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Posted on: September 21, 2016

Parks & Rec Facilities Master Plan news

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In an effort to keep the community up-to-date on the development of a Parks Facilities Master Plan, there's now a blog dedicated to the issue. This week, we provide background on Merriam's aging facilities and the process of crafting a master plan that aims to build a bright future for the community.

This is an exciting time to live in Merriam!

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Public Open House on New Community Center Design Postponed

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City of Merriam Scores High in Resident Satisfaction

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Merriam Police Makes Pledge for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Merriam Hires New Prosecutor

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Spring Fling Recycling and Large-Item Pickup Dates

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Police: DDACTS Enforcement on Right Track After One Year

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Merriam Police Name Officer of the Year, Two Other Officers Promoted at Annual Meeting

Posted on: March 2, 2018

Police Department Releases Annual Report

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Merriam Police to Host Open House for Newly Remodeled Building

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Merriam Seeks Qualified Part-Time Prosecutor

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Merriam Receives Engineering Excellence Award

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Public Hearing Scheduled During Feb. 7 Planning Commission Meeting

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Downtown Merriam Partnership Wins State Award

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Merriam Police Officer Receives Life Saving Award

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Merriam Municipal Court Cases Now Available Online

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City of Merriam Offers Franchise Fee Rebate to Qualified Residents

Posted on: January 17, 2018

Merriam Receives Coveted “AAA” Rating from Standard and Poor's Global

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Be Prepared – Snow and Ice is in the Forecast

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New Councilmember Sworn into Office

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2018 Tim Murphy Art Gallery Schedule Announced

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Merriam Now Hiring for 2018 Pool Season at the MAC

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Merriam Excited to See Third Wayside Horn Activated

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Merriam Police Participates in Operation Rudolph

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Johnson County Residential Property Valuation

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You Can Now Sign Up for Merriam’s Police Citizens Academy

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Overland Park Fire Marshal Issues Burn Ban for Merriam Residents

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You Can Now Register Your Pets Online

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Merriam to Dedicate Public Art on Friday

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Merriam Residents Can Apply for an Exterior Home Improvement Grant in January

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New Sound System to Reduce Train Noise Pollution in Merriam

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Unofficial Election Results

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New Sidewalks to Bridge Merriam Residents with City Amenities

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Merriam Voters Approve New Community Center

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New Playground Equipment Installed at Quail Creek Park

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Get the Facts - Your Vote Counts

Posted on: September 6, 2017

6-Year-Old Wins Merriam Park Passport Program

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Community Center Mail-In Vote

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Join Team Merriam: Check out new job openings!

Posted on: March 27, 2017

Work begins on Shawnee Mission Parkway bridge over railroad tracks in March

Posted on: March 3, 2017

Brian Knaff selected as Ward 2 council member

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2016 Year-in-Review video now online

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Final Parks Facilities Master Plan released after Council presentation

Posted on: January 9, 2017

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Merriam Police officers honored with awards of valor

Posted on: November 21, 2016

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Frequently Asked Questions: Parks Facilities Master Plan

Posted on: October 28, 2016

Police officers participate in low-light training exercise

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