🌸 City Hall is in full bloom! 🌸
Visitors to the City Government Center often ask about the colorful zinnias that brighten the grounds each summer, and this year’s display is especially beautiful!
City staff plant the zinnia bed from seed each year, creating a brilliant burst of color that’s also a favorite stop for butterflies, bees, other pollinators, and even hummingbirds. 🐝🦋
And because we get this question every year: What kind of flowers are they, and where do the seeds come from?
They’re zinnias, grown from seeds purchased from Main Street Seed and Supply.
Enjoy a few photos of this year’s blooms — or stop by City Hall and see them for yourself! 🌺
Visitors to the City Government Center often ask about the colorful zinnias that brighten the grounds each summer, and this year’s display is especially beautiful!
City staff plant the zinnia bed from seed each year, creating a brilliant burst of color that’s also a favorite stop for butterflies, bees, other pollinators, and even hummingbirds. 🐝🦋
And because we get this question every year: What kind of flowers are they, and where do the seeds come from?
They’re zinnias, grown from seeds purchased from Main Street Seed and Supply.
Enjoy a few photos of this year’s blooms — or stop by City Hall and see them for yourself! 🌺
🚒 Join the City of Batavia Fire Department!
Are you organized, dependable, and ready to support a team that serves the community? The City of Batavia is hiring a full-time Fire Department Administrative Assistant to help keep daily operations running smoothly and support the dedicated personnel who respond when our community needs them most.
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Provides excellent customer service
• Works independently and uses good judgment
• Has strong organizational and communication skills
• Takes pride in accuracy and confidentiality
⏰ Apply early! The position is scheduled to close September 4, 2026, but may close sooner if sufficient applications are received or if 200+ completed applications are submitted, whichever occurs first.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference while supporting the work of your local Fire Department, we encourage you to apply!
To apply, visit: https://www.bataviail.gov/o/cob/page/employment-opportunities
Are you organized, dependable, and ready to support a team that serves the community? The City of Batavia is hiring a full-time Fire Department Administrative Assistant to help keep daily operations running smoothly and support the dedicated personnel who respond when our community needs them most.
This is a great opportunity for someone who:
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Provides excellent customer service
• Works independently and uses good judgment
• Has strong organizational and communication skills
• Takes pride in accuracy and confidentiality
⏰ Apply early! The position is scheduled to close September 4, 2026, but may close sooner if sufficient applications are received or if 200+ completed applications are submitted, whichever occurs first.
If you're looking for an opportunity to make a difference while supporting the work of your local Fire Department, we encourage you to apply!
To apply, visit: https://www.bataviail.gov/o/cob/page/employment-opportunities
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.
Agenda items include discussion of a citywide Community Health Improvement Plan, a request to demolish the building at 14-18 N. Batavia Ave., just north of Batavia United Methodist Church, and other City business.
The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at 100 N. Island Ave. View the complete agenda: bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/https://
Agenda items include discussion of a citywide Community Health Improvement Plan, a request to demolish the building at 14-18 N. Batavia Ave., just north of Batavia United Methodist Church, and other City business.
The meeting will be held in the City Council Chambers at 100 N. Island Ave. View the complete agenda: bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/https://
📢 We’re Hiring: HR/Payroll Assistant
The City of Batavia is looking for a detail-oriented and organized HR/Payroll Assistant to join our Human Resources team.
This position will support a variety of HR functions, including:
• Bi-weekly payroll processing
• Employee personnel records and HRIS management
• Employee questions and customer service
• HR reports, projects, and department initiatives
• Maintaining confidential employee information
• Recruitment
We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience in Human Resources, payroll, or a related administrative role.
Please note: This position may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Early application is encouraged.
Interested in joining the City of Batavia Human Resources team? Apply today! https://lnkd.in/g6ZB9i45
The City of Batavia is looking for a detail-oriented and organized HR/Payroll Assistant to join our Human Resources team.
This position will support a variety of HR functions, including:
• Bi-weekly payroll processing
• Employee personnel records and HRIS management
• Employee questions and customer service
• HR reports, projects, and department initiatives
• Maintaining confidential employee information
• Recruitment
We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience in Human Resources, payroll, or a related administrative role.
Please note: This position may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Early application is encouraged.
Interested in joining the City of Batavia Human Resources team? Apply today! https://lnkd.in/g6ZB9i45
🚧 West Side Street & Sidewalk Work Begins Monday, Aug. 24
Road crews will begin removing the existing asphalt surface from streets scheduled for resurfacing on the City’s west side Monday, Aug. 24.
Streets will remain open, but motorists should expect flaggers, temporary lane closures and delays. Please obey construction signage, slow down and use extra caution when traveling through work zones.
Sidewalk removal work on the west side also begins Monday. Areas where sidewalk has been removed will be clearly marked and secured with traffic-control devices.
Thank you for your patience as this work gets underway.
Road crews will begin removing the existing asphalt surface from streets scheduled for resurfacing on the City’s west side Monday, Aug. 24.
Streets will remain open, but motorists should expect flaggers, temporary lane closures and delays. Please obey construction signage, slow down and use extra caution when traveling through work zones.
Sidewalk removal work on the west side also begins Monday. Areas where sidewalk has been removed will be clearly marked and secured with traffic-control devices.
Thank you for your patience as this work gets underway.
🚧 Traffic Alerts — North Washington Avenue and South River Street
Traffic interruptions are expected on S River Street between East Wilson Street and Laurel Street due to construction operations beginning the week of August 18.
Traffic disruptions are expected on North Washington Avenue between East Wilson Street and Spring Street beginning Tuesday, August 18 at 8:00 PM for emergency sewer repairs.
Expect lane closures and flaggers in the area, with potentially long delays. Please plan ahead, use an alternate route, and avoid the area if possible.
Traffic interruptions are expected on S River Street between East Wilson Street and Laurel Street due to construction operations beginning the week of August 18.
Traffic disruptions are expected on North Washington Avenue between East Wilson Street and Spring Street beginning Tuesday, August 18 at 8:00 PM for emergency sewer repairs.
Expect lane closures and flaggers in the area, with potentially long delays. Please plan ahead, use an alternate route, and avoid the area if possible.
🏛️ The Batavia City Council will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m., City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 N. Island Ave.
Agenda items include:
🐱 Approval of the proposed Kitty Cocoa Cafe, a new cat cafe
🌱 A presentation on the 2025 GREEN Program
📋 Additional City business and action items
Meetings are open to the public.
👉 View the complete agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=211
Agenda items include:
🐱 Approval of the proposed Kitty Cocoa Cafe, a new cat cafe
🌱 A presentation on the 2025 GREEN Program
📋 Additional City business and action items
Meetings are open to the public.
👉 View the complete agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=211
🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT
Traffic disruptions are expected on East Wilson Street between South River Street and South Washington Street due to an emergency sewer repair.
🗓️ Work begins: Thursday, August 13
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
Expect lane closures and flaggers directing traffic. Please allow extra time for your commute and avoid the area if possible.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as crews complete this emergency repair.
Traffic disruptions are expected on East Wilson Street between South River Street and South Washington Street due to an emergency sewer repair.
🗓️ Work begins: Thursday, August 13
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
Expect lane closures and flaggers directing traffic. Please allow extra time for your commute and avoid the area if possible.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as crews complete this emergency repair.
🚧 Today is 811 Day! 🚧
Planning a weekend project? Installing a mailbox, planting a tree, building a fence, or digging for any reason? Don't skip the most important step.
Every few minutes, an underground utility line is damaged because someone digs without contacting JULIE first. Striking a buried electric, gas, water, or communications line can be dangerous, costly, and disruptive.
🟡 Before you dig, contact JULIE.
It's free, it's easy, and it's the law.
Learn more or submit your locate request at JULIEBeforeYouDig.com.
#811Day #Call811 #JULIEBeforeYouDig #DigSafe #KnowWhatsBelow
Planning a weekend project? Installing a mailbox, planting a tree, building a fence, or digging for any reason? Don't skip the most important step.
Every few minutes, an underground utility line is damaged because someone digs without contacting JULIE first. Striking a buried electric, gas, water, or communications line can be dangerous, costly, and disruptive.
🟡 Before you dig, contact JULIE.
It's free, it's easy, and it's the law.
Learn more or submit your locate request at JULIEBeforeYouDig.com.
#811Day #Call811 #JULIEBeforeYouDig #DigSafe #KnowWhatsBelow
🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT — CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS START TODAY
Please be advised of traffic disruptions beginning today, Monday, August 10:
📍 East Wilson Street — between South River Street and Van Buren Street
📍 North Washington Avenue — between State Street and Gore Street
Expect lane closures and flaggers in both areas. Traffic delays are possible.
⚠️ Please allow extra travel time and avoid these areas if possible. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and proceed with caution through construction zones.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation! 🚗🚧
Please be advised of traffic disruptions beginning today, Monday, August 10:
📍 East Wilson Street — between South River Street and Van Buren Street
📍 North Washington Avenue — between State Street and Gore Street
Expect lane closures and flaggers in both areas. Traffic delays are possible.
⚠️ Please allow extra travel time and avoid these areas if possible. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes and proceed with caution through construction zones.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation! 🚗🚧
The Batavia City Council Committee of the Whole meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at City Hall.
Agenda items include discussion of the Batavia Active Transportation Advisory Commission's annual budget, along with other City business.
The meeting is open to the public. View the complete agenda at https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/
🚧 Traffic Alert 🚧
Starting Friday, August 7, motorists should expect traffic disruptions between the 300 and 600 blocks of South Batavia Avenue due to construction operations.
🚦 Lane closures will be in place with flaggers directing traffic.
⏳ Expect significant delays.
🚗 Please avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes.
Thank you for your patience as this work is completed safely.
Starting Friday, August 7, motorists should expect traffic disruptions between the 300 and 600 blocks of South Batavia Avenue due to construction operations.
🚦 Lane closures will be in place with flaggers directing traffic.
⏳ Expect significant delays.
🚗 Please avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes.
Thank you for your patience as this work is completed safely.
⚡ Giving Saturday Energy! ⚡
Power up your Saturday at the Batavia Farmers' Market!
Stop by the City of Batavia Electric Department booth on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the City of Batavia tent for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep our community powered 24/7.
Meet the crews who keep the lights on, explore the specialized tools and equipment they use every day, and learn how electricity is safely delivered to homes and businesses throughout Batavia. It's a fun opportunity for kids and adults alike to get an inside look at one of the City's essential services.
⚡ See the equipment.
⚡ Meet the experts.
⚡ Ask your questions.
The Batavia Farmers' Market is from 8 a.m. to noon, North River Street.
Power up your Saturday at the Batavia Farmers' Market!
Stop by the City of Batavia Electric Department booth on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the City of Batavia tent for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep our community powered 24/7.
Meet the crews who keep the lights on, explore the specialized tools and equipment they use every day, and learn how electricity is safely delivered to homes and businesses throughout Batavia. It's a fun opportunity for kids and adults alike to get an inside look at one of the City's essential services.
⚡ See the equipment.
⚡ Meet the experts.
⚡ Ask your questions.
The Batavia Farmers' Market is from 8 a.m. to noon, North River Street.
🚧 Traffic Alert 🚧
North Washington is currently closed and detoured between Madison Street (south) and Lake Street (north) due to a natural gas leak.
Please avoid the area and use an alternate route if possible. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while crews work to resolve the situation safely.
North Washington is currently closed and detoured between Madison Street (south) and Lake Street (north) due to a natural gas leak.
Please avoid the area and use an alternate route if possible. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while crews work to resolve the situation safely.
🚧 Traffic Alert – South River Street Construction 🚧
Beginning the week of August 10, motorists should expect traffic interruptions on South River Street between East Wilson Street and Laurel Street due to construction operations.
⚠️ Lane closures will be in place with flaggers directing traffic.
⏳ Expect significant delays and, if possible, use an alternate route to avoid the area.
Thank you for your patience as this work is completed.
Beginning the week of August 10, motorists should expect traffic interruptions on South River Street between East Wilson Street and Laurel Street due to construction operations.
⚠️ Lane closures will be in place with flaggers directing traffic.
⏳ Expect significant delays and, if possible, use an alternate route to avoid the area.
Thank you for your patience as this work is completed.
🚧 Traffic Alert – East Wilson Street Construction 🚧
Beginning Wednesday, August 5, motorists should expect traffic interruptions on East Wilson Street between South River Street and Van Buren Street due to construction operations.
⚠️ Lane closures will be in place with flaggers directing traffic.
⏳ Expect significant delays and, if possible, use an alternate route to avoid the area.
Thank you for your patience as this work is completed safely.
Beginning Wednesday, August 5, motorists should expect traffic interruptions on East Wilson Street between South River Street and Van Buren Street due to construction operations.
⚠️ Lane closures will be in place with flaggers directing traffic.
⏳ Expect significant delays and, if possible, use an alternate route to avoid the area.
Thank you for your patience as this work is completed safely.
The Batavia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, in the City Council Chambers., 100 N. Island Ave.
Among the agenda items is a proclamation honoring Hall Quarry Beach managers Aidan Rydell and Noah Johnson for their courageous actions in providing lifesaving assistance to a 7-year-old girl during an emergency at the beach.
View the complete agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
Among the agenda items is a proclamation honoring Hall Quarry Beach managers Aidan Rydell and Noah Johnson for their courageous actions in providing lifesaving assistance to a 7-year-old girl during an emergency at the beach.
View the complete agenda: https://bataviail.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx
🛡️ Be Ready for Whatever Comes Your Way! 🌪️🔥
Stop by the Batavia Farmers' Market this Saturday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon and visit the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) on North River Street.
Whether it's severe weather, a fire, a power outage, or another unexpected emergency, being prepared can make all the difference. ESDA volunteers will be on hand to share practical tips and resources to help you and your family stay safe and ready for emergencies big and small.
📍 Batavia Farmers' Market
🗓️ Saturday, Aug. 1
🕗 8 a.m.–Noon
Come say hello, ask questions, and pick up valuable preparedness information while you're enjoying the market!
Stop by the Batavia Farmers' Market this Saturday, Aug. 1, from 8 a.m. to noon and visit the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) on North River Street.
Whether it's severe weather, a fire, a power outage, or another unexpected emergency, being prepared can make all the difference. ESDA volunteers will be on hand to share practical tips and resources to help you and your family stay safe and ready for emergencies big and small.
📍 Batavia Farmers' Market
🗓️ Saturday, Aug. 1
🕗 8 a.m.–Noon
Come say hello, ask questions, and pick up valuable preparedness information while you're enjoying the market!
🚧 Traffic Alert – North Washington Avenue between State Street and Gore Street🚧
Beginning Tuesday, July 28, motorists should expect traffic disruptions on North Washington Avenue between State Street and Gore Street due to construction activities.
🚦 Frequent lane closures will be in place, with flaggers directing traffic throughout the work zone.
⏳ Please expect delays and, if possible, avoid the area and use an alternate route. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these improvements are underway.
Beginning Tuesday, July 28, motorists should expect traffic disruptions on North Washington Avenue between State Street and Gore Street due to construction activities.
🚦 Frequent lane closures will be in place, with flaggers directing traffic throughout the work zone.
⏳ Please expect delays and, if possible, avoid the area and use an alternate route. Thank you for your patience and cooperation while these improvements are underway.
🚧 Traffic Alert – North Batavia Avenue
Permanent asphalt restorations on North Batavia Avenue will begin the week of July 27.
Drivers should expect short-term traffic disruptions and frequent lane shifts while work is underway. Please allow extra travel time and avoid the area if possible.
Thank you for your patience as these improvements are completed.
Permanent asphalt restorations on North Batavia Avenue will begin the week of July 27.
Drivers should expect short-term traffic disruptions and frequent lane shifts while work is underway. Please allow extra travel time and avoid the area if possible.
Thank you for your patience as these improvements are completed.
