Category: Carver News

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Don’t Miss the Spring Safety Event and Bike Rodeo on Saturday!

The Carver Fire Department presents the Spring Safety Event and Bike Rodeo this Saturday, May 18, 9:00 a.m. – noon.

The event will be held rain or shine at the Carver Fire Station, 801 Jonathan Carver Parkway, Carver.  In the event of rain, activities will be moved inside the fire station.

See the attached flyer for more details!

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Create a lawn that helps water and pollinators

Maintaining a lawn can be a lot of work. Traditional lawns often have Kentucky bluegrass, a hardy grass that can withstand lots of foot traffic, but requires a lot of upkeep like fertilizers, watering and frequent mowing. But there are other grass options for homeowners. Grasses, such as fine fescues, do well in lawns and don’t need as much input.

Find out more information and upcoming workshops by clicking HERE.
If there are any questions, please contact [email protected]

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CarFit – Wednesday, May 15, 2019 – 12:00 pm-2:00 pm

CarFit: Helping mature drivers find their safest fitCarFit is a free, fun event designed to improve safety and comfort for older drivers.  Trained volunteers walk through a 12-point checklist with drivers to ensure their vehicle’s adjustable safety features, such as mirrors, seatbelts, and air bag placement, are the safest “fit” for the driver.  Drivers leave their 20-minute appointment with recommended adjustments and adaptations, a list of local resources, and greater peace of mind.  For more information, click HERE.

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Fire Hydrant Flushing

The hydrant flushing program is very important to the maintenance of the City’s water distribution system.  Each year, Public Service Technicians systematically open hydrants throughout the City to allow water to flow at a high velocity through the distribution mainlines.  This operation serves the following purposes:

Helps maintain the City’s water clarity and quality
Cleans iron and mineral deposits from the water mains
Identifies malfunctions of the hydrant and related valves
Ensures adequate water flow is available to fire fighters at the hydrants

Fire hydrant flushing may cause temporary inconveniences such as a reduction in pressure and aesthetic issues such as discoloration of the drinking water.  Discolored water poses no threat to the public’s health, but it will stain laundry and if consumed may have an unpleasant taste or odor. Residents should be certain all discolored water is out of their home’s plumbing and hot water heater prior to laundering clothes or drinking.

What should I do if my water is discolored?
Run both the hot and cold water until clear.

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The Street Sweeper is coming to the Neighborhood

Sweeping Route Map.

Please have all vehicles off the streets when the sweeper is in your neighborhood.

Street sweeping is one of the most cost-effective ways used to remove sediment, metals, petroleum products, trash, and vegetation that accumulates on streets, construction sites and parking lots.  If these toxins are not removed, they will make their way into the storm drains and into our streams and waterways.  Keeping the storm drains clear not only helps to mitigate water pollution, but also reduces the likelihood of flooding during heavy rain. If you have any questions, contact [email protected]  – Thank you!