The City of Firsts Podcast- City of Danville, Kentucky

The City of Firsts - Episode 12 - Trash & Recycling Updates

Spoiler alert... We did not stay under thirty minutes.  In this episode, we discuss big changes coming to trash and recycling services in Danville, Kentucky beginning July 1, 2026.  We discuss the history of trash and recycling, break down the new billing structure for trash and recycling services, explain what stays the same, and walk listeners through the important steps required to keep their recycling cart.  We'll discuss why recycling service is moving to direct billing through Republic Services, what residents can expect regarding additional trash carts, key deadlines, and how to sign up or opt in for continued recycling service.  If you're a Danville resident, this episode will help ensure you're prepared before the July 1 transition. More information: https://www.danvilleky.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/271

The City of Firsts - Episode 11 - Danville Cemeteries

The City of Danville has updated the rules and regulations for the two cemeteries it operates, Hilldale and Bellevue. City Engineer, Josh Morgan, discusses the process of updating the rules and regulations and the importance of communication between those caring for graves of loved ones and the City staff that maintain the cemeteries.  Give it a listen and find out more at www.danvilleky.org/cemetery

The City of Firsts - Ep. 9 - Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation Update

In this episode, we sit down with the Director of Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation Department, Tommy Barton, for a fall update, highlighting upcoming projects, facility improvements, and the future of parks and programs in Danville. From new amenities to long-term plans, we’ll explore how Parks & Rec is investing in spaces that bring people together year-round.

The City of Firsts - Episode 10 - Podcast with a Planner

Our community’s future doesn’t just happen....it’s planned. The Danville-Boyle County Planning & Zoning Commission has released its 2025 Comprehensive Plan, a vision for how we’ll live, work, and grow together over the next 20–25 years. Updated every five years with input from residents, it’s a blueprint built by, and for, the people who call Boyle County home. Let’s explore what the next chapter could look like with the new Danville-Boyle County Planning & Zoning Director, Hannah Gray.

The City of Firsts - Ep. 8 - Take a walk around Danville

What is an active mobility plan? Danville's City Engineer, Josh Morgan, and Engineering Intern, Odile Clements, tell you all about it!  The Engineering team is taking a fresh look at how residents move around the City, and how improving sidewalks and access to trails can earn Danville the title of "safest, healthiest community in Kentucky" (...or the world! Reach for the stars, folks!) Danville resident? Take the survey here [https://www.danvilleky.org/467/Active-Mobility-Plan]