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BNA board meetings at 6:00pm
Odd-even and same-side parking restrictions take effect on Nov. 1, regardless of whether there is snow. The parking rule is in effect until April 1, 2026. Streets with restrictions have odd-even or same-side parking signs posted.
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The new city website connects you to everything you need. 24 hrs., 7 days a week.
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Baxter Community
The city is reminding residents of the options of ridding yard waste. Waste can be dropped off at the free year-round drop-off site at 2001 Butterworth SW, Monday through Saturday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For more information, click MORE.
The BNA is preparing a date for its Annual Membership Meeting. The meeting allows the local residents an opportunity to run and/or vote for individuals seeking to become a board director. Get more details by calling Marian at 616. 821.3740.
Annual Membership
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.
Parking Restrictions
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Online Map Details
Nears Completion
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.
BNA is Looking For
The new MLK Park lodge will be completing construction soon to anticipate its opening in 2026. The original lodge was added in 1919, eight years after the city had purchased the park land. The city has invested nearly $20 million for the new 15,000 square foot community building.
“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
Baxter Community Center now provides free access to 12 PCs connected to the internet. The updated learning center is an ongoing project of AT&T to help households lacking broadband. Call 616.456.8593 for more details.
MLK Jr. Park Lodge
BNA is always interested in engaged members wishing to help direct and participate in neighborhood happenings.. Besides the Annual Membership Meeting, there may be openings for new directors. Fill out an application now!
Local Crime Incidents
New Board Members
Begin November 1st
Meeting TBD
Local Car Thefts