30 pm the previous business day.

 

Out of town Riders will be taken to the Alma Transportation Center and then transferred to the appropriate bus. The out of town schedule is available on our website.

 

One Way Cost for out of town rides: Adults/Juniors: $3, Reduced Fare: $1.50, Gold Card Seniors: $1.00. Call 463-6016 for more details or to schedule your ride today. 

Construction Update 

  
City Manager Moore has prepared an in-depth report on the city's construction projects.  For a look at that report, please follow the link.

Don't forget the 2nd Annual Alma Grand Prix of Cyclocross day of racing at the "old airport" site, east of Bridge Ave. on September 12th.  It promises to be another great event. Check out the link for more info or like them on Facebook.

Lucky MacDuck Logo Lucky MacDuck Day

 

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12, 2015 for the 14th Annual Lucky MacDuck Community Day. The activities will be held south of the Alma Public Library at Highland Park beginning at 9:00 a.m. Lucky MacDuck is a day of fun, games and activities for the young and young at heart!

  

There will lots of children's "quacktivities," an art exhibit, music, dancing, food, drinks and a 50/50 raffle.  As always, the day concludes with the infamous Lucky MacDuck Derby down the Pine River.

 

For more information and to purchase your ducks, stop in at ABC Music, True-Value Hardware, Alma Community Art Center, Alma Farm Market, and on site that day. For more info,call 989-285-3171.  

Boots for Heroes 5k

 

The St. Louis/Alma American Legion Post #256 is hosting a 5k run/walk, "Boots for Heroes" in St. Louis on Saturday, 9/12/15.  The first 200 registered runners/walkers at www.runsignup.com will be guaranteed a t-shirt and goody bag.  For more information, contact Kim Hagerty, President St. Louis/Alma American Legion Auxiliary at 989-832-2227.

 

Water Conservation Tips
  • Monitor your water bill for unusually high use. Your bill and water meter are tools that can help you discover leaks.

  • Learn how to use your water meter to check for leaks.
  • Reward kids for the water-saving tips they follow.

  • Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.

  • Grab a wrench and fix that leaky faucet. It's simple, inexpensive, and you can save 140 gallons a week.



Summer taxes are due September 15th.

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City of Alma

In This Issue
Rail Trail Resurfacing
Water Conservation Tips
Construction Update
Cyclocross Grand Prix
Relay for Life
Lucky MacDuck
Water Conservation Tips
DON'T FORGET!

City of Alma offices/services closings: 

   

Labor Day:
9/7/15

Thanksgiving:
11/26/15
11/27/15

Christmas:
12/24/15
12/25/15

City of Alma Officials:

 

Mayor

 

Vice-Mayor

 

Commissioner
 
Commissioner 

 

 Commissioner

 

Commissioner

Nick Piccolo
Commissioner

 

City Manager
(989-463-8336

 

Aeric Ripley
Asst. City Manager/  DDA Director
(989)463-8336

 

Public Safety Director
(989)463-8317

 

Public Services Director
(989)463-8346

 

City Clerk
(989)463-8336

 

City Assessor
(989)463-8356

 

Building Inspector
(989)463-8356

 

Finance Director
(989)463-8346

 

Transportation Services Director
(989)463-6016

 

Library Director
(989)463-3966

 

Controller
(989)463-8346
  
463-8317

 

Fire (business)
463-8359

 

Public Services
463-8346

 

Municipal Garage
463-8339

 

Cemetery
463-8901

 

Forestry
463-8901

 

Library
463-3966

 

DART
463-6016

 

Water
463-8349

 

Wastewater
463-6506

 

Public Access
463-5883

 

Housing Commission
463-4200
  
Emergency
911
City of Alma
525 E. Superior St., PO Box 278
Alma, MI 48801-0278
(989)463-8336