30 Days of Spring Cleaning
3By Melissa Spelts Spring cleaning is the BEST! It means that warmer days are coming and soon we will be outside in the sun, soaking up that vitamin D. I also love any excuse of getting rid of things in our house. After a long winter of being cooped up inside, our house starts to feel stuffy and overrun. I hope this list helps you … Continue reading 30 Days of Spring Cleaning
Students of the Month
Syracuse high School Brynlie Green Brynlie was Syracuse High School (SHS) English Sterling Scholar 2019 and represented SHS in the semi-finals. She is a student writer for the Standard Examiner and serves as a judge for the Syracuse High School writing contest. Brynlie takes initiative and gets results; she is positive, calm, and kind to others. In her spare time Brynlie volunteers at retirement centers … Continue reading Students of the Month
Help Plan Our City’s Future
Do you want to be involved in planning the City’s future? If so, there are multiple appointed, volunteer positions available at the City. There are two planning commission seats, one planning commission alternate seat, and one Board of Adjustment member position available. These appointees will specifically be tasked to help with planning for the future of the City, as well as looking at land development … Continue reading Help Plan Our City’s Future
Citizen’s Financial Report
Check out our citizen’s financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018. It provides some history, performance measures, financial information, and news about our City. Go onto our website at https://www.syracuseut.com/finance and click on the FY2018 Citizens Financial Report. Continue reading Citizen’s Financial Report
Green Waste Recycling Begins
Green waste recycling is a voluntary program for curbside collection of green yard waste. The charge for green waste recycling is $7.50 monthly and can be added to your utility bill by calling the utilities department at 801-825-1477 option 1. Our green waste season will begin again on April 1, 2019 and continue through November 30, 2019. Green waste is collected on the same day … Continue reading Green Waste Recycling Begins
Miss Syracuse Pageant
MThe Miss Syracuse Pageant preparations are underway! Our beautiful contestants will be in our community performing service projects over the next couple of months. Please watch for them and support where you can! Our Princess Academy will be held on June 8th at the Syracuse Community Center. This is for little girls ages 3-10 who come to be treated as princesses for a day and … Continue reading Miss Syracuse Pageant
Parks and Recreation
Youth sports Pitch, Hit & Run: FREE Pitch, Hit & Run is intended to encourage youth participation and emphasize the “FUN” element of baseball/softball. Pitch, Hit & Run tests three of the most fundamental aspects of baseball/softball- pitching, hitting and running. Participants will compete in each of the three components and accumulate a total score based on his/her performance. This is a FREE program for … Continue reading Parks and Recreation
Employee Spotlight: Jody Peeters
Jody Peeters– Administrative Professional, Court Clerk As the Court Clerk and Administrative Professional, Jody helps run the day-to-day operations of the City’s justice court. She is involved with administering the judge’s decisions, organizing cases for court day, and following up with our court customers. She also assists the City Manager and Mayor with administrative duties, including the coordination of the popular Lunch with the Mayor … Continue reading Employee Spotlight: Jody Peeters
Public Work Updates
Take note that fix-it requests are still available on the new website beginning this month. It has a new look and a new way to enter the information. One of the exciting features is the “Notify Me” which allows you to be notified about the status of your fix-it request. Road construction begins this month which will affect several small areas within the City. Project … Continue reading Public Work Updates
Animal Control Questions?
Question: Is it true that we are charged on a per call basis for Animal Control service? Answer: Largely, yes. We contract with Davis County to provide animal services; and quite frankly, they are the most affordable option available to us. As a means to provide a fair distribution of costs among all users of the system, Animal Services divides half of their budget – … Continue reading Animal Control Questions?
Art Contest Winners!
Vote Winner:Iguana by Brian Lindley Editor’s choice: Recital Jitters by Lonn Hunter Honorable mentions:L-R: The Storm by Matt Bock • Diablo by Stephanie Peterson • Cloaked by Alexis CorniaL-R: Forgotten Dream by Paulette Bird • Monochromatic Portrait by Brylee Roennebeck • Fishers-of-Men by Sandra Williams Continue reading Art Contest Winners!
What to Eat: Bombay Grill
Bombay Grill Sometimes your food destination can bring you to a place that is unique and totally unexpected. An urban adventure! From the curb, Bombay Grill has an eclectic vibe to its location on Washington Boulevard in Ogden. It’s a type of place that makes you ask, what exactly is in there? When Jaspal Singh opened his establishment in 2007, he chose this location after … Continue reading What to Eat: Bombay Grill