Downtown Art Expo Banners
📢Calling all Artists
It is that time of year again!!
Once again, submissions are being accepted for the Annual Gratiot Downtown Art Expo. This is a collaborative project between the communities of Alma, Breckenridge, Ithaca, St. Louis and the Alma Community Art Center.
Each year 20 downtown lampposts are decorated with beautiful painted banners by local artists and students.
Copies of the entry form can be picked up at City Hall, Thompson Home Public Library, Baker Auto Group Ithaca, Commercial Bank, Isabella Bank and Gratiot Community Credit Union, Ithaca branches or download the pdf below.
Anyone can participate (must be at least 8 years old). If chosen, your work of art will decorate the lampposts downtown.
Submission deadline is March 3, 2025.
Winter Weather & Snow Removal
With winter weather being around the corner, we are starting to prepare for the snow and ice. The DPW Crew starts plowing and salting the streets during the early hours of the morning. The priority order for clearing snow are the major streets, local streets, downtown and city buildings, alleys and clearing snow piles out of intersections.
By city ordinance, it is the property owner’s responsibility to clear the snow and ice from the sidewalk that is front of their property. We (and the postal carriers) appreciate residents who clear their walkways and keep fire hydrants clear of snow in case of emergencies.  When clearing your driveway, please do not push snow out into the street.Â
City ordinance states that no vehicle can be parked on the streets during the hours of 2:00 AM to 5:00 AM. We appreciate your cooperation.
