Annoucements

Happy New Year!

🥳 Happy New Year, Bancroft! January is Glow Up Time!

Grab your coziest blanket and that leftover holiday cheer. The calendar has flipped to January 2026, which means we’re trading twinkling lights for that fresh, clean, New Year, Bancroft vibe. While our friends in Downtown Louisville are still clearing out the holiday crowds, we get to enjoy the peaceful, polished charm that makes our little corner of the East End the best place to be.

❄️ What’s Happening in Bancroft This Month?

Your City Hall Connection

The holidays were lovely, but now it’s back to business!

  • Need a form or information? Our website is open 24/7! Visit City of Bancroft to handle city business from the comfort of your couch.

Tree Disposal Done Right!

Don’t let your once-magnificent Christmas tree become a fire hazard or an eyesore. Rumpke will only pick up trees 4” or less in trunk diameter. If you have a larger tree and don’t want the hassle of cutting it up and bundling for Rumpke, load it up and head over to our local Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-Off program.

  • Where: East District Recycling Center, 595 N. Hubbards Lane
  • When: Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Crucial Rule: Please ensure all lights, tinsel, ornaments, and stands are completely removed before dropping off. We’re recycling, not decorating a new yard gnome. 

Reach Alert, Newsletter, and Facebook Page

Please help us keep everyone in the loop. As soon as you meet a new neighbor, encourage them to email Shannon Tuthill with their preferred email and telephone contact information at Clerk@cityofbancroft.org. This helps promote community involvement, but more importantly, reach alert allows us to contact all residents with urgent news or in the event of an emergency.

✨ Bancroft’s January Resolution

This year, let’s resolve to make our city even more beautiful. Keep an eye on the city calendar for upcoming council meetings where you can share your bright ideas.

Have a safe and wonderful January!

A Holiday Greeting from Your City Commissioners

As the calendar turns to December, the air gets crisper, the lights go up, and the smell of pine and gingerbread is everywhere. From all of us here at City Hall, we want to wish you and your loved ones a wonderfully Merry Christmas and the Happiest of Holidays! May your days be filled with cheer, comfort, and perhaps a little too much eggnog.

Now, for a bit of holiday logistics: Everyone dreams of a white Christmas, but here in Bancroft, we like to keep those dreams manageable. Should we be graced with a magical snowfall this winter, please know that our hardworking City Maintenance team will be ready. Snow removal will be officially scheduled only if our winter wonderland gifts us with more than 3 inches of fresh snow. Think of 3 inches as the minimum required height for a proper snow angel—anything less, and the roads are all yours!

Stay warm, stay safe, and have a fantastic holiday season!

Happy Thanksgiving Bancroft Residents

We hope you’re ready to feast and enjoy the cozy start to the holiday season. While we’re grateful for the gorgeous fall colors, those chilly November rains have officially arrived!

Our storm drains are the unsung heroes of the city, working hard to prevent street flooding. But they can’t do it all alone. A thick blanket of leaves and other debris turns a grateful storm drain into a grumpy one.

Please help keep our water flowing smoothly by ensuring your curbs and storm drains are clear of leaves, grass clippings, and other waste. This small effort keeps our streets (and our Maintenance Commissioner!) happy and prevents water from pooling where it shouldn’t.

Let’s keep Bancroft beautiful and dry this holiday season.

Tax Bill Reminder

ATTENTION City of Bancroft Residents!

This is a friendly reminder that all residents should have received by mail a copy of the recently passed annual tax and budget ordinances.

Please remember it is your responsibility to ensure your City of Bancroft taxes are paid prior to the due date, even if you feel you did not receive a copy.

For any tax information, you can always contact Clerk Tuthill. Clerk@cityofbancroft.org

We greatly appreciate all our residents’ assistance with this!

Bancroft City Commission Reviews ARPA-Funded Lighting Study

The Bancroft City Commission is currently reviewing a comprehensive lighting study made possible by American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. This initiative, aimed at enhancing our city’s lighting infrastructure, has been completed and the commission is now carefully considering the recommendations.

As part of this ongoing effort, the city is already in the process of upgrading our streetlights. Crews will be working to replace the existing bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs, which will provide brighter, more sustainable lighting throughout Bancroft. This upgrade is a crucial first step and will be completed before any further decisions are made based on the study’s findings.