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As temperatures cool and we spend more time indoors, Greendale Fire, EMS, Police, and Mayor Karsteter would like to share a simple home safety reminder with our community. Fire activity tends to increase in the fall, and batteries left on chargers can be a common cause of home fires. Residents are encouraged to remove batteries from their chargers once they are fully charged and to unplug the chargers afterward. It’s a small habit that helps keep our homes, families, and neig

Due to the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday, November 11th, all City of Greendale offices will be closed. IMPORTANT: Wednesday's trash collection has been rescheduled to Friday, November 13th. Please make sure your trash is set out for collection on Friday. Thank you for your cooperation. The City of Greendale wishes everyone a safe and happy Veterans Day!

The City of Greendale is pleased to share that our FREE Community Shred Day returns on Saturday, November 7th, from 9:00 to 11:00am at the Greendale Utility Building, 510 Ridge Avenue. Take a look through your office, basement, garage, or attic and gather any documents you no longer need. When you arrive, simply pull up to the shred truck in the Utility Building parking lot, hand off your documents, and watch as they are securely destroyed right on-site. This free community s

Trick-or-treating takes place tonight from 6:00 to 8:00pm, and we encourage everyone to have a safe and festive evening.

The City of Greendale is excited to invite Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation students in grades K-12 to help design our two new garbage trucks! Through our Garbage Truck Design Contest, the winning designs will be featured on the sides of the new trucks as they travel through our community. We’re looking for artwork that shows what a clean, beautiful Greendale means to you, with themes like recycling, keeping our city clean, or community pride. Hand-drawn, colored, pa

City, county, and state leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of Copper Creek Apartments in Greendale, Indiana, a $35.6 million, 176-unit development bringing new market-rate housing to a long-vacant site near I-275.

Dear Greendale Residents, As summer draws to a close, I want to take a moment to thank you — sincerely — for your patience and understanding as our city crews have worked through a season full of major infrastructure improvements. I know construction, detours, and outages are never convenient, and I don't take your patience for granted. This summer, our team completed important drainage improvements near Saint Elizabeth, addressing longstanding stormwater issues and helping t

Happy Labor Day, Greendale! In honor of the hardworking men and women who help build and support our community, all City of Greendale offices will be closed Monday, September 7th. Normal business hours resume Tuesday, September 8th at 8:00am. We hope you enjoy a well-earned day with family and friends!

Residents from Parkside Avenue to Parkgrove Avenue along Nowlin ONLY should expect to be without water on Tuesday, August 25th, from 8:30am to 3:00pm while contractors complete the final tie-in for the water main project. The intersection of Haag Avenue and Nowlin Avenue will also be closed on Tuesday, August 25th, from 8:30am to 3:00pm while this work is underway. Please use the posted detour and plan accordingly. Please refer to the attached map for the detour route, th

Home2 Suites by Hilton Lawrenceburg Greendale nearing end of construction in August, 2026 Press release from Home2 Suites by Hilton GREENDALE, IN (July 15, 2026) – The Home2 Suites by Hilton Lawrenceburg Greendale, located at 1547 Flossie Drive, Greendale, Indiana 47025, will open in late Q3 2026 as the first premium-branded, all-suite extended-stay hotel in the Lawrenceburg and Greendale area. The 88-suite hotel is now accepting reservations at Hilton.com for arrivals begin

Residents can expect that the intersection of Haag Avenue and Nowlin Avenue will be closed on Monday, August 24th, and Tuesday, August 25th, from 8:30am to 3:00pm for the final tie-in of the Nowlin Water Main Project. Please use Parkgrove Avenue to Heck Drive, taking you to Parkside Avenue, as the detour to avoid the construction area. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this important project reaches completion. Please allow extra travel time, follow all poste

Starting Wednesday, August 12th, residents in the Valley Woods area should expect Sycamore Woods, from Whispering Woods to Cottonwood Circle, to be permanently closed for the next several weeks as crews begin work to repair the dam and outfall pipe. The road closure is expected to begin at approximately 7:30am on August 12th. Please plan ahead, and exercise caution when traveling around the work area. Residents should follow all posted signs, and avoid the closed section of t

The City of Greendale would like to update residents on the ongoing water main replacement project along Nowlin Avenue, from Haag Avenue to the underpass. As crews continue tying in the individual side streets connected to the new main, residents in the area should expect approximately five more water outages over the course of the next three weeks as this work continues. This $1.2 million project replaces water lines that are over 75 years old and had reached the end of thei

The City of Greendale is pleased to share that PAWS of Dearborn County Humane Center will host Doggie PAWlooza at Greendale Pool on Tuesday, August 11th from 5:00 to 7:00pm, where pups make a splash! 🐾 Join us for: Open pool swim time for dogs Pet photo booth 6:30pm Doggie Door Prizes A $5 donation per pup is requested at the door, with all proceeds benefiting PAWS of Dearborn County. Rules & regulations: Pet owners must sign a liability waiver Maximum of 2 dogs per human Do

The City of Greendale is hiring a Service & Maintenance Apprentice to join our Water Department! This is an entry-level opportunity to learn the ins and outs of Greendale's water and sewer systems. No prior experience is required — just a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid Indiana driver's license, with a CDL required within the first six months on the job. Apprentices work hands-on alongside our Water

The City of Greendale is now accepting applications for the position of Utility Director — a senior leadership role overseeing the operation, maintenance, and long-range planning of the City's electric, water, and sewer utilities. This full-time, salaried position reports directly to the Mayor and is an opportunity to play a significant role in the infrastructure that keeps Greendale running every day. Ideal candidates will bring 7–10 years of experience in electrical transmi

The City of Greendale is seeking grant funding through the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) to assist with reshaping Ridge Avenue to provide a more inviting and pedestrian friendly streetscape for the community. To help with this process, Greendale is seeking input from residents, business owners, and other stakeholders about how they envision the updated avenue. Please help us create a fresh streetscape by taking this short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/

What a way to celebrate 250 years! The Channel Kats performing on the Main Stage From the early morning at Schnebelt Pond to the Channel Kats lighting up the Main Stage and fireworks filling the sky over Greendale Park, Saturday was the kind of day that reminds us exactly why this community is such a special place to call home. Our five young volunteers for judging the Fishing Derby A special thank you to the five young volunteers who gave their morning to help judge the Fish

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2026 CELEBRATIONS IN GREENDALE: This Saturday, July 4th, Greendale is pulling out all the stops for a full day of Independence Day festivities — and this year, we're celebrating 250 years of American freedom. Here's everything you need to know: 5K Run/Walk | 8:00am | Greendale Park The annual 5K Run/Walk, hosted by Voices of Indiana, kicks off the day at Greendale Park. Registration is required — sign up at runsignup.com/Race/IN/Greendale/Greendale4thOfJuly5K

Once road closure barricades are in place on Saturday, July 4th, please remember that these apply to golf carts as well. Do not drive golf carts through barricaded areas. Ridge Avenue will remain open to golf cart traffic from Cook to Decker during the festivities. Additionally, the City of Greendale Administration Building will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the holiday. We look forward to celebrating Independence Day with our community and appreciate everyon