Front & Center: Keeping You Informed of City of Statesville Happenings (10/23/2024)

October 23-29, 2024

Weekly updates from the desk of April Nesbit, Public Information Officer for the City of Statesville. Continue reading below updates for the week!

Statesville City Council

Did you miss the recent Council meeting is Monday, October 21, 2024. You can view the meeting agenda and watch the full replay here.

City Council meeting agendas are typically posted by Wednesday the week before the upcoming Council meeting and are archived on the website for one year. If you would like the agenda emailed to you each week or require older information, please contact us here. Learn more about the Statesville City Council here.

First Responders Day (10/28/2024)

We proudly honor the brave men and women who serve as first responders in Statesville. From our dedicated Police Officers and Firefighters to EMS Workers and Dispatchers, we thank you for your unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe.

You are the everyday heroes who run toward danger to protect and serve. 

We see your hard work, sacrifice, and dedication, and today we say thank you! Join us in celebrating and showing appreciation for our local first responders!

Loose Leaf Collection

The City began loose leaf collections on Monday, October 21, 2024. Keep these tips in mind:

🍂 Place leaves at the curb in front of your residence, just behind the curb. Residents are asked to please refrain from placing leaves/debris on sidewalks or in the streets. 

🍂 Turns out, our trucks aren’t fans of sticks—they’re leaf-eating machines, not branch-breaking warriors! Let’s help them out by keeping it strictly leaves.

🍂 Bagged leaves will be picked-up along with your 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒈𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, eliminating the need to wait for leaf collector trucks.

🍂 Bags are available at the Customer Service office, Statesville Fitness & Activity Center, or the Bentley Community Center.

See where trucks are today, determine your collection area, or learn more about Leaf + Yard Waste Collection here.

Front & Center: A Podcast from the City of Statesville

Front & Center pulls back the curtain on local government operations, offering a behind-the-scenes look into the inner workings of one of North Carolina’s bustling cities.

Hosted by April Nesbit, Public Information Officer, and co-host Nakayla Griffin, Community Resource Officer, this podcast is your guide to understanding how our city runs.

Join us as we navigate through the corridors of city government, exploring the processes, policies, and people that make Statesville thrive. With exclusive interviews featuring key officials, in-depth analyses of public initiatives, and discussions on city development projects, Front & Center connects you to the heart of our community.

🎙️Read more or watch previous episodes here

Upcoming City Events

FEATURED EVENT: Trick or Treat at the Greenway

The Statesville Recreation & Parks Department invites you to a spooktacular evening of family fun at our annual Trick or Treat at the Greenway! This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with activities that will delight kids of all ages.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 4p-6p

📍 Statesville Park & Soccer Complex

🔗 Learn more here

THIS WEEK:

🔹Statesville Walks - Thursday, October 24, 2024

🔹Statesville Historic Preservation Commission Meeting - Thursday, October 24, 2024

🔹Drug Take Back Event - Saturday, October 26, 2024

🔹Trick or Treat at the Greenway - Tuesday, October 29, 2024

🔹Statesville Walks - Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Save the date for these upcoming events:

🔹Downtown Statesville Trick-or-Treat - Thursday, October 31, 2024

🔹Statesville Pumpkin Festival - Saturday, November 2, 2024

🔹2024 Fill the Trailer Toy Drive - Saturday, November 2, 2024

🔹Pumpkin Fest After Party Concert with Uptown Dueling Pianos - Saturday, November 2, 2024

🔹Nature Night (Family Night at the Statesville Recreation & Parks Department) - Thursday, November 7, 2024 (Registration required)

🔹Barn Quilt Class - Saturday, November 9, 2024 (Registration required)

View all upcoming City events here.

Did You Know?

🗑️ City of Statesville Garbage Collection 🗑️

The City of Statesville offers weekly curbside collection for residents and up to twice per week for commercial customers. Your first toter is provided for free, but replacements due to loss or damage are the responsibility of the resident or business.

⏰ Garbage Pickup Guidelines:

• Place your toter at the curb the day before collection and remove it by 8 a.m. the day after pickup.
• Household garbage, bagged leaves, small limbs, and old furniture or appliances are collected on your regular collection day.

🚫 Items Not Collected: Paint, construction debris, tires, electronics, and large yard debris.

Learn more about City of Statesville Garbage Collection here.

Statesville Careers

Take the opportunity to make your community a better place to live every day, and you will be rewarded with exciting career opportunities, a competitive salary, and great benefits! Learn more about just a few of the available opportunities here at the City of Statesville:

🔹Leaf Collector (Seasonal) - The position is responsible for collecting and disposing of leaves during our loose-leaf season; responsible for working on a garbage, trash, or recycling crew as needed.

🔹Group Fitness Instructor / Exercise Class Instructor (Part-Time) - The position is responsible for providing group fitness instruction, monitoring the progress of participants, and educating members on the benefits of exercise and overall health.

Learn more about careers with the City here or view all current career opportunities with the City of Statesville here.

Front & Center Weekly Updates

That wraps up this week’s edition of Front & Center. Stay tuned for more updates and remember to follow the City of Statesville on social media for real-time news and announcements. Have a great week, Statesville!

View previous updates on our website here.