The Redevelopment Agency awarded a contract for the appraisal of nine different lots, including six properties in and around the former St. Mark’s Church that recently were studied for redevelopment.
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Acting city administrator steps down
Abubukar “A.J.” Jalloh stepped down as acting city administrator days before his temporary appointment was to expire.
Study finds St. Mark’s area in need of redevelopment
Properties adjacent to and including the former St. Mark’s Church lot on Hamilton Street have been recommended by planners as an “area in need of redevelopment.”
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Poll: What’s your favorite local pizza place?
It’s been awhile since we asked and since there’s been some turnover in recent years, it’s as good a time as any to bring back the used-to-be-annual pizza poll.
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Council approves American Legion acquisition
City Council approved two ordinances to acquire the James E. Mackie American Legion Post No. 499 at 59-63 W. Main St. for $77,500.
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Council approves funding for downtown cameras, network
A downtown wireless network and surveillance camera program will be deployed over the next few months as part of a pilot program in the downtown Central Business District (CBD).
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Proposed budget would hike average taxes $49
Municipal taxes on the average assessed home would rise about $49 under a proposed budget to be introduced next week.
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Pay stations to replace parking meters
The city will buy about two dozen on-street, multi-space parking meters to replace existing parking meters downtown.