Volume III Number 6 | March 01, 2020

News for Neighbors!

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Yes, we are still trapping coyotes in Riverdale. In response to several complaints about coyotes running and roaming in the land between Woods Estates and Deerbrook, the City has authorized River Valley Wildlife to set up snares and capture the animals.

Why are we still trapping coyotes? Click here to find out.

Changes are in store for MRT bike riders when they get to Riverdale. Several projects will be completed in the coming months to make the Mississippi River Trail a safer and more enjoyable route for bikers and address privacy and traffic safety concerns expressed in prior years by the residents of Havens Acres.

Check out how we're making Riverdale more bike-friendly by clicking here!

IT system upgraded at City Hall. The computer network, hardware and internet connection at City Hall were all upgraded last week as part of a planned improvement to the City’s capabilities.

Find out how things have changed down at City Hall!

The rehabilitation of some of the streets in the Havens Acres neighborhood gets underway this week. Heavy road construction is currently slated to begin in June. Learn More! The greenspace consultant hired by the City to conduct the year-long invasive plants audit and landscaping contract is in Riverdale this week, beginning to work on re-shaping many of our public spaces. Learn More!

The City of Riverdale and Republic Services work out a solution for the collection of bulky waste and yard waste collection for the duration of the service interruption related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn More! Mayor Mike Bawden extended the closure of the community room at City Hall and ordered the city parks closed for the month of April based on advice from state and local health officials related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn More!

What's news with you? We're always looking for ways to celebrate what's going on in Riverdale - and our website/newsletter is a great way to do it. If you have some news you want to share with your neighbors, click here and fill out the form , then send us your news! We'll take a look and get in touch. Then we might just make you famous! :D

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