Town Administrative Functions Closed Dec. 30 and Jan. 2

Town Hall and other administrative facilities will be closed on Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2, 2023 in observance of New Years. This closure does not include any 24/7 public safety services which will continue to provide service as usual.

The Erie Community Center will be on a regular schedule for both Friday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Jan. 2 but will have the following changes to service over the weekend:

- Saturday, Dec. 31 – open 6 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Sunday, Jan. 1 - Closed

Tree Composting Available at Recycling Center

The Town of Erie offers tree and yard waste composting year-round! Trees must have trunks/branches less than 12 inches in diameter. Please check the Recycling Center webpage for updated information on what is accepted and what items are not allowed. Closures may occur at the discretion of Town staff for weather, safety, or full recycling bins. The Recycling Center’s typical hours at 8 a.m.-4 p.m. every day.

The Town will not accept food waste or any plastic bagged yard waste. All trees and yard waste must be free from decorations, hooks, ornaments, tinsel, string, and beads. These trees are composted.

Review the Erie Police Department 2023 Strategic Plan

The Erie Police Department is committed to serving and protecting the community with honor. The cornerstone of that mission is the Department’s vision: To be highly trained professionals committed to our community. The goals for 2023 are as follows:

- Safety and Crime Prevention
- Community
- Efficiency and Effectiveness

In the 2023 Strategic Plan, each objective to attain these goals is deliberately designed with attainable performance measures. Review the plan today at www.erieco.gov/PoliceStrategicPlan.

Town of Erie Cone Zones

Each week we list the projects that may have the biggest impact on traffic flow for that week. As always, please sign up for alerts to get more details about these projects and many others. More information and details for how to sign up are at www.erieco.gov/ConeZone.

- Road Grinding on Erie Parkway – The contractor for roadwork at Erie Parkway and WCR 7 will be working on smoothing out the roadway from Jan. 2-6, 2023. This work is necessary to bring the road into compliance with the Town’s construction standards. Lane shifts will be in place throughout the grinding process and work is weather/temperature dependent. 

Road work is weather-dependent, and timelines may shift. Motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians should always be aware and use caution when in and around work zones. Whenever possible, please avoid the construction areas.

Town of Erie is Hiring

As the Town continues to grow, we have several openings and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Keep checking the Town of Erie job board for Erie’s latest openings, which currently include:

- Planning Technician

- Neighborhood Services Coordinator

- Finance Budget Analyst