National Night Out
by Mayor Tammy
It's that time of year when we are all trying to get our family outings organized before the start of the new school year. While we are focused on these getaways and starting to think of school supplies, I wanted to remind you about a great opportunity to get together with your friends and neighbors for the purpose of building community and preventing crime.
Now in its 31st year, National Night Out is designed to help promote crime prevention programs, such as neighborhood watch, in order to ensure safer communities. This celebration brings together neighborhoods, friends, and individuals to cultivate relationships and form strong bonds with one another, which combine to form the fabric of who we are in Meridian. ...READ MORE
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Proposed Utility Rates Increase
It’s August and we’re in the throes of the dog days of summer. As many of us reach for the thermostat or the water hose, it’s important to remember that the modern conveniences we all take for granted require upkeep, maintenance and modernization – much like anything else. The water we consume on a daily basis, for instance, requires a pretty large plant and a vast network of people and equipment that operate behind-the-scenes. Those conveniences, though, come with a price.
New this month, utility customers in the City of Meridian will find an insert in their utility bills explaining proposed water and sewer rate increases. The total of these modest increases will be minimal to the average utility user and will equate to less than $5 for the vast majority of our customers. ... READ MORE
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Photo Caption
Concert at the Kleiner Park Bandshell
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