Special to IFN

City of Statesville offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. The following are important changes to city services and schedules:

Garbage Collection

♦ Residential Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday routes will remain on their regular schedule. Thursday and Friday routes will be collected on Friday, July 5.

♦ Commercial Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday routes will remain on their regular schedule. Thursday’s routes will be collected on Friday, July 5. Friday and Saturday routes will remain on their regular schedule.

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold one meeting in July on Monday, July 15, at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The meeting will include a public comment session.

Statesville Leisure Pool

The Leisure Pool, located at 1875 Simonton Road,  will host two swimming sessions on July 4:

♦ Session 1: 11 a.m. to 3p.m.
♦ Session 2: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Each session can accommodate up to 300 patrons, and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis. The pool will be closed for one hour between sessions for maintenance. General admission is $7 per person for each session, for ages 1 and up. Annual members of the Statesville Fitness & Activity Center receive free admission. No outside food or drink is permitted, although patrons may bring an empty cup to fill with water within the pool area. Concessions are available for purchase.

Bentley Center Splash Pad 

The Splash Pad at the Bentley Community Center, located at 1410 3rd Street, will be open on July 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Admission is free.