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Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant – Parks, Lakes, and Public Works
The City of Mattoon is looking for applicants for the Administrative Assistant position for Parks, Lakes, and Public Works. Title: Administrative Assistant – Parks, Lakes and Public Works Type: Full-time Classification: Non-Exempt Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Monday - Friday, except holidays Compensation Range: $35,360 – $40,664 (DOQ) POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a variety of general clerical duties as required in an assigned department. Receives direct supervision from Park Superintendent and Public Works Director. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Park’s Department is unique in that it oversees the daily activities of the parks and recreation, sports complex and other City [...]
Water Quality Update – July 31, 2025
CITY OF MATTOON Water Quality Update – July 31, 2025 Current Sample Sample collected on July 31st showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.000 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. We will continue to sample per-EPA guidelines. The next sample date as recommended by the IEPA will be taken on Monday, August 4th. Moving forward test results will be posted to the City’s website when sample results are returned. PAST SAMPLES Samples collected on July 16th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the [...]
Water Quality Update – July 29, 2025
CITY OF MATTOON Water Quality Update – July 29, 2025 Current Sample Sample collected on July 28th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.042 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. We will continue to sample per-EPA guidelines. PAST SAMPLES Samples collected on July 16th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at .215 ppb which is under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. Samples collected on July 17th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at [...]
Swords Drive Work 07/31/25 and 08/01/25
Mattoon Public Works Public Notice On July 31st and August 1st, the City’s consultant performing an engineering study on Swords Drive will doing pavement and soil borings along Swords Drive between Broadway Ave. East and Remington Road weather permitting. They will be doing a total of nine (9) borings over the area. While the work is ongoing you can expect to experience lane reduction in the area.
Water Quality Update – July 24, 2025
CITY OF MATTOON WATER QUALITY UPDATE – July 24, 2025 Current Sample Sample collected on July 24th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.038 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. We will continue to sample per-EPA guidelines. Past Samples Samples collected on July 16th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at .215 ppb which is under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. Samples collected on July 17th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at [...]
Golf Cart Ordinance
NOTICE Golf Cart Ordinance Amending Title VII of the Municipal Code Regulating the Operation of Golf Carts Beginning August 1st, 2025, City of Mattoon ordinance 2025-5497 will take effect regulating the operation of golf carts on city streets within the city. The complete ordinance can be found here and should be read in its entirety by anyone wishing to register a golf cart for use. Some quick facts concerning the ordinance are as follows. All golf carts operated upon a city street must first be registered at the Mattoon Police Department located at 1710 Wabash Ave, Monday through Friday, between [...]