The Town of Cicero has received another grant from the Upper White River Watershed Alliance to help mitigate stormwater run off issues in Cicero. Earlier this year the Town of Cicero Parks Department applied for funding to complete two large rain gardens in Red Bridge Park. Those gardens will be designed to capture and clean …
On Thursday, January 16, 2014, Hamilton County Sheriff Mark Bowen invites area residents to participate in a public education forum on Firearms Safety. This special meeting, to be held at the Hamilton County 4H Fairgrounds from 7:00-8:00pm, will focus on what gun owners can do to promote responsible weapon ownership. Led by Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board …
Clear Choices Clean Water (CCCW) was recently awarded the 2013 Technical Merit Award by the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS) for its campaign designed to increase awareness and knowledge about residential behavior choices and their impact on water quality in local watersheds. The project helps to change people’s behavior as well as evaluate outreach …
Please be advised of the following project: The Downtown Sewer Rehabilitation project will begin November 25th. You will see construction occurring in various locations throughout the Town of Cicero. This project will continue through the winter (weather dependent) and will be completed in early Spring. If you have further questions or would like additional information, …
It was announced on Monday that Paul Munoz, Plan Director for the Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission, was awarded the 2013 Ruffin Scholarship from Oklahoma University’s Economic Development Institute. According to the University website, the scholarship is a means of recognizing the impact that Jerry Ruffin (OU/EDI Director from 1972 until his retirement in 1986) has made …
Fall Yard Care for Cleaner Water The weather is getting cooler, leaves are turning, and the grass is growing a bit more slowly. Fall is here and with it come a variety of tasks to ensure your yard is ready for winter. Did you know that making a few small changes in the way you …
The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) announced that Cicero has been designated as an IACT Green Community. Cicero will received its designation during an Annual Awards Luncheon, Oct. 7, at noon during the 2013 IACT Annual Conference & Exhibition in Indianapolis. “It was nice that the Town was able to receive recognition for …
The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) announced that Dan Strong of Cicero has been awarded the 2013 IACT Larry A. Conrad Civic Service Award. This award honors the contributions made by private citizens, companies or civic organizations to municipal government. Strong received his award during the Presidents’ Reception, on Oct. 7, at the 2013 …
ORDINANCE NO. _____08-20-2013-2_______ AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 50.04 OF CHAPTER 50 OF TITLE 5 OF THE CICERO MUNICIPAL CODE BY AMENDING THE CODE PURSUANT TO I.C. 36-1-4, I.C. 36-1-5, AND I.C. 8-1.5-4 ET. SEQ. WHEREAS, I.C. 36-1-3-2 confers upon all local units the powers that they need for the effective operation of …
Want to get some exercise and show your love for the river that runs through us? Come out for the inaugural White River Walk and Fun Run, a 5k that will give you terrific views of the river and nearby canal. The paved route features the beautiful path along the back side of the Zoo, …