Village of Botkins

05/13/2026

Due to issues at Republic Services, trash pickup will be delayed until tomorrow, Thursday, May 14.

Please leave your bins at the curb, and they will be picked up tomorrow.

Thank you for your patience.

05/10/2026

🌷 Happy Mother’s Day from the Village of Botkins!

Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, mother figures, and all those who provide love, guidance, strength, and support to families throughout our community.

Thank you for the countless ways you help make Botkins a caring and welcoming place to call home.

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Mother’s Day! 💐

05/06/2026

Trash Collection Update

Republic Services was unable to collect trash from some Village residents today.

If your trash was missed, please leave it at the curb. Republic Services will return tomorrow to complete pickup.

Thank you for your patience.

05/04/2026

🗳️ Election Reminder: May Primary Election is Tomorrow!

04/25/2026

Come on out and support the Botkins Fire Department today and get a delicious chicken dinner!

04/24/2026

Big things continue to happen at Cole Field Park!

Last year brought major improvements, including new outfield walls at Cole Field, a renovated basketball court, a right-sized playground, a new batting cage, upgrades to the smaller baseball field, and the addition of a pickleball court—now up and running for the season.

This year, we’ve focused on maintaining and building on that progress. Playground repairs have been completed to extend its lifespan, and we’ll soon be replacing the backstop and seating at Cole Field. In addition, more pickleball courts are coming to Botkins Community Park later this summer.

A significant portion of these projects has been made possible through grants, private donations, and support from local organizations—greatly reducing the burden on taxpayers.

We’re also excited to share that Cole Field Park will be officially dedicated this year, opening the door to even more funding opportunities in the future.

Stay tuned—there’s more to come!

04/22/2026

Water Service Notice

The Village is conducting valve work on W. South Street. During this work, residents in the area may experience low water pressure.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while this work is being completed.

04/20/2026

Reminder: the final public forum for the Northern Shelby County Joint Ambulance District is tonight in Botkins.

Residents are encouraged to attend to learn more about:

• What the Joint Ambulance District is
• Why it was created
• What is needed to maintain ambulance service for our communities
• Where emergency medical services are headed in Northern Shelby County

The Board will share information and answer questions to help the public better understand the structure, needs, and future of emergency medical services in our area.

Tonight — April 20 | 7:00 PM
Palazzo, Botkins

🚑 Public Forums – Northern Shelby County Joint Ambulance District

Residents are encouraged to attend upcoming public forums hosted by the Northern Shelby County Joint Ambulance District Board.

These forums are an opportunity to learn more about:

• What the Joint Ambulance District is
• Why it was created
• What is needed to maintain ambulance service for our communities
• Where emergency medical services are headed in Northern Shelby County

The Board will be sharing information and answering questions to help the public better understand the structure, needs, and future of EMS in our area.

📅 Upcoming Forum Dates:

March 23 | 7:00 PM
Anna High School Auditorium

April 6 | 7:00 PM
Jackson Center American Legion

April 20 | 7:00 PM
Palazzo, Botkins

We encourage all residents to attend one of these forums and stay informed on this important community service.

04/17/2026

Not all development is the right fit.

Botkins is working to align growth with our community values and long-term vision—including a proposed ban on data centers.

Worth a quick read 👇

The village of Botkins is planning to remove data centers as part of a zoning update. Botkins village council held a first reading on legislation to ban data centers in

04/10/2026

Mayor’s Hours

Mayor Symonds will be holding Mayor's hours this Saturday, April 11th, 9:00–11:00 AM at the Village Office. Stop by to ask questions, share ideas, or discuss concerns.

04/10/2026

At this week’s Council meeting, the Village of Botkins introduced legislation that would effectively prohibit data centers within the Village.

Botkins is committed to managed growth. That means encouraging development that aligns with our community’s character, respects our values, and supports the kind of future we want to build together. We are proud to take this step to ensure growth remains thoughtful, intentional, and in the best interest of our residents.