Battle Creek announces Presidents Day closures; transit, trash and recreation schedules largely unchanged
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Mayor Mark Behnke said City of Battle Creek administrative offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16 in observance of Presidents Day, and that regular hours will resume Tuesday, Feb. 17. He said Full Blast Recreation Center will be open during regular hours on Feb. 16.
Transit and sanitation: Behnke said RC Max fixed-route bus service, RC Move paratransit service and RC Flex on-demand service will operate regular hours Monday, Feb. 16. He said Republic Services will be open and will complete Monday trash pickups as usual, with no expected delays that week.
Recreation and registration: The mayor announced registration is open for the recreation department’s 2026 spring break camp (March 30–April 3), at a cost of $200 per camper. Parents may register online at bcparks.org, by phone at (269) 966-3431 or in person at Full Blast Recreation Center, 35 West Hamblin Avenue. He said spaces are limited.
How to follow city business: Behnke urged residents to sign up for city alerts for snow emergencies, road closures and related updates at battlecreekmi.gov under the "I want" → "alerts and notifications" menu. He also said the City Commission normally meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month; the next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. A city staff member explained in-person attendance logistics (City Hall, 10 North Division Street, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor), two opportunities for public comment during regular meetings, AccessVision broadcast channels and livestream locations, and where to obtain agendas or paper copies from the city clerk's office.
Where to find more information: Behnke directed listeners to the city's website, battlecreekmi.gov, for news, announcements and meeting agendas.
Transit and sanitation: Behnke said RC Max fixed-route bus service, RC Move paratransit service and RC Flex on-demand service will operate regular hours Monday, Feb. 16. He said Republic Services will be open and will complete Monday trash pickups as usual, with no expected delays that week.
Recreation and registration: The mayor announced registration is open for the recreation department’s 2026 spring break camp (March 30–April 3), at a cost of $200 per camper. Parents may register online at bcparks.org, by phone at (269) 966-3431 or in person at Full Blast Recreation Center, 35 West Hamblin Avenue. He said spaces are limited.
How to follow city business: Behnke urged residents to sign up for city alerts for snow emergencies, road closures and related updates at battlecreekmi.gov under the "I want" → "alerts and notifications" menu. He also said the City Commission normally meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month; the next regular meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. A city staff member explained in-person attendance logistics (City Hall, 10 North Division Street, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor), two opportunities for public comment during regular meetings, AccessVision broadcast channels and livestream locations, and where to obtain agendas or paper copies from the city clerk's office.
Where to find more information: Behnke directed listeners to the city's website, battlecreekmi.gov, for news, announcements and meeting agendas.
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