Upcoming Events
School Reminders
Remember that there is to be no cell phone usage is a school zone, it is the law. Watch for kids crossing the street and remember that you are to stop for school buses that have their red flashers on and are loading or unloading. Just put your phone down while you are in your car. That text can wait, the life you save may be your own or your loved one. No text is that important.
Maroa Park Program
It is that time of year again, that’s right it’s time for the Maroa Summer Park Program.
Once again it will be a summer full of field trips, and fun activities.
Field trips will be to Clintonia Eagle Theater, Sprinkler Park in Bloomington, Upper Limits Climbing, Children’s Discovery Museum in Bloomington, Altitude Trampoline Park and Fairview Family Aquatic Center. Prepay will be required for Upper Limits Climbing, Altitude Trampoline Park and Children’s Discovery Museum. There will be a limit of 30 for the Upper Limits Climbing and the Children’s Discovery Museum trip. There will be a limit of 40 for Altitude Trampoline Park and Fairview Aquatic Center. All trips are $10 and lunch is provided for the trips except for Clintonia Eagle Theater.
You may still sign up for the Park Program. The forms are available at City Hall during business hours. If you are not able to make it during those hours, please contact Diane and I will make arrangements to meet you at a different time.
The Park Program will run from May 28th - July 23rd. Hours are 9 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 3 pm.
There will be NO program on July 4, 2019.
To kick things off, the Maroa United Methodist Church will plant flowers with the kids and then have lunch for them.
This year there will be bicycle registration with the Maroa Police Department, K9 Unit from Macon County Sheriff’s Department, scavenger hunt, painting a picture, exotic animals, face painting, spa day, frisbee golf camp, volleyball camp, baseball/softball camp, basketball camp, football camp, tennis camp, archery, wacky Wednesday art, are just some of the activities, and water day celebration to end the park program.
Kids will be able to make decorations that will be put on the City Christmas tree at the tree lighting.
We look forward to seeing you all there! This will be a great summer!
Here is a link to the booklet. Link to "2019 Park Program Booklet.docx" The Wacky Wednesday's are from 11 am - 12 pm. They are incorrect in the booklet.
Booklets are available at City Hall and you may sign up at any time during the duration of the park program.
Christmas Tree Lighting
November 23, 2019 at 6 pm. Watch for updates on activities for the evening.
Water Shut off months
Shut off for non-payment of water bills is the 4th Tuesday of the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November.
Golf Cart Information
Effective April 1, 2014 - No Golf Cart may be operated in the City of Maroa unless it displays a current Permit. Permits are issued annually and extend from April 1 to March 31 of the next succeeding year. The yearly cost of the permit shall be $25.00. Prior to being issued a permit, each Golf Cart shall undergo an inspection and must meet each and every item on the inspection checklist prior to being issued a permit. Ordinance 08/26/2013-1. See the Police Tab for more information.
No Dumping Allowed
Effective Immediately - There is no dumping allowed by the Sewer Plant. The City allows for burning so you may burn yard waste in your yards. Thank You.
Maroa Fire Department
The Maroa Fire Department will be hosting various recruitment open houses for potential new members. Contact Tony Norton 217-519-1656, Matt Norton 217-454-1982, or Jamie Zombro 217-520-4346 for more information or follow them on Facebook for the latest details.
The Maroa Fire Department is NOT manned 24/7. If you have a fire emergency, please call 9-1-1.
City of Maroa Map - click link
2019 City Council Meeting Dates Meetings start at 6:30 pm
Please note the meetings will start at 6:30 pm beginning January 28, 2019 Link to "2019 Council meeting dates.pdf"
Christmas Tree Lighting
Event Date: November 23, 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Advisories
PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT CASH IN THE DROP BOX. THANK YOU!!
*** THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE ALWAYS ON THE FOURTH MONDAY OF EACH MONTH UNLESS THERE IS A HOLIDAY OR A SPECIAL MEETING IS CALLED. THE MEETINGS BEGIN AT 6:30 PM. UNDER THE COMMUNITY NEWS TAB THERE IS A LINK TO THE DATES AS WELL. THANK YOU, DIANE EDWARDS, MAROA CITY CLERK***
If you would like to receive your water bill by email each month, please let us know. You may call 217-794-2206 or email dedwardscityclerk@frontier.com
Council meeting minutes have to have council approval before posting. They will be posted after meetings if they are approved. Minutes will be one month behind.
