
June 13, 2026
The City of Petersburg department of Public Works will present details about its new permit process on June 26. The session covers street work and driveway entrance permits, with handouts and a PowerPoint planned.
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June 1, 2026
Petersburg has released a summary of its May 19 City Council meeting, clarifying that it is not an official record. Residents can access formal minutes and agendas on the city's website.
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May 31, 2026
The Petersburg City Council will meet on June 2 at the Petersburg Public Library. The meeting is open to the public and will be available via live stream.
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May 22, 2026
The Petersburg City Council has scheduled a special meeting on May 26 to discuss adoption of both city and school budgets for fiscal year 2027. Residents can attend in person or join via Zoom. The council encourages public participation.
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May 22, 2026
The City of Petersburg announced that it has lifted its recent boil water notice for residents near Union Street. The advisory followed a recent main break but was removed after successful testing confirmed safety.
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May 22, 2026
City of Petersburg government offices and transit services will close on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day observance. Trash and recycling pickups are delayed by one day throughout that week. The city highlights its historical connection to the origins of Memorial Day.
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May 20, 2026
A boil water notice has been issued for parts of Petersburg following a recent loss in pressure from a repaired main line. Residents are advised not to drink unboiled tap water until further updates from city officials.
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May 17, 2026
The City of Petersburg has released a summary overview from its May 5 council meeting. Officials remind residents that this document is not an official record and direct them to consult the city's website for formal minutes.
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May 8, 2026
The City of Petersburg is warning about an increase in EBT/SNAP benefit thefts. Officials urge cardholders to use the lock/unlock feature on their cards after every transaction to help prevent fraud.
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May 4, 2026
The City of Petersburg has issued updated guidelines for political campaign sign placement ahead of elections. The new rules specify size limits by zoning district and outline responsibilities for maintenance and removal.
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