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City of Georgetown Weekly News - February 23, 2023
Government and Politics
February 23, 2023
From: City Of GeorgetownThursday, Feb. 23, 2023
Two candidates file for Georgetown mayor
Incumbent Josh Schroeder and Jonathan Dade filed to run for Mayor. Incumbent Council Members Shawn Hood (District 2) and Jake French (District 6) each filed to be re-elected. State law requires elections to be canceled when candidates are unopposed.
April 6: Last day to register to vote
April 24-May 2: Early-voting
May 6: Election Day
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What's Up Georgetown? | March 2023
Catch up on Georgetown happenings in the latest "What’s Up Georgetown?"—including a special feature on our Winter Storm Mara response & details about our special ?debris cleanup options for Georgetown residents.
Other stories:
Cupid's Chase & heart month
Recognizing 105 Georgetown employees for 1,295 years of service
Water conservation Expo: Saturday, Feb. 25
175th events: March 10-11 + Red Poppy
Sidewalk Master Plan: Survey closes Feb. 28
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Saturday: Water Conservation Expo
Hope we see you this Saturday, Feb. 25, for our first annual Water Conservation Expo. Drop by the Georgetown Public Library’s Hewlett Room any time from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The first 50 people will receive a free at-home water conservation kit!
Door prizes galore – including a rain barrel!
Speaker Schedule:
-11 a.m. Beth Erwin: President of the Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
-Noon Kate Whitney-Hajda: Horticulture Extension Agent, Williamson County, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
-1 p.m. Shae Luther: Water Education Specialist, Municipal Conservation, Texas Water Development Board
Winter Storm Mara updates
Winter storm tree debris cleanup: Last weekend for special drop off, debris must be on your curb by Sunday
All details + other options + FAQ + map of city limits here.
Free, curbside tree limb pick up for people living in Georgetown city limits
The deadline to get your tree limbs and other natural debris (cacti, bushes, etc.) out to the curb is THIS Sunday, Feb. 26. You do not need to sign up.
The City’s contractor will start pickup Feb. 27 in every council district simultaneously. They will collect from every street once.
Limbs do not need to be cut or bundled: Just need to be 5-20 feet long; crews can cut anything longer than 20 feet.
Residents responsible for cutting trees: Neither the City nor our contractor will come onto private property beyond the curb
Do NOT mix in other debris. Tree and natural debris only. No sheetrock, flooring, or similar materials.
Do NOT block streets, sidewalks, storm drains, fire hydrants, electric boxes, or sewage clean outs
Try to avoid parking on the street during the day and don't put your trash carts in front of your trash pile.
Free, unlimited tree limb drop-off for people living in Georgetown city limits
1111 N. College St., located at the back entrance to the Transfer Station, behind and a gate to City property at the intersection of North College Street and the College Street bridge
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Saturday (Thursday, Feb. 23-Saturday, Feb. 25)
Do NOT bundle limbs
Do NOT mix in other debris (sheetrock, flooring)
Heritage tree removal
If you had a heritage tree damaged in the winter storm, please take photos of the damage before you start clearing it! This may help with future pruning or removal permits .
Heritage tree definition + where to go with questions
Did your home or business sustain damage during the winter storm? Help us get help for you: Report damages to damage.tdem.texas.gov
Select "Ice Storm/Winter Weather Jan. 29 -Ongoing" to report damages like the cost of spoiled food from power outages, frozen pipes, and roof or solar panel damage from falling limbs. Please note: This tool is not a substitute for reporting damage to your insurance agency and does not guarantee assistance.
Knowing the damages resulting from the storm helps emergency management officials at the local, state, and federal levels identify immediate needs and apply for federal disaster assistance
Black History Month events in Georgetown
Library reading lists and displays
Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association events include a Black history reception Feb. 25
Williamson County celebrates 175th Birthday
Williamson County will celebrate its 175th birthday in historic fashion with events to honor the founding of the county on March 13, 1848. The public is invited to join the party during a celebration presented by the Greater Round Rock Community Foundation on March 10 at the historic courthouse, 710 S. Main Street in Georgetown.
On Friday, March 10, WilCo will kick off the celebration with a ceremony on the east side of the courthouse starting at 2 p.m. Cake will be served on a first come, first served basis. Entertainment will follow all afternoon and into the evening. Zoodust, a 90s cover band, will end the live music portion of the event with their performance starting at 6:30 p.m. The celebration will then end with a special laser light show, which starts at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The fun continues on Saturday, March 11, in downtown Georgetown with a special birthday party-themed Market Days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Williamson County will add family-friendly activities to the Downtown Georgetown Association's event. Activities include a bouncy house, train rides for children, face painting and a scavenger hunt.
Members of the public also are invited to help paint a new mural celebrating the County and City’s 175th anniversary from noon to 4 p.m. both days.
Georgetown Neighborhoods Roundtable
Seventeen leaders from 11 neighborhoods across Georgetown joined City staff Thursday for our quarterly Georgetown Neighborhoods Roundtable. GNR is an informal group of Homeowner and Neighborhood Association board members, community organization managers, and City of Georgetown leaders and staff who meet quarterly to promote relationships and communications among all members, provide updates on what's happening in Georgetown, and collaborate on issues affecting residents and neighborhoods.
On Thursday, neighborhood leaders learned about our work to update our Unified Development Code, our housing programs, and the Future Mobility Plan.
Neighborhoods represented Thursday included:
Churchill Farms
Deer Haven
Georgetown Village
Old Mill Crossing
Parkview Estates
The Reserve at Berry Creek
River Ridge III
San Jose
Sun City
Walnut Springs
The Wesleyan
If you don't see your neighborhood represented here, please take this quick survey or email [email protected] with how we can contact your neighborhood leaders, so we can make sure they're on our list!
Do you use our sidewalk network?
Tell us where we need more , where they need to be repaired , and why your local sidewalks are an important link in the transportation network
Drop a pin on the map (closes Tuesday, Feb. 28).
Help stop the scammers
You can help us stop utility bill scams by knowing what not to do.
Georgetown Customer Care will NEVER contact you via phone or social media and ask you to:
Make a payment over the phone
Pay in gift cards
Provide your personal information
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Schedule your curbside bulky-waste pickup today
Georgetown residents get four, free, bulky-waste curbside pickups each year. Pickups must be scheduled in advance and will be scheduled for your regular trash pickup day.
Acceptable items include:
Furniture
Mattresses
Toilets
Washers/dryers
Refrigerators (additional charges apply)
Yes, this does include tree limb debris, too! Up to 3 cubic yards (~one pickup truck bed); some assembly required.
Don’t forget: Items in good condition can be donated!
Schedule your bulky-waste pickup today with Texas Disposal Systems 512-930-1715.
Please note: Construction waste such as bathtubs, cabinetry, or sheetrock, is not eligible for bulky waste pickup. Construction materials in good condition may be donated to the Habitat Re-store. Call the Re-store for information at 512-869-2070.
Lane closures and street maintenance
Williams Drive lane closure near Del Webb Boulevard
Westinghouse Road: Outside eastbound lane at Blue Ridge Drive
Closed: Feb. 27-28
Eastbound traffic reduced to one lane; use caution
Boring work for Atmos Energy
Westinghouse Road lane closure Feb. 27-28
Williams Drive: Outside, southeast-bound lane + sidewalk closed one block north of Bettie May Way (southeast of Del Webb Boulevard)
Closed: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Monday (Feb. 24-27)
Traffic will remain open in both directions; drivers should use caution and reduce speed
Closure is for fiber work
Sun City Boulevard lane closure
Sun City Boulevard: Outside southbound rolling lane closures from Cattleman Drive to Sundance Lane/Rio Grande Loop
Rolling lane closure through April; work started Nov. 3
Communication fiber installation work
Sign up for FlashVote and let your voice be heard
Do you have one minute a month to help make Georgetown better?
Make your voice heard through text, email, or voice surveys.
Look for a FlashVote upcoming survey about the Sidewalk Master Plan (interactive map comments close Feb. 28)
Learn about new developments
Check out the Planning Department's public notice map showing projects that require public notice, such as rezonings, certificates of appropriateness, demolitions, annexations, special use permits, + more. If the project can be built without a zoning change or one of these other changes, it would not appear on this map.
The map is updated with new public notices for Planning and Zoning, Historic and Architectural Review Commission, + City Council
Information includes when meetings will be held with links to the agenda website, a project description, and contact information for the staff member working on the project.
Sign up for alerts when agendas are posted
Half-price Tuesdays at Garey Park
Enjoy Garey Park for half price 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays through the end of March.
Come check out the park's amenities:
playground
dog park
equestrian arena
fishing ponds
pavilions & picnic shelters
7+ miles of hiking trails
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Pet of the Week
Momma West, 2, is the ultimate family dog . She was transported away from her hometown by helpers, who didn't realize that her family had little chance of finding her in Georgetown. Plus, she looked like a nursing mom or at least had recently been nursing .
True to her name, she wants to mother young puppies she meets. Momma is social in crowds, walks well on leash , is affectionate with humans, and gets along with other dogs. She is a true gem of a dog who will fit in well with almost any family!
To adopt Momma West, call 512-930-3592 or email [email protected]. Walk-ins are welcome during the shelter’s visiting hours.
Hours: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Fridays; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Check out all the adoptable pets at pets.georgetown.org.