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To be legal, residents using fire pits MUST apply for a city permit. There are a number of requirements, a $60 initial fee is necessary with an annual renewal of $10, among other restrictions. Please refer to the website which clearly covers all the details and steps to apply for your permit.
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The 42nd Annual National Night Out celebration will take place on Tuesday,August 4 between 6 -8 PM at Joe Taylor Park (1001 Baxter St SE). This is a free event highlighting the relationship between residents and the city's law enforcement. There will be food, music, and more.
GR is launching It Takes a Village, free summer violence prevention programs designed to give youth ages 12 to 17 safe, fun, and positive things to do on weekend nights. The programs will include sports, music, art, games, food and other activities.
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The Lives BNA Impacts
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Whether you just moved to the Furniture City or have been a long-standing resident, there's always something new happening in the city. One of the best ways to manage all the fun events is through the city's outstanding website. For the latest and greatest, click on the MORE button.
Lock It or Lose It is an initiative that seeks to encourage residents to take precautions to protect their vehicles and vehicle contents from theft. The goal of the program is to reduce vehicular burglaries by creating awareness of the need to properly secure vehicles.
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Online Map Details
Coming August 22
The Grand Rapids crime mapping program provides public access to crime information for the past 90 days. The data is collected from reports made by officers of the Grand Rapids Police Department. The map shows approximate locations and the preliminary information on a crime.
Office Assistant Job
City of GR is hosting its fifth annual Expungement Fair on Saturday, August 22 at the new MLK Community Center (900 Fuller Ave SE). The FREE event takes place 10:30 AM to 4 PM. If you need a second chance, choose the MORE button to pre-register to help clear eligible convictions.
“I never realized what a need there was for a neighborhood association until it became difficult for me to maintain my yard in the last several years.
BNA's annual neighborhood volunteers came and not only raked, trimmed bushes and cut grass in both the back and front, but they also helped with a few chores in the house as well.
BNA's genuine concern about the neighborhood and residents is awesome."
Kay T,
Baxter Street resident
Initiative to Reduce
“I had a nuisance issue with my next door neighbor and tried to resolve it by talking to them. After several attempts asking them to stop without any change, I contacted the BNA to help.
The association very quickly responded to my complaint and resolved it in a manner that didn't cause any negative feelings between me and my neighbor.
If it wasn't for BNA's assistance I don't know what I would have done to fix the issue."
Robert K.
Thomas Street resident
BNA's August board meeting will be LIVE and ONLINE Mon., August 3 at 6 PM. All 2026 meeting dates, times and locations are also available to view online by selecting the MORE button. For any additional information you may call 616.821.3740.
Expungement Fair
Baxter Neighborhood Association is seeking a dedicated, community-minded Community Engagement Specialist to support resident outreach, neighborhood engagement, and community-building initiatives. Select MORE to see full job description.
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