Mayor Mark Behnke shared several updates for Battle Creek neighbors in his March 29, 2026 report:
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- Good Friday (April 3): City offices and Ride Calhoun admin offices will be closed, but bus services and Republic Services pickups will run as usual. Full Blast Recreation Center will stay open.
- Water quality: First‑quarter testing shows lower TTHM levels across the system. Only parts of Emmett and Pennfield Townships remain above limits. A detailed letter will be mailed in early April.
- Yard waste pickup starts April 6 and runs through Dec. 4. Use paper bags…