This Friday, November 1, is Extra Mile Day. This is a chance for residents to "go the extra mile" and also recognize other individuals and organizations that do the same.
Read more about the Extra Mile Day movement at https://extramileamerica.org/.
Here is the text of the official proclamation:
WHEREAS, Brigham City, Utah is a community that acknowledges that a special vibrance exists within the entire community when its individual citizens collectively "go the extra mile" in personal effort, volunteerism, and service; and
WHEREAS, Brigham City, Utah is a community that encourages its citizens to maximize their personal contribution to the community by giving of themselves wholeheartedly and with total effort, commitment, and conviction to their individual ambitions, family, friends, and community; and
WHEREAS, Brigham City, Utah is a community that chooses to shine a light on and celebrate individuals and organizations within its community who "go the extra mile" in order to make a difference and lift up fellow members of their community; and
WHEREAS, Brigham City, Utah acknowledges the mission of the Extra Mile America Foundation to create 200 Extra Mile cities and states in America and is proud to support "Extra Mile Day" on November 1, 2024.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Mayor Dennis J Bott and the City Council of Brigham City, Utah, do hereby proclaim November 1, 2024, to be Extra Mile Day. I urge each individual in our community to take time on this day to not only "go the extra mile" in his or her own life, but to also acknowledge all those around who are inspirational in their efforts and commitment to make their organizations, families, community, country, or world a better place.
DATED this 29th day of October, 2024.
Signed, Mayor Dennis J. Bott
LAST WEEK of double trash pickup ! Leave your cans out the weekday after your regular day for a second pickup. All cans need to be on the curb by 6:00AM. If your regular day is Friday, put your cans out again on Monday. If your regular day is Monday, put your cans out again on Tuesday. If your regular day is Tuesday, put your cans out again on Wednesday. If your regular day is Wednesday, put your cans out again on Thursday. If your regular day is Thursday, put your cans out again on Friday.
Contact Public Works at 435-734-6615 with questions.
Do you have your tickets to this year's Veterans Day Banquet and Award Ceremony? The event is scheduled for November 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us as we honor five northern Utah veterans during an evening that also includes dinner and a short program. Free tickets are required and can be requested at https://buytickets.at/brighamcityut/1151252.
Brigham City would like to remind the community that beginning Friday, Nov 1, 2024, the Compost Site will change their gate hours to Tuesday – Friday 8AM to 5PM for the Winter Season. During winter hours, we will be CLOSED on Saturdays. (Winter loading depends on equipment and staff availability due to weather - please call before heading to site)
Questions may be referred to the Public Works Administrative Offices by dialing 435-734-6615
ROAD CLOSURE:
Brigham City would like the community to be aware that the road on Highland Blvd from 600 N to 475 N will be closed today, October 22 until approximately 4:30PM for a water main repair.
Questions may be referred to the Public Works Administrative Offices by dialing 435-734-6615.
***UPDATE*** Power has been restored to all homes and businesses. If you are still out of power, please contact the Power department at 435-734-6624.
****UPDATE*** Power has been restored to a portion of the outage, but a cutout needs to be replaced to finish the repairs. Power is estimated to be out for approximately another hour.***
Brigham City Public Power is aware of a power outage in the Northeast side of town. Our crews are on their way to troubleshoot . Any updates will be posted on the Brigham City App and Brigham City Facebook page.
You may notice the flag at Rees Pioneer Park is missing. Due to lack of lighting, we will be removing the flag for safe keeping until construction for the overpass has completed.
The flyers left on many garbage cans after pickup today are NOT from Brigham City and it is NOT a city-sponsored program. We are working to identify the person or organization distributing these flyers to make sure in the future they comply with city ordinances.
Double pickup starts next week! Leave your cans out the weekday after your regular day for a second pickup.
If your regular day is Friday, put your cans out again on Monday.
If your regular day is Monday, put your cans out again on Tuesday.
If your regular day is Tuesday, put your cans out again on Wednesday.
If your regular day is Wednesday, put your cans out again on Thursday.
If your regular day is Thursday, put your cans out again on Friday.
This last for TWO WEEKS! It starts Monday, October 21 for those whose regular pickup day is Friday, and ends Friday, November 1 for those whose regular pickup day is Thursday.
Check out our website at https://www.bcutah.gov/o/brighamcity/page/seasonal-garbage-and-leaf-collection-programs or contact Public Works at 435-734-6615 with questions.
The people behind #PublicPower are proud to bring electricity to your homes and businesses each and every day. The employees of Brigham City Public Power are always out there keeping the lights on. A big shout out to our Brigham City Public Power! #PublicPowerWeek
Remember to come celebrate Public Power Week and Fire Prevention Week at the Fire Station tonight. 500 West and Forest Street 6 pm - 8 pm . There will be lots of fun - Demonstrations, Electricity Safety Information, Fire Trucks, Ambulance, Pole climbing, etc. #PublicPowerWeek
City offices will be closed Monday, October 14, for the Columbus Day holiday. Garbage pickup will be delayed until Tuesday.
When you flip on a light switch, do you ever think about where that power comes from? #PublicPowerWeek is a celebration of your community's utility, Brigham City Public Power. In our community, our friends and neighbors serve you. #PublicPower
Brigham City Public Power is looking for a few good folks! We have openings for a foreman, journeyman lineman, and journeyman subtech. For more details, visit https://www.bcutah.gov/o/brighamcity/page/employment
Please share this with anyone you know who might be interested!
Registration for Jr. Jazz Boys 3rd-5th & Girls 3rd-6th, Basketball Skills, Men's Basketball, Draft League and Prep League are currently open. Register at brighamcity.activityreg.com or call 435-734-6610.
Road Closure today, October 8 until 7:00pm and again on October 9, and October 10, from 7:00am to 7:00pm for grading and asphalt work on 900 W (Southern Post Lane dirt road) from 600 N to SR-13.
Please call Brigham City Public Works should you have questions (435)734-6615.
Brigham City cares about keeping the lights on in our community as well as helping our customers save energy. So when you see #Public Power utility workers around town, be sure to thank them for keeping you powered! #PublicPower Week
Brigham City would like the community to be aware that collection of greenwaste will end on Friday, October 11, 2024. Following this date the greenwaste can may be used for general household garbage until spring.
Questions may be referred to Public Works administrative offices at 435-734-6615
Join Brigham City in celebrating #Public Power Week! We will be joining the Fire and Police Departments on Thursday, Oct. 10th from 6-8 pm at an Open house at the Fire Station, 500 West and Forest Street.
Here are the winners of our Week Two, Week Four, and Monthly challenges: Week Two: Andria Wood. Week Four: Jessica Sessions. And drumroll please...... the winner of the monthly drawing is.......Elisa Domben! Congratulations to all the winners. You'll receive instructions by email about how to pick up your prize. And congratulations to everyone who participated or implemented any of our tips. You are now better prepared for an emergency than you were before. Keep it up! Much more readiness information can be found at www.ready.gov or www.beready.utah.gov. These are both great resources!
