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We are all Scientists

Local Marine Biologist and teacher Dr. Jesus Perez came to the library and taught families simple experiments they could do at home using ingredients found your own kitchen. Dr. Perez showed children how to use science notebooks to make observations in th...

Family Art Nights

Family Art Nights

We hosted 2 family art nights where we learned about the lives of famous Mexican painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. We read picture book biographies about both painters and then created our own art following their examples. For the Fr...

Mount Vernon Residents Weigh-In on Fireworks

Mount Vernon City Council is gathering feedback on the topic of fireworks within the city limits of Mount Vernon.

Currently, "safe & sane" fireworks--the type purchased at fireworks stands within city limits--are legal only on July 4th, noon ...

Waste Management Recycling Rate Changes

Uncontrollable market conditions have increased the cost to process the City of Mount Vernon’s recyclables. Over the past two years, the international landscape of recycling has changed dramatically. Waste Management had to identify new markets for recycl...

2021 Spring Clean-up

The City of Mount Vernon is offering a FREE Spring clean-up to any single family residence and owner occupied duplex, tri-plex and four-plex within City limits. Click the link to find your clean-up date and further details.

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Detailed Information about our Police Department

City's Efforts to Address Homelessness

What is the City Doing About Homelessness?

Housing the Homeless: Code Options Available in the City

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