City of Washington - Information and news updates from the City of Washington, Missouri government.

E-Cycle Collection this Saturday!

Please be safe today while viewing the solar eclipse. Make sure that your glasses are marked with “Meets the Requirement for ISO 12312-2:2015”!

The latest eclipse forecast from the NWS.

Elevated Fire Danger this afternoon. Please do not burn today.

Only 25 more days to take advantage of the 20-Visit Card Pre-Season Discount. Starting Wednesday, May 1 the price goes to $100.00.

The City of Washington has a current opening for an Executive Administrative Assistant that will serve the Administration and Human Resources Departments. Interested candidates can find more information and download an application at https://washmo.gov/employment-opportunities/

Nelson and Kim have been at the Public Library Conference in Columbus, Ohio this week searching for new ideas and products. Thank you, Friends of the Library, for sponsoring the trip!

Riverfront Parking Lot Closures to begin Friday, April 5 for the paving of parking lots. The lower lot will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and again on Wednesday, April 10 from 3 p.m. to Thursday, April 11, opening back up at 8 a.m. In addition, the East Parking Lot will experience periodic closures from Friday, April 5 to Wednesday, April 10, reopening Thursday, April 11 at 8 a.m.

Riverfront Parking Lot Closures to begin Friday, April 5 for the paving of parking lots. The lower lot will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and again on Wednesday, April 10 from 3 p.m. to Thursday, April 11, opening back up at 8 a.m. In addition, the East Parking Lot will experience periodic closures from Friday, April 5 to Wednesday, April 10, reopening Thursday, April 11 at 8 a.m.

Come show your library love the week of April 8 - April 14 by visiting the library during National Library Week and painting a rock to add to the “Libraries Rock” snake, Medusa. A station will be set up on the lower level with all supplies provided (while supplies last). Lets see how long we can make Medusa before the end of the week.

Thank you for your support and feedback. The Library Facebook Page will remain active.

The scale at the Landfill will be down for maintenance and repair today from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. During that time loads pricing will be as listed below: Automobiles, vans, pickups - $60/each All other vehicles , except packer trucks (estimated cubic yardage if visible, otherwise 100% capacity $35/per cubic yard

Update on intersection closures for the Second Street Project

Do you have a Callery (Bradford) pear tree in your yard? Here's info on how you can replace it! This Pear Buy Back program is sponsored by the City of Washington's Urban Forestry Council. #pearbuypack #callerypear

Third Street Overlay and Improvements Project, STP-6401(602) ~ Construction Start Construction on the Third Street Overlay and Improvements Project is scheduled to begin Monday, April 1. The first phase will be between Jefferson and Burnside. Please do not park on Third Street between these streets. There will be construction signs in place to direct motorists. Motorists should use extreme caution while the contractors are working on site. This schedule is subject to change.

The scale maintenance and repair that was scheduled for Friday, March 29 at the Landfill has been cancelled.

Highway 100 lane restrictions will continue through Wednesday, April 3. Daytime restrictions will continue until Friday, March 29. Work will then shift to over night starting Monday, April 1. March 28 & 29; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane from Washington Crossing to South Point Road. April 1-3 ; 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane from Washington Crossing to South Point Road.

The scale at the Landfill will be down for maintenance and repair on Friday, March 29 from approximately 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. During that time loads pricing will be as listed below: Automobiles, vans, pickups - $60/each All other vehicles , except packer trucks (estimated cubic yardage if visible, otherwise 100% capacity $35/per cubic yard

Third Street Overlay and Improvements Project, STP-6401(602) ~ Construction Start Construction on the Third Street Overlay and Improvements Project is scheduled to begin the first or second week of April 2024. The project is located along East Third Street between Jefferson Street and Highway 47. Jokerst Paving & Contracting, Inc. is the contractor and they are expected to be complete with the project in September 2024. Improvements will consist of an asphalt overlay of the existing road, new sidewalks to improve accessibility and curb and gutter installation. Motorists should use extreme caution while the contractors are working on site. This schedule is subject to change.