Lancaster Today! October 2024

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MONTHLY UPDATE

HOME SECURITY CHECKS

Whether it is a Summer vacation or a month-long excursion, the Lancaster Police Department wants to help make your vacation an enjoyable one.

The Residential Security Check Program is to be used when you will be out on a weekend trip or a month-long excursion and no one should be at the home unless authorized. The Lancaster Police Department will patrol by your residence and check to ensure it is safe

Click here to get directed to our city website, fill out the request form, and fax it to (972) 218-2790 or bring it to the Lancaster Police Department at least 72 hours prior to your planned trip Forms are only accepted and processed Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

www.lancaster-tx.com www.lancaster-tx.com www.lancaster-tx.com and click on the and click on the and click on the "Report a Concern" button to make a report. "Report a Concern" button make a "Report a Concern" button to make a report.

UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMING EVENTS

21, 2024 @ 5:30PM MONDAY

VETERANS MEMORIAL LIBRARY

DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW?

Pet Socialization is Important!

Exposingyourpettodifferentpeople,places,and otheranimalshelpsthembecomewell-adjusted totheirenvironmentandbuildsconfidence.

Socializationcanreduceanxietyandbehavioral issues,makingyourpetmorerelaxedand friendlyinvarioussituations.

Microchipping Works!

Microchippingyourpetensuresthey canalwaysfindtheirwayback homeiflost.

Aquick,fastandpainlessprocedure providespeaceofmind!

REGULAR TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION

Regular trash and recycle trash are collected ONCE a week. Lancaster is divided into five (5) areas and the day your regular trash is picked up depends on what area you live in. You can view an interactive map that will assist you in determining what day of the week your regular trash is scheduled for collection on our city website.

Interactive Maps can be found at www.lancaster-tx.com under the "Interactive Maps" button.

Regular trash is picked up weekly in the City of Lancaster. The GRAY trash carts are designated for regular trash. The BLUE carts are for recycling.

For residents with alleys, the trash and recycling carts are picked up in the rear of the home if not blocked by obstructions.

1. For efficient driver retrieval, place both trash (gray) and recycle (blue) carts with handles towards the curb.

2. Set carts out by 7:00 a.m. on the day of service.

3. Household trash should be in disposable bags inside 95-gallon trash carts.

4. All items MUST be placed in carts with the lids fully closed for pickup.

5. Carts must be 3 feet away from each other, 5 feet away from any obstacles: such as mailboxes, cars, fences, gas meters or drainage ditches and a 16-foot clearance above the cart.

Did you know that Lancaster's city council has Did you know that Lancaster's city council has identified community pride and litter abatement identified community pride and litter abatement as a strategic objective? as a strategic objective?

Ittakes2-5yearsforatossedcigarettebutttobreakdown,and ONEMILLIONYEARSforaplasticbottletobreakdown. Ifyouseeit,pickitup.Therearemanybenefitstohavingaclean community.Higherpropertyvalues,communitypride,senseof ownershipinourcommunity,attractionofnewbusinesses,anda moreattractiveenvironment.

Adopt-A-SpotProgram

Adopters will agree to a minimum of a 1-year agreement, renewable upon approval. Litter pick-up will be at a minimum of 1 time per month during the 1-year adoption period. One of the pick-ups must occur on the City of Lancaster's Annual TrashOff.

The City of Lancaster will be responsible for supplying trash bags, pick up and disposal of trash bags after each group completes clean up in their adopted area.

The Adopt-a-Spot program is a joint effort between your City government and the residents to keep our rights-of-way and neighborhoods clean and beautiful. Click here to download and fill out your application.

PROGRAM STEPS: PROGRAM STEPS:

Reach out to the city to join the Cost Share program.

(If funds are unavailable, you'll be added to the list for the following year When funds are available, you'll receive a letter asking if you still wish to participate )

If confirmed by resident to participate, city staff will assess your sidewalk repair needs. (You'll receive a cost share quote, a sketch of the repair area, and a 30-day payment deadline.) A contract will be prepared with the

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VOLUNTEER WITH THE LANCASTER EYES AND EARS PROGRAM (L.E.E.P.)

BANNE

The City of Lancaster is dedicated to making our community a great place for commerce and to live, work, learn, and play. Join us in our commitment and participate in the 2024 Spring/Summer Banner Program!

We invite individuals, families, schools, civic organizations, churches, and businesses to participate and support this impactful program.

Banners will be displayed in three prominent locations: Beltline Rd from I-35 to Bluegrove 1. Pleasant Run Road, from I-35 to S.H. 342 (Dallas Avenue) 2. S.H. 342 (Dallas Avenue) from Wintergreen to Pleasant Run Road 3. If you are interested in sponsoring a banner, please reach out to the Community Relations Division at City Hall. Visit us at 211 N. Henry St., Lancaster, Texas 75146, call (972) 218-1306, or email communityrelations@lancaster-tx.com.

The par-70 Lancaster golf course at Country View Golf Club in Lancaster, Texas measures over 6461 yards from the back (black) tees. It was designed by Florida Architect Ron Garl and opened for play in 1989.

The Fairway grill is open from 8:00 am- 4:00 pm daily.

Country View holds a TABC license to sell alcohol, with TABC policy. NO OUTSIDE Alcohol is permitted on the property. This includes: parking lot, club house, course or any other area owned by Country View Golf Club. You may purchase alcohol from the Fairway Grille or Pro Shop.

www.countryviewgolfcourse.com

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