🌱 Lafayette City Hall Drop Box Payments + Future Solar Fields

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny with a t-storm. High: 79 Low: 55.
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 80 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories today in Lafayette:

1. Starting Sep. 1, the payment drop box inside Lafayette City Hall for the Utility Billing Office won't be accessible outside regular business hours. This change is due to restricted access resulting from the Lafayette Police Department's relocation to the new Public Safety Center. Payments during non-business hours can be deposited in the City Hall's West Alley drop box 24/7. (Journal & Courier)
2. The City of Lafayette is commencing the construction of a new solar field that will power a portion of the city's wastewater infrastructure. This solar project, the third of its kind owned by the city, will be located at the Lafayette Renew wastewater treatment plant. Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski highlighted the city's commitment to renewable energy, with plans for further solar arrays at other locations, aligning with the Greater Lafayette Climate Action Plan's target of a 58 percent reduction in emissions by 2030. (WLFI)
3. Less than a month ahead of WLFI's second First Responders Safety Giving Day, local first responders are highlighting the impact of viewer contributions. Thanks to donations through Hero Fund USA, facilitated by WLFI's telethon last year, the West Lafayette Fire Department acquired three SENSIT gas leak detectors and calibration sets. These new devices enhance safety by measuring various gases, including carbon monoxide, aiding in firefighting and ensuring safe atmospheric conditions. The department emphasized the importance of these upgrades in maintaining public and firefighter safety and expressed gratitude for the support received from the community. (WLFI)

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Today and tomorrow in Lafayette:

Thursday, August 17

• Purdue Farmers Market At Memorial Mall (11:00 AM)

Friday, August 18

• August Friday Night Live Feat. The Waybacs At The Art Museum Of Greater Lafayette (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Dog enthusiasts can now register for a comprehensive dog park membership granting access to both of Lafayette's canine recreation areas: Shamrock Dog Park and the upcoming McPaw Dog Park. For more information and registration details, click here. (Lafayette Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Participate in the August Shop 765 event downtown, celebrating the return of Purdue students with a black and gold theme. Open to everyone, the event on Aug. 25 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. offers free rides to and from Purdue Memorial Union, giveaways, and appealing discounts. Don't pass up this opportunity for a lively time! (City of Lafayette via Facebook)
• Studio b dance classes have resumed at McAllister! Children aged 2.5-6 can enjoy Tiny-Tutu Princess or Tutu Princess classes led by Miss Rebecca on Mondays. For registration and additional information, click here. (Lafayette Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.