NewsFlash - Sept. 22
Town of Sunnyvale - Sept. 22, 2023
Road Construction - What To Expect Next Week
Project updates for Week of Sept. 22
Work is underway on the $9.3 million road improvement project recently approved by the Sunnyvale Town Council.
Phase 2B includes the repair and overlay of the following sections of asphalt roadway (dates are subject to change):
- Tripp Road is expected to reopen to traffic in both directions between South Jobson and Beltline Road on Saturday, 9/23. Eastbound Tripp between South Jobson and The Falls remains open, and the westbound direction is expected to reopen to traffic on Wednesday, Sept. 27.
- Southbound Jobson Road from US80 to East Tripp Road is open to traffic. Northbound Jobson is scheduled to continue through Sept. 28.
- Jobson Road from Tripp Road to Town East Boulevard
- Southbound Jobson is CLOSED through Sept. 22.
- Northbound Jobson CLOSED Sept. 22 to Oct. 2.
- Town East Boulevard from Collins Road to Mitchel Drive (Eastbound Sept. 28 - Oct. 9, Westbound Oct 10-20)
- North Collins Road from Town East Boulevard to Barnes Bridge Road (Oct. 16 - Nov. 6)
Mail Service - Construction operations have temporarily disrupted US Postal Service deliveries to some mailboxes along Tripp and Jobson Roads. The Supervisor of Delivery at the Mesquite Post office confirmed that undelivered mail would be held at the Mesquite Post Office at:
Mesquite Post Office
120 E Grubb Drive
Mesquite, Texas 75149
Post office hours can be found at their website at: https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?location=1372831
Affected residents can pick up undelivered mail being held at the post office during regular business hours. The Town and contractor are doing all they can to finish the construction and restore traffic and mail delivery to normal conditions.
Trash Service - For residents along the construction route, please make sure your trash containers are out by 7 a.m. on your assigned day. If the lane in front of your home is closed, please place your container across the street.
Construction schedules can sometimes change with short notice, so we appreciate your patience. If you have questions about the construction project, please check our website for alternate routes and other updates.
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Sunnyvale Approves 2023-24 Budget
The new Sunnyvale budget reduces taxes while expanding Town services for residents.
The Town Council approved the 2023-24 budget on Sept. 18. The All-Funds $61.6 million budget includes a General Fund budget of $15,024,445.
The budget features a 20% homestead exemption for homeowners that will provide $450 in property tax savings for the average Sunnyvale household. The budget also includes a $20 per month decrease in the average sewer bill. The average household will save a total of $700 per year.
The budget includes $30 million in capital projects, including $16 million in road improvements.
More information is available on the Finance webpage. Learn more about the new homestead exemption at TownofSunnyvale.org/Homestead.
Make Plans Now for National Night Out - Tuesday, Oct. 3
Sunnyvale has such a great reputation for participation in National Night Out. Let's make this year's the best EVER!
National Night Out will feature two opportunities for you to get involved in your community!
All activities will occur at Town Center Park, 356 E. Tripp Road.
First, the Battle of the Badges Blood Drive starts at 3 p.m. Support the community with a blood donation. This activity is sponsored by both the Fire and Police Departments! Click this link to select a time to donate!
Then stick around for family-friendly fun and good food! Dogs are welcome, too! In fact, if you don't already have a dog for this event, plan on adopting one from the Sunnyvale Animal Shelter! We'll have adoptable pets on site!
Sponsorships are available. Visit www.townofsunnyvale.org/81/police or call 972-203-0312 to find out more.
We're still waiving pet adoption fees and providing discount vouchers for several pet services. Call us at (214) 862-4525 or visit our Petfinder page to find out about these pets and many more.
We'll have a special opportunity to adopt during the National Night Out celebration on Oct. 5! So spread the word and come visit us at Town Center Park!
Please note that the pets in this video were available at the time the video was produced, but might be adopted by the time you contact the shelter. So call today!
September is Library Card Signup Month. Saturday, Sept. 23 is Family Game Night at the Doris Padgett Public Library. Spend an evening enjoying lots of games, pizza from CiCi's and treats from Flour, Sugar, Eggs. Remember to signup for your library card! The fun goes from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 402 Tower Place. Additional activities for the month are available on the Town website calendar.
Phone: (972) 226-7177
Address: 127 N. Collins Rd., Sunnyvale, TX 75182
Contact: publicrelations@townofsunnyvale.org