What’s going on around town?
Greenfield accepts donation of four picnic tables for Rives LakeThe City of Greenfield gladly accepted a donation of four picnic tables for use at Rives Lake. This opportunity came about as the Home Depot had donated tables to our school district in recent years. A simple inquiry about whether programs like this still exist yielded a positive outcome!
Thank you to Ramona Wilson with Home Depot for your gracious contribution to the City of Greenfield! |
Neighboring building to the Greenfield Library brought down safelyOn October 1st, 2026, crews began the demolition process of a dangerous building on the west side of the public library. The building, purchased recently by a local non-profit, the Greenfield Revitalization Project (GRP), was intended to be saved structurally, similar to what the group was able to do with their property on the opposite (east) side of the square. Unfortunately, years of neglect made the rescue of this building impossible. The library was indefinitely closed in September pending the removal of this threat. The building was brought down on October 6, 2026. The city is optimistic that the public library will re-open safely in the coming days.
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Greenfield Fire Protection District secures $26,000 in grant funds for fire equipmentOn June 11, 2026, Senator Jill Tracy announced recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Fire Grant. On the list was the Greenfield Fire Protection District with $26,000 in funding coming into the community. These funds can be used for life-saving equipment that is used regularly in the continuous efforts exhibited by our fire district's heroes.
"There is an argument by some that grant funding is in fact, taxed money that comes out of citizens' pockets. This is true. This money is divvied up by lawmakers and allocated for grant opportunities such as this. Rather than being upset that the money is not "free", it is best to figure out how to get it back to our community versus anywhere else. The taxation has already transpired by this point. It is in our best interest to keep applying for these grants. The real difficulty is that many of these grants contain long, meticulous application procedures that take government personnel days, weeks, and even months to complete. In a smaller community, this usually means one or two people are spending hours upon hours of their own time trying to secure these funds for the public. I would like to extend my thanks to Colby Crafton of the GFPD, who spent hours of his own time to help secure these funds." - Mayor Brock Meyer |
Pride of Greenfield AwardThe Lions Club and the City of Greenfield would like to present the winner of the September 2026 Pride of Greenfield, Mike and Clara Price! Congratulations on this well-deserved award!
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Greenfield City Council unanimously votes in Lauren Bowman as new Ward 1 councilwomanAt the regularly scheduled August 2026 council meeting, Mayor Meyer presented his recommendation for the vacant Ward 1 council position after the resignation of Kari Varble. Mayor Meyer presented Lauren Bowman to the council, who unanimously voted to swear in Bowman for this position.
Bowman brings experience in administration and city planning", said Meyer, "She was eager to get involved in pursuing a better Greenfield and I look forward to seeing what she is able to accomplish". |
Greenfield hosts inaugural Halloween event for Veteran's Park (Greenfield Square)On October 3, 2026, council members, Jenny Hoots and Lauren Bowman, in conjunction with the Greenfield Police Department and Public Library, hosted the first "Halloweentown" event at Veteran's Park. The event was a success with numerous people coming from near and far to enjoy all of the activities, contests and a movie under the stars! The city is looking forward to continuing this new event to give the season of fall the kickoff that it deserves! Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time to make this event such a memorable one for our children and adults alike!
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