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City Approves A Two-Year Lease with

Edwardsville Arts Center for Montclaire Fire Station

A building that for 55 years served as an Edwardsville Fire Department station is about to become a hot spot of a different kind – for art and artists of all ages and abilities -- thanks to a collaboration between the City of Edwardsville and the Edwardsville Arts Center.

The City Council on Tuesday, March 5, unanimously approved a 24-month lease for $1 a year with the Edwardsville Arts Center that will allow the nonprofit to operate and offer classes at the recently retired Station 2, at 340 Montclaire Avenue. The agreement will provide the 23-year-old arts organization an interim location to continue serving the public while making plans and raising funds for a permanent location yet to be determined.

The Edwardsville Arts Center hopes to be up and running in the new site in early June.

The Edwardsville Arts Center will be leaving Edwardsville High School on May 5 as the Edwardsville School District looks to utilize the space for an increasing student population.

The photos show inside and outside of Station 2 on Montclaire Avenue. Read more about the City's decision to lease the recently retired station to the Edwardsville Arts Center here.

Public Safety Updates

Police Officer, Telecommunicator Candidates Sought

If you've ever considered a career in law enforcement, now is a great time to explore the possibilities with the Edwardsville Police Department. The department is currently seeking new recruits who are interested in being part of this dedicated community team. All training, uniforms and equipment are provided. For eligible candidates, the first step is a written comprehension exam (no law enforcement knowledge or experience is necessary). Registration for the test is required by 3 p.m. Friday, March 29, with the test scheduled for Saturday, April 20.

The City also is hiring for police telecommunicators, who often are the first point of contact between the police department and those who are calling for help. Applications for telecommunicator positions are due no later than Friday, March 15.

Both jobs offer great benefits and pay. For more information on the police recruit hiring process, visit here. To learn additional details about both jobs or to apply, click on the flyers or visit here.

PUBLIC SAFETY BLOOD DRIVE

• Date: Monday, April 8
• Time: 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Location: Public Safety Building, 333 S. Main Street

Three Area Businesses Receive City Honors

Clockwise from top right: Restore Decor was honored as the Nonprofit of the Year; 222 Artisan Bakery was honored as the Small Business of the Year; and Prairie Farms Dairy was honored as the Large Business of the Year at the City's annual Business Forecast Breakfast, held Tuesday, March 5.

• The Edwardsville Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Paws in the Park Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs on Saturday, March 30, in City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Street. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with the egg hunt to follow at noon. We'll have lots of eggs filled with dog-safe items and treats, plus pet-related vendors on hand. This event benefits the Metro East Humane Society.
• The 26th annual Edwardsville Route 66 Festival will be back in City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Street, on Saturday, June 8. This long-running celebration of Route 66 in Edwardsville features a vintage car show and cruise, a full schedule of entertainment, the Roadside Market, a wide variety of food, trolley tours and more. Click here for more details on the festival and Route 66's history in Edwardsville.

Visit this link for job details, police officer test registration and to apply. Sign up to receive alerts about openings with the City.

In addition to the City Council, which is Edwardsville's governing body, there are many boards, committees and commissions that serve our community.

To view meeting dates, please visit this link.



Interested in serving on a committee or board? Visit this link.

City Boards and Committees

Volunteers Sought to Share Ideas, Lend a Hand

Our boards and committees have been set up to help the City accomplish priorities and provide input on a variety of topics. The Green Thumb Awards, to recognize creative gardening and landscaping efforts in Edwardsville, is a great example of committee activities. These boards and committees rely on residents who volunteer their time to participate in meetings and activities. They typically meet once a month.

Applications are considered by the mayor, who makes recommendations to the full City Council. Individuals are appointed on the basis of: openings on a board/committee/commission, date application is received, and qualifications for the appointment sought. Residents can learn more about the process, the existing boards and submit an application here.

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