April edition
The Baldwin Beacon, Vol. 29, April 10th
Spring is finally official, with the weird weather of February and March behind us… hopefully.
Sidewalk Projects in the Works
The 11th Street and Gap sidewalk project has proceeded well, with concrete poured down 11th and most of the drainage infrastructure work completed between Baker and Ames. Some driveways and intersections are not complete due to the time needed for the concrete to cure. Once the first half is cured, the second half will be poured. If the weather cooperates, 11th Street should be finished and open to through traffic in about a month.
Quayle Street concrete work is also mostly completed. High Street from 4th to 2nd is currently in progress, now that the waterline installation is mostly finished. 2nd Street from Fremont Street to the Highway is also in progress. Check for updates on this project and the Maple Leaf Trail, Phases I and II, at the project hub page on the City website.
Community Center Renovation
Work on the new Community Center continues to move along. Concrete parking space has been poured along 8th Street, and the second floor is taking shape. Construction is expected to be complete by early June. New photos of the building are available on the City website, at the button below.
2024 Consumer Confidence Report Now Available
Baldwin City Public Works Department submits an annual report to the state of Kansas regarding the quality of our drinking water. The 2024 Consumer Confidence Report, covering the calendar year 2023, is now available here. There were no violations of state requirements during this time period.
Consumer Confidence Reports from the last five (5) years are available on this page.
New Waterline Installation Project
City crews have been working on the installation of a new waterline along High Street on the east side of town. More water line installation is planned for later this year, and the timeline for this section was bumped up in order to get it completed before the sidewalk construction in progress for the same area.
Citywide Cleanup is June 8, from 8am-2pm. As always, proof of residency is required. You do not have to live within City limits, but must have a Baldwin City address. Call Mattie if you have questions about what is and isn’t accepted: 785-594-6907.
Police Department Now Hiring
Interested in working in the best small town in Kansas? Check out what the Baldwin City Police Department can offer you, in addition to a hometown family atmosphere and the best colleagues in the world:
Police Officer Pay range $24.00 to $29.55 DOQ
Signing Bonus of $3000 ($1500 upon start and $1500 upon academy graduation)
Skill Incentive program – Up to $6250 additional annual compensation for special skills (i.e. language, education, military etc.)
Paid Military Leave
50% College tuition reimbursement for classes pertaining to profession
Apply on the City website or stop by the Law Enforcement Center to pick up an application.
Citywide Yard Sale sign up is now available through May 28. Sign up online from the City website, or stop in at City Hall or the Library to get a paper form. Digital & print maps will be available at the Library, City Hall, and in the Maple Weekly.
Take Back Day
Dispose of your expired, unused, unwanted prescription drugs, no questions asked! #TakeBackDay is Saturday, April 27th, 10am-2pm. Stop by the Law Enforcement Center at 203 1st Street, or find another collection site near you.
