City of Meridian News Releases

Community Recycling Funds Available

Shelly Houston — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:49:09 GMT

NEWS RELEASE November 2, 2012 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 COMMUNITY RECYCLING FUNDS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS PROMOTING RECYCLED MATERIALS Meridian, ID – (November 2, 2012) – The City of Meridian’s Solid

Meridian to Dedicate New Pathway Connection

Shelly Houston — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:15:55 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 2, 2012 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Pine Avenue and Bradley Street Connected by Pathway in Meridian Meridian, ID – (October 8, 2012) – The City of Meridian

Meridian Seeks Donation of Christmas Tree

Shelly Houston — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:43:25 GMT

The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department is seeking the donation of a large, live evergreen tree for the City’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony is scheduled for Friday, November 30, 2012 in Generations Plaza in downtown Meridian.

Meridian Named to 100 Best Communities List

Shelly Houston — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:21:17 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 12, 2012 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian Named One of 100 Best Communities for Young People Meridian Honored for the Fifth Time by America’s Promise Alliance

Meridian Community Block Party - Sept. 8

Shelly Houston — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:02:19 GMT

On Saturday, September 8, 2012, the City of Meridian will host the Meridian Community Block Party presented by RehabAuthority. This free event, now in its 3rd year, will be held at Settlers Park from 10 00 am to 5 00

Nominations Open for Neighborhood Star Awards

Shelly Houston — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:51:32 GMT

Help Us Recognize Meridian’s Very Best Neighbors Do you have a friend, neighbor, or nearby business who "shines brightly" by making significant contributions to improving the quality of life or safety of those on your street or in your

Youth Invited to Apply for City Commissions

Shelly Houston — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 22:42:57 GMT

NEWS RELEASE August 22, 2012 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 MERIDIAN YOUTH INVITED TO APPLY FOR CITY COMMISSIONS Meridian, ID – (August 22, 2012) – The City of Meridian is seeking youth

Meridian Named to Best Places List

Shelly Houston — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:37:46 GMT

NEWS RELEASE August 21, 2012 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian Named to CNN Money’s “Best Places to Live” List Meridian, ID – (August 21, 2012) – CNN Money has

Meridian News Release - FY13 Budget

Shelly Houston — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:29:58 GMT

NEWS RELEASE August 20, 2012 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 FY13 Budget Based Upon Cities Capital Improvement Plan Meridian, ID – (August 21, 2012) – A public hearing will be

Meridian Announces Call for Artists & Workshop

Shelly Houston — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 21:16:33 GMT

NEWS RELEASE July 31, 2012 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian Arts Commission Announces Call for Artists for a Public Art Opportunity Workshop to be held August 8 with final proposals due

Free Kings of Swing Concert Saturday Night

Shelly Houston — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:19:40 GMT

NEWS RELEASE July 18, 2012 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Kings of Swing to Perform in Meridian City Hall Plaza Meridian, ID – (July 18, 2012) – The Kings of

Meridian Independence Day Festival

Shelly Houston — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 22:39:54 GMT

NEWS RELEASE June 28, 2012 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian to Host Independence Day Festival Residents Urged by Meridian Fire Department to Have a Safe and Fun 4th Meridian,

KLeiner Park Grand Opening Activities

Shelly Houston — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:22:56 GMT

NEWS RELEASE June 1st, 2012 For Additional Information Colin Moss, Parks and Recreation Department (208) 489 0551 Grand Opening Celebration Activities Announced For Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Meridian, ID – (June 9, 2012) – A

City of Meridian Offers Scholarships

Shelly Houston — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:48:50 GMT

NEWS RELEASE February 6, 2012 For Additional Information Luke Cavener, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 CITY OF MERIDIAN TO OFFER FOUR $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS Meridian, ID – (February 6, 2012) – The City of Meridian will once

Recycling Funds Available for Earth-Friendly Projects

Shelly Houston — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:17:40 GMT

NEWS RELEASE February 6, 2012 For Additional Information Luke Cavener, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0535 COMMUNITY RECYCLING FUNDS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PROJECTS PROMOTING RECYCLED MATERIALS Meridian, ID – (February 6, 2012) – The City of Meridian’s

Volleyball Tournament Raises Funds for Hope Tree

Shelly Houston — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:02:56 GMT

NEWS RELEASE December 7, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Volleyball Tournament Raises $1,450 for the Meridian Hope Tree Meridian, ID – (December 7, 2011) – Meridian’s First Annual Holiday Classic Volleyball

Christmas Events in Meridian

Shelly Houston — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:43:01 GMT

NEWS RELEASE November 17, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Christmas in Meridian to Feature a Variety of Holiday Events Meridian, ID – (November 17th, 2011) – The City of Meridian

MDC Seeks to Fill Board Vacancy(2)

Shelly Houston — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:40:43 GMT

NEWS RELEASE November 15, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian Development Corporation Seeks to Fill Board Vacancy Meridian, ID – (November 15, 2011) – The City of Meridian is seeking

Housing & Community Needs Survey

Shelly Houston — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 23:40:49 GMT

NEWS RELEASE November 14th, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, City of Meridian (208) 489 0531 City of Meridian to Conduct Community Development Block Grant Program Survey Meridian, ID – (November 14, 2011) The City of Meridian

City to Host Water Conservation Plan Meeting

Shelly Houston — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:17:21 GMT

NEWS RELEASE November 10, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 City to Host Water Conservation Plan Meeting Meridian, ID – (November 10, 2011) – The City of Meridian will host a

Residents Invited to Coffee with the Mayor

Shelly Houston — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:12:19 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 31, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian Residents Invited to Coffee with the Mayor Meridian, ID – (October 31, 2011) – On Wednesday, November 2, 2011,

City to Test Biosolids Processing Method

Shelly Houston — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:02:07 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 21, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Note Photo Video Opportunities can be arranged for the mobile biosolids processing equipment during Meridian’s pilot program period (October 24 28)

Meridian Parks Commission Has Vacancy

Shelly Houston — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:31:04 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 3, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 City Seeks to Fill Parks & Recreation Commission Vacancy Meridian, ID – (October 3, 2011) – The City of Meridian is

Town Hall to Focus on Neighborhoods

Shelly Houston — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:32:34 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 30, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian, ID – (September 30, 2011) – Meridian Residents are invited to attend Meridian Neighbor Night – a town hall meeting that

City to Hold South Meridian Community Meeting

Shelly Houston — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:43:26 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 27, 2011 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 City of Meridian to Hold South Meridian Community Meeting Meridian, ID – (September 27, 2011) –The City of Meridian will hold

2nd Annual Meridian Community Block Party

Lucas cavener — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:13:46 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 12, 2011 For Additional Information Colin Moss, Parks and Recreation Department (208) 489 0551

Meridian Residents Invited to Coffee with the Mayor

Shelly Houston — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:27:33 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 9, 2011 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 Meridian Residents Invited to Coffee with the Mayor Meridian, ID – (September 9, 2011) – On Tuesday, September 13, 2011,

Meridian to Welcome Troops Home with Yellow Ribbons

Shelly Houston — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:46:34 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 7, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian Residents and Businesses Urged to “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” to Welcome Home the Troops Mayor Will Help Tie Yellow Ribbons

Public Invited to 9-11 Commemoration & Bell Dedication

Shelly Houston — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:26:07 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 2, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian to Commemorate 9 11 with Patriot Day Ceremony Ceremony will include the Dedication of an Antique Fire Bell Meridian, ID

Call for Artists: 2012 Initial Point Gallery Series

Shelly Houston — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:31:53 GMT

NEWS RELEASE August 30, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston (208) 489 0531 Call for Artists 2012 Initial Point Gallery Series Meridian, ID – (August 30, 2011) – The Meridian Arts Commission is seeking proposals from artists

Free Symphony Concert Saturday Night

Shelly Houston — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:16:29 GMT

NEWS RELEASE August 18, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Concerts on Broadway to Feature Meridian Symphony in Free Outdoor Concert Meridian, ID – (August 18, 2011) – The 2011

Information Session for City Office Candidates

Shelly Houston — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:02:49 GMT

News Release August 12, 2011 For additional information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0530 City of Meridian to Hold Information Session for Meridian Mayor and City Council Candidates Meridian, ID – (August 12, 2011) – The City

City Appeals City Hall Lawsuit Ruling

Shelly Houston — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:51:49 GMT

NEWS RELEASE July 25, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 CITY OF MERIDIAN APPEALS RULING IN CITY HALL LAWSUIT Meridian, ID – (July 25, 2011) – On Friday, July 22, 2011,

Gillenwater Art Exhibit and Reception

Shelly Houston — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:14:22 GMT

NEWS RELEASE July 18, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Initial Point Gallery Exhibit Features Works by Marcella Gillenwater Meridian, ID – (July 18, 2011) – A variety of artwork by

Town Hall Meeting to Focus on Parks

Shelly Houston — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:46:27 GMT

NEWS RELEASE July 14, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian Town Hall Meeting to Focus on Parks System Meridian, ID – (July 14, 2011) – The City of Meridian

City's Budget Workshops -- July 6 & 7

Shelly Houston — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:30:32 GMT

NEWS RELEASE June 30, 2011 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 BALANCED BUDGET INCLUDES RECOMMENDATION TO FOREGO 3% INCREASE ALLOWED UNDER IDAHO LAW City Budget Workshop is scheduled for July 6 and 7

Kings of Swing to Perform Saturday Night

Shelly Houston — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:06:25 GMT

NEWS RELEASE June 16, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Kings of Swing to Perform in Meridian City Hall Plaza Meridian, ID – (June 16, 2011) – The 2011 Concerts

Pathway Dedication to Honor the Moores

Shelly Houston — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:17:18 GMT

NEWS RELEASE May 19, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0529 Diane & Winston Moore Memorial Pathway Dedication Set for May 24 Meridian, ID – (May 19, 2011) – The City of Meridian Parks &

Public Works Expo Set for May 19th

Shelly Houston — Wed, 18 May 2011 15:43:42 GMT

NEWS RELEASE May 18, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 Public Invited to Attend the Third Annual Meridian Public Works Expo Meridian, ID – (May 18, 2011) – The Third Annual Meridian

Ten Mile Interchange Dedication Celebration

Shelly Houston — Fri, 13 May 2011 20:58:57 GMT

NEWS RELEASE May 13, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office Public Invited to Ten Mile Interchange Dedication Meridian, ID – (May 13, 2011) – On Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at 1 00 p.m., the

MDC Board Seeks to Fill Two Seats

Shelly Houston — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 19:41:24 GMT

NEWS RELEASE April 29, 2011 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0530 Meridian Development Corporation Seeks to Fill Two Board Seats Meridian, ID – (April 29, 2011) – The Meridian Development Corporation (MDC),

City Awards Citi for Environmental Excellence

Shelly Houston — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:12:33 GMT

NEWS RELEASE April 25, 2011 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 City of Meridian Awards Citi Cards with Environmental Excellence Award Meridian, ID – (April 25, 2011) Mayor Tammy de Weerd will

Meridian to Celebrate Arbor Day

Shelly Houston — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:23:59 GMT

NEWS RELEASE April 22, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 Meridian Plans Arbor Day Celebration 2011 Meridian, ID – (April 22, 2011) – The City of Meridian Parks & Recreation Department,

Hispanic Art & Culture Celebration

Shelly Houston — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:24:34 GMT

NEWS RELEASE April 12, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian Art Show Opening and Hispanic Cultural Celebration Meridian, ID – (April 12, 2011) – The City of Meridian, Meridian Arts

City Council Approves Comp Plan Update

Shelly Houston — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:41:09 GMT

News Release April 11, 2011 For additional information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0530 Meridian City Council Approves Comp Plan Update Meridian, ID – (April 11, 2011) – At its April 5th meeting, the Meridian City

CITY OF MERIDIAN CONDUCTS EXERCISE PLAN WITH 101ST CIVIL SUPPORT TEAM AT MERIDIAN CITY HALL

Lucas cavener — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:47:27 GMT

MEDIA ADVISORY March 9, 2011 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433

New Backflow Testing Reimbursement Program

Shelly Houston — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 23:30:36 GMT

NEWS RELEASE March 1, 2011 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 NEW BACKFLOW TESTING REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM TO TAKE EFFECT ON MARCH 1, 2011 Meridian, ID – (March 1, 2011) – After many

Legends of Dodgeball Tournament Sign-Ups

Shelly Houston — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:26:17 GMT

NEWS RELEASE February 24, 2011 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 MERIDIAN PARKS AND RECREATION PRESENTS THE FIRST ANNUAL LEGENDS OF DODGEBALL SPRING TOURNAMENT Meridian, ID – (February 24, 2011) – The

Meridian Citywide Survey Results

Shelly Houston — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:58:51 GMT

NEWS RELEASE February 23, 2011 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 RESIDENTS AGREE – MERIDIAN A GREAT PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY Meridian, ID – (February 23, 2011) – Meridian residents voiced

City Council Meetings Now Streamed Live

Shelly Houston — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:12:09 GMT

NEWS RELEASE February 15, 2011 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 MERIDIAN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO BE STREAMED LIVE Meridian, ID – (February 15, 2011) – In an effort to make its

Scholarship Opportunity for Graduating Seniors

Shelly Houston — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:19:01 GMT

NEWS RELEASE February 7, 2011 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 CITY OF MERIDIAN TO OFFER FOUR $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS Meridian, ID – (February 7, 2011) – The City of Meridian will once

Ignite Youth Event Set for Feb 4

Shelly Houston — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 22:53:30 GMT

NEWS RELEASE February 3, 2011 For Additional Information Luke Cavener, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0535 TEENS SHARE IDEAS IN FAST PACED IGNITE FORMAT Public Encouraged to Come Watch and Listen as Local Teens Tell Idea in 5

Parks & Rec Commission Accepting Applications

Shelly Houston — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:53:36 GMT

News Release January 12, 2011 For additional information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 City Seeks to Fill Parks & Recreation Commission Vacancy Meridian, ID – (January 12, 2011) – The City of Meridian is currently

Joint Cities call Upon County to Withdraw Lawsuit

Lucas cavener — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:46:44 GMT

NEWS RELEASE January 3, 2011 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433

Coffee with the Mayor Nov. 30 at Meadow Lake Village

Shelly Houston — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 21:13:23 GMT

Meridian Residents Invited to Coffee with the Mayor Meridian, ID – (November 23, 2010) – On Tuesday, November 30, 2010, Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village will host Coffee with the Mayor, from 8 00 – 9 30 am, in its

Meridian Gallery Hosts Idaho Watercolor Society Show

Shelly Houston — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:35:17 GMT

NEWS RELEASE November 5, 2010 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian’s Initial Point Galley Hosts Idaho Watercolor Society’s Fall Show & Reception Meridian, ID – (November 5, 2010) – The Fall Show of the

Meridian Awards Program Seeks Nominees

Shelly Houston — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:31:05 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 18, 2010 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian Awards Program to Recognize Those Who Support Youth Meridian, ID – (October 18, 2010) – Nominations are now being

Businesses Help Promote Drug Disposal Program

Shelly Houston — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 20:10:36 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 13, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison (208) 489 0530 Meridian Businesses Help Get Word Out on Disposing of Unwanted Prescription Drugs in Environmentally Sound Way Meridian, ID – (October 13, 2010) – Meridian

Initial Point Gallery Features Oils & Photos

Shelly Houston — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:17:40 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 8, 2010 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Initial Point Gallery Exhibit and Reception to Showcase Painter and Photographer Meridian, ID – (October 8, 2010) – Treasure Valley artist

City Council to Consider Spice Ban Ordinance

Shelly Houston — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:51:43 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 7, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison (208) 489 0530 Meridian City Council to TAKE UP ordinance banning SPICE Meridian, ID – (October 7, 2010) – During its 6 00 pm meeting on

City Seeks Tree Donation for the Holidays

Shelly Houston — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:32:33 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 6, 2010 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 CITY OF MERIDIAN SEEKS TREE DONATION FOR THE HOLIDAYS Meridian, ID – (October 6, 2010) – The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department

City Council Considering Texting While Driving Ordinance

Shelly Houston — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:42:35 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 1, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison (208) 489 0530 Meridian City Council to consider ordinance banning texTing while driving Meridian, ID – (October 1, 2010) – During its 7 00 pm meeting on

Fallen Firefighters Tribute and Fire Prevention Week

Shelly Houston — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:53:18 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 1, 2010 For Additional Information Shelly Houston (208) 489 0531 Fire Chief Encourages Public Awareness of Fallen Firefighters in Conjunction with Fire Prevention Week Meridian, ID – (October 1, 2010) – On October

Coffee with the Mayor Tuesday at Wahooz

Shelly Houston — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:10:30 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 24, 2010 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office Meridian Residents Invited to Coffee with the Mayor Meridian, ID – (September 24, 2010) – On Tuesday, September 28, 2010, Wahooz Family Fun Zone

Meridian Business Day Set for September 30

Shelly Houston — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:48:15 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 24 2010 For Additional Information Luke Cavener, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0535 Meridian Business Day Keynote to Deliver Inspiring and Impactful Presentation Meridian, ID – (September 24, 2010) – Meridian’s biggest networking workshop,

Meridian Seeks Applicants for Solid Waste Advisory Commission

Shelly Houston — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:06:24 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 1, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 Meridian Seeks applicants for the Solid Waste Advisory Commission Meridian, ID – (September 1, 2010) – The City of Meridian

Asahara Watercolor Exhibit and Public Reception

Shelly Houston — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:02:49 GMT

Treasure Valley watercolor artist Laurie Yonan Asahara is the featured artist currently on display in Meridian City Hall’s Initial Point Gallery. The exhibit, which includes 39 paintings, will remain on public display until September 10, 2010. Well known for her

ALERT! Automated Waste Collection Begins July 5

Shelly Houston — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:51:15 GMT

Beginning July 5, trash and recycling collection in the City of Meridian will change to a fully automated cart based collection system. Under this new system, all residential trash and recycling for collection must be contained in wheeled trash

Public Invited to July 6 Kleiner Park Groundbreaking

Shelly Houston — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:02:36 GMT

NEWS RELEASE July 2, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 Public Invited to Groundbreaking for Meridian’s Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Meridian, ID – (July 2, 2010) – The public is

Public Meeting on Future West Meridian Park

Shelly Houston — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:53:45 GMT

The City of Meridian is inviting the public to attend a meeting regarding the development of a future park site near Cherry Lane and McDermott Road in west Meridian. This open house style informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, June

Meridian 's 4th of July Festival

Shelly Houston — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:39:14 GMT

NEWS RELEASE June 18, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 CITY OF MERIDIAN AND MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY TO HOST 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES. City and Speedway partner for 3rd year to enhance 4th

Town Halls Meeting on Automated Waste Collection

Shelly Houston — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:27:59 GMT

The City of Meridian will present two Town Hall Meetings on the topic of the city’s upcoming transition to fully automated waste collection. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 9, at 6 30 p.m., at Chief

Meridian to Collaborate on New Energy Technology

Shelly Houston — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:01:19 GMT

MEDIA ADVISORY June 4, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison, City of Meridian, 208 888 4433, simisonr@meridiancity.org Marilyn Whitney, Idaho National Laboratory, 208 569 7611, marilyn.whitney@inl.gov Meridian, INL and the Center for Advanced Energy Studies Collaborate on

CableOne Movie Night in Meridian 2010 Season

Shelly Houston — Tue, 25 May 2010 15:10:54 GMT

NEWS RELEASE May 25, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 CITY OF MERIDIAN ANNOUNCES ANOTHER SEASON OF SUMMER MOVIES IN SETTLERS PARK CableONE Movie Night in Meridian Now In Its Fourth

Residents Encouraged to Pre-Order Trash Carts by May 28

Shelly Houston — Thu, 06 May 2010 16:38:03 GMT

NEWS RELEASE May 6, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0530 Meridian Residents Encouraged to Pre Order Trash Carts Meridian, ID – (May 6, 2010) – Meridian residents have until

Meridian Plans Arbor Day Celebration

Shelly Houston — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:18:59 GMT

NEWS RELEASE April 26, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433

Residents Must Prepare for Fully Automated Waste Collection

Brad Lloyd — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:53:10 GMT

NEWS RELEASE April 26, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0535 Meridian Prepares for Transition to Fully Automated Trash Collection and Encourages Citizens to Be Ready to Roll Meridian, ID –

April Special Events in Meridian

Shelly Houston — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:41:40 GMT

April is positively overflowing with fun, educational, and motivational events you may wish to know about Additional information about each of the events highlighted below can be found online on the home page “Hot List” of the City of Meridian

Mark Niemeyer Named Meridian Fire Chief

Shelly Houston — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:38:11 GMT

NEWS RELEASE April 1, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 NIEMEYER SELECTED TO BE NEXT MERIDIAN FIRE CHIEF Meridian, ID – (April 1, 2010) – Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd announced

City Offering Scholarships to Graduating Seniors

Shelly Houston — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:49:55 GMT

NEWS RELEASE February 19, 2010 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 CITY OF MERIDIAN TO OFFER FOUR $1000 SCHOLARSHIPS Meridian, ID – (February 19, 2010) – The City of Meridian will once again

Meridian Unplugged Town Hall Meeting January 13 at 6:30pm

Shelly Houston — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:38:17 GMT

NEWS RELEASE January 11, 2010 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 CITIZENS TO GUIDE DISCUSSIONS AT JANUARY 13 MERIDIAN TOWH HALL MEETING Meridian, ID – (January 11, 2010) – The City of

Christmas Comes to Downtown Meridian Dec 5

Shelly Houston — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:32:22 GMT

NEWS RELEASE December 3, 2009 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Christmas Comes to Downtown Meridian with December 5th Events Meridian, ID – (December 3, 2009) – The City of Meridian will

Green Grants Available to Meridian Businesses

Shelly Houston — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:29:14 GMT

NEWS RELEASE December 3, 2009 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 Green Grants Available to Meridian Businesses Meridian, ID – (December 3, 2009) – The City of Meridian and VengaWorks are once again seeking applications

Public Invited to Dec 2 Coffee with the Mayor

Shelly Houston — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:02:06 GMT

NEWS RELEASE November 23, 2009 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Meridian Residents Invited to Coffee with the Mayor Meridian, ID – (November 23, 2009) – On Wednesday, December 2, 2009,

Meridian Launches New Tool to Promote Local Business

Shelly Houston — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:27:14 GMT

NEWS RELEASE November 16, 2009 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433

City of Meridian Wins Award for Water Reuse Program

Lucas Cavener — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:25:49 GMT

News Release October 20, 2009 For additional information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0530 City

City Seeks to Fill Parks & Recreation Commission on Vacancy

Shelly Houston — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:14:41 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 8, 2009 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 City Seeks to Fill Parks & Recreation Commission on Vacancy Meridian, ID – (October 8, 2009) – The

City Launches Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program

Shelly Houston — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:07:55 GMT

NEWS RELEASE October 1, 2009 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 City Launches Prescription Drug Drop Off Program Meridian, ID – (October 1, 2009) – Beginning today, a new Meridian program is

Mayor's Anti-Drug Coalition Wins National Award

Shelly Houston — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:26:29 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 10, 2009 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 MERIDIAN MAYOR’S ANTI DRUG COALITION RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD Meridian, ID – (September 10, 2009) – The Meridian Mayor’s Anti Drug Coalition (MADC) will be

Call for Artists for Wine and Dine Festival

Shelly Houston — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:26:49 GMT

NEWS RELEASE September 1, 2009 For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 Artists Needed for Meridian Wine & Dine Festival Meridian, ID – (September 1, 2009) – The Meridian Arts Commission is currently seeking applications from

MDC Seeks to Fill Board Vacancy

Shelly Houston — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:51:48 GMT

NEWS RELEASE August 24, 2009 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0530 Meridian Development Corporation Seeks to Fill Board Vacancy Meridian, ID – (August 24, 2009) – The Meridian Development Corporation (MDC), the independent agency leading

Master Plan Unveiled for Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park

Shelly Houston — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:25:39 GMT

News Release August 19, 2009 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Mayor’s Office, 208 489 0531 Susan Graham, Park Trust Representative, 208 898 0012 Meridian to Receive Gift of $25 Million Julius M. Kleiner Memorial ParkPark Will Serve as Tribute

Media Alert - Julius M. Kleiner Park Master Plan News Conference

Shelly Houston — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:17:14 GMT

Media Advisory What Representatives of the Kleiner Park Trust and City of Meridian will hold a joint press conference to unveil the Master Plan for a 60 acre urban park to be gifted to the City of Meridian. Who

Information Session for City Council Candidates

Shelly Houston — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:57:22 GMT

NEWS RELEASE August 12, 2009 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 Information Session for Meridian City Council Candidates Meridian, ID – (August 12, 2009) – The City of Meridian will hold an informational meeting for

News Conference to Launch Clean Air Campaign

Shelly Houston — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 14:50:55 GMT

THE TREASURE VALLEY PARTNERSHIP, DEQ AND BOISE AD FEDERATION GATHER TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR CLEAN AIR CAMPAIGN For Immediate Release July 27, 2009 For additional information, contact Jason Hamilton 208.954.5002jh@fuel3advertising.comBill Larsen 208.761.6395treasurevalleypartners@hotmail.com Press Conference Thursday, July 30th at 2pm Meridian

City Teams with Vengaworks to Offer Green Job Grants

Shelly Houston — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:35:47 GMT

NEWS RELEASE July 27, 2009 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 CITY OF MERIDIAN, VENGAWORKS TEAM UP TO PROVIDE GRANTS FOR NEW GREEN JOBS Meridian, ID – (July 27, 2009) – The City of Meridian

Harms Reappointed to Historical Preservation Commission

Shelly Houston — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:06:23 GMT

NEWS RELEASE July 8, 2009 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 HARMS REAPPOINTED TO MERIDIAN HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION Meridian, ID – (July 8, 2009) – Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd’s reappointment of Carole Harms to

Recognize Program Gathers Attention

Shelly Houston — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:33:27 GMT

NEWS RELEASE June 30, 2009 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 Meridian’s Recognize Program Gathers Local and Regional Attention Meridian, ID – (June 30, 2009) – On Friday June 26, 2009, Meridian Mayor Tammy de

New Speed Limits for Stretches of Meridian Roadways

Shelly Houston — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:30:24 GMT

NEWS RELEASE June 29, 2009 For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 888 4433 SPEED LIMITS TO CHANGE ON PORTIONS OF MERIDIAN ROADWAYS Meridian, ID – (June 29, 2009) – Motorists will soon notice new speed limits posted

Meridian Budget Recommendations Presented to City Council

Shelly Houston — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:34:55 GMT

NEWS RELEASE June 25, 2009For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office(208) 888 4433 MERIDIAN BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL Meridian, ID – (June 25, 2009) – Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd delivered a balanced budget recommendation to the Meridian

Meridian Wins AIC City Achievement Awards

Shelly Houston — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:33:52 GMT

NEWS RELEASE June 25, 2009For Additional Information Robert Simison, Meridian Mayor’s Office(208) 888 4433 CITY OF MERIDIAN RECOGNIZED BY AIC FOR INNOVATIVE PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS Meridian, ID – (June 25, 2009) – The Association of Idaho Cities (AIC) has recognized

Settlers Park Village Dedication June 27

Shelly Houston — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:49:00 GMT

News Release June 24, 2009For Additional Information Shelly Houston, Meridian Mayor’s Office (208) 489 0531 MERIDIAN TO DEDICATE PHASE I OF SETTLERS PARK VILLAGE SQUARE MERIDIAN, ID – (June 24, 2009) – The City of Meridian will hold a grand