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City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 13h

Keeping the water flowing!

The 2026 budget includes over $4.2M for Water Production & Distribution, with a $660K project on 23rd St.

This is how we build a stronger foundation for Hays.

#MoneyMonday #HaysKS #Infrastructure

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 14h

Join our team! The City of Hays is hiring for Maintenance Worker and Police Officer.

These are great opportunities to serve your community.

Learn more and apply online at www.HaysUSA.com.

#HaysKS #Jobs #Hiring #KansasJobs #Police #PublicWorks

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 4d

Home & candy safety for a happy Halloween! 🏠🍬 💡 Light up your porch & clear paths. 🚫 Use electric candles in pumpkins. 👀 PARENTS: Inspect ALL candy! Discard open/suspicious treats. Stay safe, everyone! #Halloween #HomeSafety

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City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 4d

Sunrise Park: 19th & MacArthur Rd. 🌻⚾ Fields, playground, gardens. Walk the #BornLearning Trail by United Way! Thanks, Women Who Lead, for future upgrades! #HaysParks #Community

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 4d

Great to see Officer Alex Lenser reading to kids at the @HaysLibrary this morning.

A wonderful example of community outreach and our partnership with the library. Thanks for having us!

#HaysPD #HaysKS #CommunityPolicing #StoryTime

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 5d

Costume safety check! ✅ 🔥 Flame-resistant materials 👟 Well-fitting to avoid trips 👁️ Good visibility (skip masks that block vision!) 🔦 Add glow sticks! Stay safe, spooky squad! #HalloweenSafety #Costumes

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 6d

Heads up, Halloween heroes! 🚨 Keep those trick-or-treaters safe: 🚶‍♀️ Stick to sidewalks 🚦 Use crosswalks 🌟 Light up costumes with reflective tape! Adults, supervise little ones. Have a safe & fun night! #Halloween #SafetyFirst

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 6d

Get your trick-or-treat on! 🎃 The Hays Fire Department is handing out candy this Friday, Oct. 31st.

Stop by either location:

📍 1507 Main St (3:00 PM - 8:00 PM) 📍 1732 W. 41st St (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

#HaysKS #Halloween #TrickOrTreat #HaysFireDept

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City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 7d

Investing in our heroes! The 2026 budget has $155K for new police vehicles and $67K for new Bunker Gear for our firefighters. Your safety is our top priority. #MoneyMonday #HaysKS #PublicSafety

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 7d

The Annual Fall Clean-up is complete! 🍂

Thank you, Hays, for helping make the process quick and easy this year.

Questions or concerns? Call the Public Works Department at (785) 628-7350.

#HaysKS #FallCleanup #PublicWorks

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 7d

We're hiring! The City of Hays has openings for a Police Officer & a Public Works - Maintenance Worker.

The Maintenance Worker position offers:

Guaranteed 40-hr/week

Local work (home every night!)

Great benefits!.

Apply now: HaysUSA.com

#HaysKS

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 11d

Massey Park: 17th & Allen St. 🏀🌳 Basketball courts, playground, picnics, restrooms. Your go-to for family fun in Hays! #HaysParks #Playground #Picnic

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 11d

Spooky, not scary! Keep fire safety in mind this Halloween.

🕯️ Use glow sticks in pumpkins, not candles. 🍂 Keep flammable decorations away from heat. 👕 Choose fire-resistant costumes. 🔋 Test your smoke alarms!

Let's all have a safe #Halloween. #FireSafety #HalloweenSafety #BeSafe #HaysKS

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 14d

The next Hays City Commission meeting is 📅 Thurs, Oct. 23 at 4 PM.

On the agenda:

The Bricks update

Massey Park playground bid

DK Ranch deannexation

Sewer line repair bid

Agenda: https://www.haysusa.com/Agendahttps://www.youtube.com/@NexTechChanne

#HaysKS

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 14d

We're the 9th lowest! The City of Hays has the 9th lowest city mill levy among our peer cities in Kansas. That's a win for our residents! #MoneyMonday #HaysKS #Taxes

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨 The Hays Fall Cleanup starts Monday, Oct. 20! Items must be out by 7 a.m. sharp. This is a one-and-done sweep of the city. Don't miss it! #HaysKS #Deadline

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 18d

Union Pacific Plaza: 10th & Main St. 🚂 Downtown Hays gem! Pavilion for events, restrooms. Explore history of the 1867 Union Pacific House. #HaysParks #Downtown #History

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 21d

17 years and counting! The 2026 mill levy is at or below 25 mills for the 17th consecutive year. We're keeping taxes stable for our community! #MoneyMonday #HaysKS #Taxes

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 21d

Spreading vital #FireSafety knowledge at Roosevelt Elementary during #FirePreventionWeek! 🔥🚒 Our Hays Fire Dept. team had a fantastic time with the kids, teaching "Stop, Drop, and Roll" & more.
Thanks, Roosevelt ES!
#HaysFire #CommunitySafety #HaysKS #KidsSafety

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 21d

⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE ALERT ⚠️

The Tallgrass Drive entrance off 13th Street will be CLOSED for reconstruction starting Tues, Oct 14, 2025.

Plan alternate routes!

Questions? Call Public Works: 785-628-7350.

#HaysKS #Traffic #RoadWork

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 24d

Fire Prevention Week wraps up! 🔥 Last tip from Hays Fire: RECYCLE BATTERIES SAFELY! 🔋

NEVER trash lithium-ion batteries. They can cause fires in waste facilities. Find a drop-off: @call2recycle #ChargeIntoFireSafety #FPW2025 #HaysKS #FireSafety #Recycle

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 25d

Sorting is REQUIRED for Fall Cleanup. Make 4 separate piles:
1. C&D (lumber, drywall)
2. Yard Waste (limbs, bamboo)
3. Metals (appliances)
4. Other Junk (furniture) This helps our crews work faster! #HaysKS #FallCleanup

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 25d

Hays Fire Dept. x @NFPA: Fire Prevention Week continues! 🔥 Always charge power/lawn tools outside on a flat, dry spot to prevent fires. A small step for big safety! #FirePreventionWeek #HaysFire #SafetyTips

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 25d

Kiwanis Park: 17th & Harvest Ave. ⚾🏀🏐 Baseball, basketball, volleyball, disc golf, playground! Thanks, Kiwanis Club, for boosting community fun! #HaysParks #Kiwanis #ActiveHays

City of Hays @cityofhays.bsky.social · 26d

Fire Prevention Week: Wed, Oct 8. TODAY'S CRITICAL TIP: Only use the original charging cables that came with your lithium-ion devices! Off-brand cables = fire risk. 🔥 Stop using them now.

#ChargeIntoFireSafety #FPW2025 #HaysKS #FireSafety #SafeCharging