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Posted on: September 25, 2023

The CBPU Announces Public Utilities Week

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 Coldwater, Mich. (19 Sept. 2023) – The City of Coldwater and the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) are excited to announce the upcoming "Public Utilities Week," celebrated during the first full week of October. This ...

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

CBPU to Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Competition

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Coldwater, Mich. (11 Sept. 2023) – On Sunday, October 1, 2023, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) will launch a month-long Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising competition. The Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising competition ...

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Posted on: August 31, 2023

CBPU to start proactive lead pipe replacement

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Coldwater, Mich. (31 Aug. 2023) - Starting in September, the Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) will begin proactively replacing lead water service lines in the City of Coldwater. While the CBPU and the City of Coldwater have not had any issues wi...

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Posted on: March 10, 2023

CBPU recognized as Business of the Year

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Coldwater, Mich. (10 Mar. 2023) – The Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the Chamber of Commerce's 2022 Business of the Year. The Business of the Year award recognizes...

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Posted on: September 14, 2023

Coldwater Main Street Receives $75,000 Façade Restoration Initiative Grant

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Coldwater, Mich. (14 Sept. 2023) – The Coldwater Main Street Program, also known as the City of Coldwater’s Downtown Development Authority, has been awarded a $75,0000 Façade Restoration Initiative grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation ...

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City of Coldwater News
Posted on: September 7, 2023

Haunted Forest Returns for 2023

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Coldwater, Mich. (2 Oct. 2023)The City of Coldwater is pleased to announce the return of the Haunted Forest event at Rotary Park on Friday and Saturday, October 13 & 14, 2023. This eerie experience offers two different trails to suit vari...

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City of Coldwater News
Posted on: September 7, 2023

USDA Housing Preservation Grant Applications Extended

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Coldwater, Mich. (7 Sept. 2023) – In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development, the City of Coldwater will now accept applications for the Housing Preservation Grant Program on a rolling basis until projects are...

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City of Coldwater News
Posted on: August 29, 2023

New OJT students for 2023-2024

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Coldwater, Mich. (29 Aug. 2023)The City of Coldwater and Coldwater Board of Public Utilities (CBPU) is pleased to announce the addition of two new students to its "On the Job Training" program from the Branch Area Career Center (BAC...

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City of Coldwater News
Posted on: August 21, 2023

Former BCEGA Director Earns Economic Development Award

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Coldwater, Mich. (21 Aug. 2023) - During the Michigan Economic Developer’s Association (MEDA) annual conference, Lisa Miller was presented with the Robert Sieghart Award for Enthusiasm in the Economic Development Profession. The award was created to honor...

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City of Coldwater News
Posted on: August 14, 2023

The Coldwater Recreation Department's 2023 Fall Activity Guide Available Now

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Coldwater, Mich. (14 Aug. 2023) - The Coldwater Recreation Department recently released its 2023 Fall Activity Guide. The activity guide includes pricing, adult and youth programs, special activities, health and wellness activities, and information about ...

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City of Coldwater News
Posted on: July 31, 2023

City of Coldwater to Launch USDA Housing Preservation Grant

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Coldwater, Mich. (31 Aug. 2023) - Due to minimal projects being submitted, the Neighborhood Services Department has decided to accept applications on a rolling basis until projects are identified.

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Coldwater, Mich. (31 Jul. 2023) – In p...

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City of Coldwater News
Posted on: July 19, 2023

City of Coldwater Announced as a Finalist for the Community Excellence Award

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Coldwater, Mich. (18 July 2023) - The City of Coldwater was announced as a finalist for the Michigan Municipal League’s (MML) Community Excellence Award (CEA). The Community Excellence Award has been celebrating the creative things that cities an...

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

Garbage & Recycling to be picked up early

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Coldwater, Mich. (05 May 2023) - The CBPU has been notified by Republic Services that, due to construction on US-12, the CBPU's Garbage & Recycling Services will be picked up early, now until MDOT's construction is complete. This means that r...

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