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NEWS RELEASE
City of Carbondale, Illinois
Maintenance and Environmental Services Division
September 7, 2010

City of Carbondale to Host Refuse and Recycling Workshop September 14, 2010

The City of Carbondale will host a workshop on refuse and recycling that will emphasize the City’s recycling programs. Discussion will focus on the curbside recycling, drop-off recycling, and landscape/special waste collection programs. City staff will explain the importance of these programs and what residents must do to participate.

Information and games will be a part of this fun and interactive educational opportunity. The event will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center on September 14, 2010 from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in Room 108. The event is free and open to the public. New residents and those with recycling questions are especially encouraged to attend.

For more information residents may call the City of Carbondale Maintenance and Environmental Services office at 457-3275. Information about refuse and recycling services can also be found on the City of Carbondale Web site www.explorecarbondale.com  and www.CarbondaleRecycles.com
 

NEWS RELEASE
City of Carbondale, Illinois
Department of Public Works
August 30, 2010

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE - REED STATION ROAD
FROM EAST BUSINESS DRIVE (GATOR TIRE) TO EMAC’S DRIVEWAY

Reed Station Road will be closed to all traffic from East Business Drive (Gator Tire) to EMAC’s driveway. This closure is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31st, and will be in effect for approximately one week depending on the weather. All access to the businesses north of the closure will be from Illinois Route 13. All access to the businesses south of the closure will be from Old Route 13 (Walnut Street).

For additional information, contact the City’s Engineering Division at 457-3270.
 

NEWS RELEASE
City of Carbondale, Illinois
Department of Public Works
August 23, 2010

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE - REED STATION ROAD
FROM NEON INTERNET’S DRIVEWAY TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS PIPING CONTRACTOR’S DRIVEWAY

Reed Station Road will be closed to all traffic from the Neon Internet driveway to Southern Illinois Piping Contractor’s driveway. This closure is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 25th, and will be in effect for two to three weeks depending on the weather. All access to the businesses north of the closure will be from Illinois Route 13. All access to the businesses south of the closure will be from Old Route 13 (Walnut Street).

For additional information, call the City of Carbondale’s Engineering Division at 618-457-3270.

NEWS RELEASE
City of Carbondale, Illinois
Office of the City Clerk
August 17, 2010

CITY OF CARBONDALE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ELECTION PETITION PACKETS AVAILABLE BEGINNING AUGUST 24TH

In April 2011, the City of Carbondale will hold an election to select a Mayor and three City Council Members for four-year terms. Information and petition forms will be available in the City Clerk’s Office beginning on August 24, 2010.

This election is for the Mayor’s seat presently held by Mayor Brad Cole and for the City Council seats presently held by Council Members Steven Haynes, Lance Jack and Mary Pohlmann. The seats of City Council Members Corene McDaniel, Chris Wissmann and Joel Fritzler expire in 2013.

Signed nominating petitions must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office during the statutory filing period of Monday, November 15, through Monday, November 22, 2010.

If five or more candidates file for the position of Mayor and/or thirteen or more candidates file for the three City Council positions, a primary election will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. The General Election will be held on April 5, 2011. The Mayor and new City Council members will take office on May 3, 2011.

The City Clerk's Office is located in Room 165 of City Hall, 200 S. Illinois Avenue. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Phone inquiries may be addressed to City Clerk Janet Vaught at 618-457-3280 or e-mail inquiries may be sent to jvaught@ci.carbondale.il.us