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My Blue Springs Photo Contest Winners Announced
The City of Blue Springs announced the winners of the 2019 My Blue Springs Photo Contest. Out of 82 total entries from residents of all ages, City staff has selected the following winners:
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City Offices Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1, Offices close at 1 p.m. on Dec. 24
City of Blue Springs offices, Municipal Court and Vesper Hall will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day and Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Additionally, these facilities will also close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24 in observance of Christmas Eve.
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City Election Filing for April 7, 2020 Election
The City of Blue Springs will hold an election on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, for the purpose of electing the following:
Mayor – four-year term
Councilman – District 1 – three-year term
Councilman – District 2 – three-year term
Councilman – District 3 – three-year term
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City Facility Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
City of Blue Springs, Mo., offices, Municipal Court, and Vesper Hall will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29. The Fieldhouse will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28.
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Mayor Carson Ross Hosts Annual Christmas Lighting Tree Ceremony on Dec. 3
Join Mayor Carson Ross and the City of Blue Springs as we kick off the holiday season with the 2019 Annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Tuesday, December 3. This free, family holiday event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will take place outside City Hall at 903 W. Main Street in downtown Blue Springs, Mo.
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Road closure: NE Roanoke Drive
The City of Blue Springs is alerting motorists that due to the reconstruction project, NE Roanoke Drive, from NE Falcon Wood Drive to NE Porter Road, will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday, October 21, 2019 for approximately 8-10 weeks. For both the safety of construction workers and drivers, we urge motorists to be cautious in work zones and watch for workers.
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Safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on October 26
On Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Blue Springs Police Department and both Blue Springs Price Chopper locations will give residents an opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous unused, expired and unwanted prescription drugs. This service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
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Burrus Old Mill Park and Splashpad to Open June 12
The Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department is excited to celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Burrus Old Mill Park on from 4-6 p.m. on June 12. The renovations include the City’s first splashpad and a new jungle-themed playground, new shelters, a basketball court, skate park as well as parking and trail improvements.
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City Council adopts FY 2019-20 Annual Budget
On September 16, 2019, the City Council unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2019-20 annual budget of $78,371,031 effective October 1, 2019. The Proposed 2019-20 Fiscal Year Budget is available online at www.bluespringsgov.com.
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Residents, Police Step Out to Stop Crime
Join the Blue Springs Police Department in celebrating our 20th Annual National Night Out Against Crime from 5:30-8 p.m., on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. This free community event for all ages will be held in the municipal parking lot at 11th and Smith streets in downtown Blue Springs. NNO brings together residents, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials for an evening focused on crime prevention and safety.
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Closure of NW Valley View Road at the Railroad Tracks
The City of Blue Springs is alerting motorists that NW Valley View Road will be closed, for work at the railroad tracks, on Thursday, Sept. 12 and Friday, Sept. 13, weather permitting. Motorists can follow the detour route for access.
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City Offices Closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day
City of Blue Springs, Mo. offices, Municipal Court and Vesper Hall will be closed in observance of Labor Day holiday on Monday, Sept. 2, 2019. The Blue Springs Fieldhouse will be open from 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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City Administrator Eric Johnson Awarded State-Wide Honor
Blue Springs City Administrator, Eric Johnson has been presented the Jay T. Bell Professional Management Award by the Missouri City/County Management Association (MCMA) at the annual conference on Thursday, May 2 in Lake Ozark, Mo.
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Vesper Hall receives Re-Accreditation
The National Institute of Senior Centers has once again designated Vesper Hall has a Nationally Accredited 50-Plus Community Center. Vesper Hall, 400 NW Vesper Street, is one of just two senior centers in the state of Missouri who have received this prestigious designation.
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“Be a Good Neighbor” Fireworks Education Campaign Launches
The City of Blue Springs and the Blue Springs Police Department want to help keep families safe this Independence Holiday. To do this, the City will continue its “Be a Good Neighbor” Fireworks Education Campaign for the 2019 fireworks season.
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Annual City fireworks celebration postponed for 2019
Due to the ongoing construction at the Blue Springs School District, the annual Red, White and Blue Springs Independence Day celebration has been canceled for 2019.
“This was a tough decision,” said Mayor Carson Ross. “This annual family event is loved by many in the community. However, with the ongoing construction at both Blue Springs and Blue Springs South High Schools, there was simply not a feasible venue to safely host the Red, White and Blue Springs Fireworks celebration.”
In lieu of the community fireworks event, the City wants to remind residents to be good neighbors when celebrating Independence Day with fireworks this year.
Fireworks are legally allowed to be discharged within Blue Springs City limits July 1-3, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on July 4, 2019 from 10 a.m. to Midnight. Police Officers will exercise increased street patrol and law enforcement measures during these times to make sure residents are complying with the regulations provisioned by the City’s Fireworks Ordinance. To report fireworks violations, call (816) 228-0151 or Text-A-Tip; text BSPD plus your message, including the location of the violation to Crimes (274637). In addition, please use City-approved fireworks only. These fireworks include those sold by the 18 licensed nonprofit organizations in Blue Springs only. The discharge of bottle rockets and aerial luminaries are prohibited by the City.
The City plans to continue to host the Red, White and Blue Springs event in 2020.
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WWII veterans to be honored on 75th Anniversary of D-Day
The City of Blue Springs is joining with the Blue Springs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to celebrate our WWII Heroes and Veterans at a 75th Anniversary and Commemorative Event for D-Day on Thursday, June 6, 2019
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Blue Springs to hold Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
The City of Blue Springs will host its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to noon, or the first 300 vehicles. The event will be held at Pink Hill Park located at 2715 N.W. Park Drive just west of James Lewis Elementary School off N Highway 7.
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Safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on April 27
On Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Blue Springs Police Department and both Blue Springs Price Chopper locations will give residents an opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous unused, expired and unwanted prescription drugs. This service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
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City Offices Closed February 18 for Presidents’ Day
City of Blue Springs, Mo., offices, Municipal Court and Vesper Hall will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 18. The Blue Springs Fieldhouse will operate normal business hours, 5 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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