Engineering

Public Services has given the green light and the water main issues in City Park that popped up this past Saturday have been resolved! The bathrooms closest to the amphitheater in the park are now open again. (Also, a subtle reminder of today’s Greer Farmers Market from 4:30 - 7:30 PM. The banner just happened to be at the bathroom we swear.) 😉

Join us this last week of August (we can’t believe how fast it has gone by either) for Greerview! This week, we take a look back at: the recent Greer Police Department's Law Enforcement Memorial Softball Tournament, the mayor’s opening at the SC Economic Developers’ Association Institute session, and welcoming back students in the Creative Advancement Centers after school program at Tryon Rec Center. Looking ahead, we have this week’s farmers market, our regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, an upcoming career fair and more! https://youtu.be/6_aXCMiD5-8

As August winds down, here’s what we’ve got going on for you this week in Greer. Tuesday (8/27) Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Park Greer City Council Meeting – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM – City Hall

Lots to do in the City of Greer this week, we hope you can make it out to these events! Monday (8/19) Greer Planning Commision Meeting – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – City Hall Tuesday (8/20) Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Park Wednesday (8/21) The Platform at Greer: IGNITE Greer – 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM – Cartwright Food Hall

Heads up City of Greer residents: the City Park amphitheater stage will be closed on Monday, August 19 for staining and will reopen on Friday, August 23. There will be barricades surrounding the area while the contractor works. If all goes well and if weather permits, the stage will reopen on Friday. If the weather changes things, we’ll be sure to update you!

Interested in learning more about the Greer Police Deparment? Join us for the upcoming Citizens Police Academy: a 12-week program that runs from September 5 to November 21. You’ll learn more about the Greer Police Department’s structure, criminal investigations and crime analysis, specialty units, victim assistance, traffic enforcement and more! Enrollment is open now and you can head on over to the Citizens Police Academy page to apply: https://www.cityofgreer.org/o/police/page/citizens-police-academy

Did you know that we stream our Council and other important meetings on our YouTube channel? Tonight’s Greer City Council meeting from 6:30 – 8:00 PM will be streamed with the recap posted the next day! It’s all part of our effort to remain committed to transparency and inclusivity in our community. You can read more about those efforts here: https://www.masc.sc/uptown/03-2024/above-and-beyond-outreach-connects-residents-council-meetings Be sure to stop by and subscribe to our YouTube channel as well for tonight’s stream: https://www.youtube.com/@CityofGreerSC

Another week, another Greerview! Join us as we recap last week as well as look ahead to what’s coming up in the City of Greer. This week, we take a look back at: The Flying Fox’s opening, Casting with a Cop, and the arbor swings reopening at City Park. Looking ahead this week, we talk about our upcoming Citizens Police Academy, Tunes in the Park, this week’s City Council meeting and more! https://youtu.be/rgU4KspEq_8

Lots to do in the City of Greer this week, we hope you can make it out to these events! Tuesday (8/13) Greer Board of Architectural Review Meeting – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – City Hall Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM – City Park Greer City Council Meeting – 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM City Hall Friday (8/16) Food Truck Rollout – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM – City Park Saturday (8/17) Tunes in the Park – 7:00PM – 10:00 PM – City Park

Good news on this rainy day! The swing arbors at City Park have now been fully repaired and have reopened to the public. Be sure to check them out once we’re clear of the inclement weather!

Let’s take a look in the Greerview as we recap the previous week of events, as well as look ahead to what’s coming up in Greer. This week, we’re taking a look back at the new detention officer position that’s opened up in the City of Greer as well as the recent block party hosted by the Greer Police & Fire departments at Dunbar CDC. Looking ahead this week, we talk about the upcoming farmers market, Coffee with a Cop event, the Civics Academy and preparing for back to school! https://youtu.be/RiUC1jm5OqU

A quiet week for you as we head into the second week of August: Monday (8/5) Greer Board of Zoning Appeals – 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Hall Tuesday (8/6) Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM - 7:00pm – City Park

The City of Greer is looking for a Detention Officer for our Police Department! If you’ve been looking to get into a career with law enforcement and you’re looking to help serve the Greer community, consider applying today! For more information and to apply visit: https://bit.ly/3YqIo5f

Let’s take a look in the Greerview as we recap the previous week of events, as well as look ahead to what’s coming up in Greer. This week, we recap Hank’s (the Greer Municipal Court’s advo-cat) primetime debut and NEAT Bourbon Bar coming to Greer. We’re looking ahead to the upcoming Tax Free weekend, The Platform at Greer Huddle, our last Moonlight Movies of the summer and more! https://youtu.be/VCGLv9UiVz4

Road work ahead! Construction is set to begin today on Mountain View Road. The work zone starts south of Fews Bridge Road and goes to Highway 414. Drivers should expect land closures and delays. Work will continue until the end of October. We’ll keep you updated with any changes!

August is almost here! Take a look at what we’ve got in store for you this week in Greer: Tuesday (7/30) Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Park Thursday (8/1) The Platform at Greer: Huddle – 5:30 PM - 7:00pm – City Hall Moonlight Movies (Ratatouille) – 7:00 – 11:00 PM – City Park

Back on Tuesday this week, City Council took the time to recognize several City of Greer employees for their length of service as well as their contributions over the years. Congratulations and a special thanks to everyone on the list below: • Joe Garraux – 5 Years with Parks, Recreation & Tourism • Kody Gould – 5 Years with the Police Department • Bryan Medlin – 5 Years with the Police Department • William Westermeier – 5 Years with the Police Department • Kathy Hiles – 10 Years with the Municipal Court • Christopher Krajenka – 10 Years with the Police Department • Robin Byouk – 15 Years with Parks, Recreation & Tourism • Vickie Adams – 20 Years with Administration

A heads up for anyone visiting City Hall tomorrow: the parking lot entrance from E Poinsett St.(side with roundabout entrance) will be closed for the majority of the day. Public Services will have a crane parked there removing a tree limb that has fallen near the train tracks. That side of the parking lot will reopen as soon as the crew can remove the limb. Please plan on using the Line St. side entrance for parking until the limb has been removed.

The City of Greer has something brand new to share with you! Join us for our exiting new video series: Greeview where we recap the previous week of events, as well as look ahead to what’s coming up in Greer. This week, we recap the recent farmers market peach cook off, new golf carts @greergolf, a recent state championship, and more! https://youtu.be/bVIfWFVBSI0

As we approach the last full week of July, here’s what’s going on in the City of Greer: Tuesday (7/23) Greer Farmers Market – 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM – City Park Greer City Council Meeting – 6:30 – 8:30 PM City Hall Thursday (7/25) Greer Recreation Association Board Meeting – 8:00 – 9:00 AM – City Hall Moonlight Movies (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem) – 7:00 – 11:00 PM – City Park