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Georgetown Fire Department looking to hire paramedics Georgetown Fire Department in need of paramedics The Georgetown Fire Department says it's hiring but it has noticed a lack of interest as it looks for paramedics to join the team. FOX 7 Austin's Steven Sarabia has more. GEORGETOWN, Texas - The City of Georgetown is in need of paramedics. "We’re looking to hire anywhere from 7 to 10 people early this summer," said John Sullivan the Georgetown Fire Department Chief. "We’re in a niche market for paramedics, I’m talking about individuals who already have that certification as a paramedic in the state of Texas," Sullivan says.
Input sought for public spaces near Georgetown library, City Hall By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published GEORGETOWN, Texas - The City of Georgetown is seeking input on tentative plans to develop public spaces downtown. The City says it is working to create new public spaces around several of its facilities between West, Rock, Eighth, and Ninth streets, known as the City Center, including the Georgetown Public Library, Council and Court building, Georgetown City Hall, and the Light & Waterworks buildings. The goal for the public spaces is to tie together the City's presence with more functional space for Georgetown residents, says the City. Proposed concepts for the new City Center include public green space, art, a playscape, native landscaping, food truck spaces, and more.
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Anglers stuck on floating sheet of ice, snowmobiler hits power pole: DEC Forest Ranger rescues Updated Mar 16, 2021; State Forest Rangers came to the rescue recently of two ice fishermen caught on a floating ice sheet on Lake Champlain and a snowmobiler who ran into a power pole. Those two incidents and others involving state Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers took place between March 14. All information below was supplied by the DEC. Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County Wilderness Rescue: “On March 1 at 3 p.m., Forest Ranger assistance was requested by two DEC Environmental Conservation Police Officers and the Cumberland Head Fire Department for two anglers stranded on a floating ice sheet on Lake Champlain. Fire department personnel accessed the men from Plattsburgh with an inflatable rescue craft and brought one of the subjects safely to shore. When Forest Rangers arrived on the scene, two fire department personnel and the second angler and his gear were still on the ice sheet. ECOs and Rangers launched the airboat and Ranger Bronson was able to retrieve all parties and gear from the ice and bring them back to shore.”
Georgetown reopens most facilities, will still require masks By Cory Dinkel GEORGETOWN, Texas - Wednesday, Georgetown released updated COVID-19 safety guidelines and reopened most facilities. The guidelines state that face coverings are still required in city facilities. Most City of Georgetown facilities and lobbies reopened to the public on March 10 without capacity limits, in accordance with Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order announced March 2. The city says while most facilities will reopen to the public, the library will continue to offer curbside pickup hours five mornings a week and began grab-and-go hours in the afternoons and on Saturdays. Williamson County residents will have choice to wear mask or not
Special curbside collection of tree limbs in Georgetown begins By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published GEORGETOWN, Texas - City of Georgetown officials say that a special curbside collection of tree limbs for residents who live within city limits is starting this week after the winter storm and freezing temperatures from February 11 through February 20. The special pickup is expected to take at least two weeks. Tree limbs should be placed along the curb or pavement edge, but do not need to be cut up or bundled. Tree limbs and brush should be stacked in pile. Other debris, such as sheetrock or flooring or material should not be included with limbs. Tree limb piles with other material mixed in such as construction debris or sheetrock will not be picked up.
City of Georgetown lifting nonessential water use restrictions By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published GEORGETOWN, Texas - Restrictions on nonessential use of water will be lifted at noon on February 23 for all City of Georgetown water customers. The city says its water has received storage capacity and returned to normal operations following the winter storm. Water uses such as irrigation, washing vehicles, adding water to a pool, and industrial uses are permitted once the restrictions lift. However, leaving irrigation systems off and limiting other outdoor uses are still encouraged. Officials say the restrictions will be lifted at noon is so that commercial businesses affected by the restrictions, such as carwashes, have time to staff for the day and to ensure they open at the same time, so as not to give businesses an unfair advantage.
Where to get free water, meals in Austin area on Monday, Feb. 22 By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published AUSTIN, Texas - Local officials, businesses, and other organizations are providing water, hot meals, and support for people seeking help after last week's winter storm. Many nonprofit organizations are also asking for donations so they can help people experiencing homelessness or those who are in need of support. Here's a list of resources being offered on Monday, February 22: WATER The City of Leander has opened its bottled water distribution site at Leander High School. Vehicles should enter from Lakeline Blvd just south of Osage Dr (see map below). One case per vehicle. Supply for 750 vehicles total. Site is open until all supply is gone.
Georgetown City Council voted in a Feb. 21 special meeting to extend the state of disaster through March 23. The initial state of disaster was signed on Feb. 14 by Mayor Josh Schroeder. In order to extend the declaration beyond day seven, it needed a council vote, city officials said. Under this declaration, the mayor is designated as the emergency management director for the city. The mayor has the power to: Evacuate all or part of the population of an area of the city that has been stricken or is threatened if necessary for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation; Prescribe routes, modes of transportation and destinations in connection with an evacuation; and