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BNA board meetings at 6:00pm
GR residents have two options to dispose of their yard waste. You can personally drop the leaves off at the city dumpsite until the 2nd Saturday in December. Otherwise, you can utilize curbside pickup by purchasing approved city tags or bags. More information is available online.
Gives Positive Marks
The new city website connects you to everything you need. 24 hrs., 7 days a week.
At a Glance
Residents can get all upcoming local events and activities here.
Grand Rapids
Board Meeting Dates
This year’s National Community Survey received high marks for the overall quality of life found in GR. Survey respondents stated GR is a great place to live as well as thankful for the many services the city provides. The complete survey can be accessed via the link below.
The new MLK Park Community Lodge offers GR residents fall activities for all ages during the entire year. Visit the online registration to make a free account and start enjoying both free and low-cost programs.
Activities All Year
The Lives BNA Impacts
Resources
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.
Yard Waste Options
GR Community Survey
Online Map Details
Seasonal Parking
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.
Consider Serving on
Seasonal parking is coming soon. From November to April, designated streets dictate on even dates cars must park on the even address side and vice versa. The hours for seasonal parking each night is between 6PM – 1AM. See detailed info on the city's website.
“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 next board meeting will be conducted on Mon., November 2nd 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.
November 1st Begins
One distinguished way to have your voice heard on important issues within the Baxter area and city is to step into the role of a board director. Get involved and engaged on another level. Download the PDF documents to get details and apply.
Local Crime Incidents
the Board of Directors
for Fall Cleanup
at MLK Center
Local Car Thefts