News from BG: April 19, 2023
2023 Residential Paving Projects to Begin April 17th

The portion of the 2023 paving projects associated with the use of ARPA funds and the paving of residential roads is set to begin Monday, April 17th. Contractors plan to begin with the removal and replacement of curbs, ADA ramps, and certain sections of sidewalk. To remain in compliance with current ADA standards and to improve pedestrian safety, certain areas will require a reconfiguration and relocation of ADA curb ramps. Once concrete work is complete, milling and paving of streets will occur in the following order:

Beginning the week of April 17th:
Wren Rd., Martin Rd., Cardinal Rd., Teal Trail, Warbler Ct, Oriole Rd., Lafayette Blvd., and portions of Finch Dr.

Followed by:
South Orleans Ave., Rosewood Dr., Hickory Ct., Cedar Ln., Oakwood Ct., Rosewood Ct., Dogwood Ct., Rosewood Dr., Beech Ln., Devonshire St., Cobblestone Dr., Somerset St., and Tamarac Ln.

Followed by:
Garden Ct., Wallace, Parker St., Vine St., and Lambert Dr.

This schedule is dependent on weather and progress of work.

As a reminder, Mayor Aspacher and Council previously allocated ARPA funds toward the paving of residential roads throughout the City. This is occurring over a 3-year period – 2022, 2023, and 2024.

The contract completion date for this portion of the project is October 2023. Follow along with this project and other capital projects on the Capital Projects Map.
Community Action Plan Micro-Grants Applications

In an effort to encourage the advancements of the Community Action Plan (CAP), The City of Bowling Green has allocated funds for micro-grants ranging from $500 up to $5,000. Funds distributed provide organizations and neighborhood groups with support for activities that promote citizen engagement, enhance neighborhood beautification, improve safety, encourage economic development, and/or address neighborhood needs and aspirations. 

Individuals or organizations are encouraged to submit an application that meets the following conditions: advance the principles/ideals of the Community Action Plan, be well planned, demonstrate that funds will be effectively and efficiently used (where possible, show collaboration with others to reduce costs), and explain how receipt of the grant will impact the project. This explanation must be included as part of the grant application.  

Applications will be accepted starting April 17, 2023, and ending May 19, 2023, at 4:30 pm. Candidates chosen for funding will be notified by June 1, 2023. Successful applicants must attend a City Council meeting to be recognized.
2023 Parks and Recreation Summer Guide 

The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is excited to release the 2023 Summer Youth Program Guide, which contains information on camps, sports, safety town, swim lessons, theater programs, and more. 

"There are many programs focused on play and learning in this guide, and I hope you will sign your kids (or grandkids) up for some of them. We are proud to partner with other community groups, such as the Wood County District Public Library, Horizon Youth Theater, the Right Direction, and others, to provide programming. These are your parks, programs & facilities; take the time to play in them this summer!" said Parks and Recreation Director, Kristin Otley.

Resident registration begins on April 24th, and non-resident registration begins on May 8th. For questions or more information, please contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 419-354-6223.
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Win a Free Energy Efficiency Kit

Earth Day is this Saturday, and Efficiency Smart is giving away an energy efficiency kit full of items that can help you save energy in your home!

To enter, simply visit Efficiency Smart's Facebook page and comment on their give away post pinned to the top of the page with one thing you have done to save energy. One person who comments will win the energy efficiency kit!

Your comment must be received by 11:59 PM EST on 4/22 to participate. Only customers of participating municipal electric systems are eligible to win.