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Emergency expenses near $500K for hurricane

The city shifted nearly a half-million dollars in emergency expenses related to Hurricane Ida in September, with a plan to finance them over several years and possibly be reimbursed by the state or federal government.

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Council supports two marijuana facilities

Two cannabis cultivation and/or manufacturing sites could be coming to the city, including one aiming to locate at the former Galaxy Diner.

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Water rate increase on tap

City Council is poised to set annual water rates for the next 10 years that would include annual increases of 5%.

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City seeks to recoup $80k for demolition costs

City Council is seeking to recoup almost $80,000 for costs associated with the demolition and cleanup of a Broad Street home.

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City Council to begin meeting in person

City Council will return to in-person meetings starting with tonight’s regular meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m.

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Pocket park pursued for East Cherry Street

Over the years, there have been concepts to make East Cherry Street more of a pedestrian plaza. At least since construction of the parking garage on Lewis Street in the early 2000s, discussions have included creating easier access to East Cherry Street.

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Influx of parking from Brownstones forces residential permits

City Council instituted permit parking along Price Street, Jackson Avenue and parts of Linden Avenue in response to an influx of parking from a new development nearby.

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SID ad hoc committees appointed

Two ad hoc committees of the Special Improvement District (SID) will meet this month.

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