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  • Live Blog: Bloom Town Council Meeting, Mon. Nov 14

    Live Blog: Bloom Town Council Meeting, Mon. Nov 14

    8:58 Meeting adjourned. 8:57 CMSU grant accepted, replacing a PLCB grant that is used to help pay over time and cover other expenses during other spring and summer festivities. 8:54 Discussion about allowing a single parking spot for clients of David Ruckle, Lincoln Investments at 724 E. 5th., Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm 8:51 Free Holiday Parking approved for Main St. 25 Nov. – 30 December, Two Hour limit still enforced. Free Municipal lot parking 19-30 December. 8:49 Public Safety Commission report. Mr. Telesky request for handicapped parking at 150 W. First Approved. 8:45 Public Works Commission recommendations as posted in Council agenda…

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  • Live Blog of Rep. Millard Fernville Meeting

    7:46 Meeting Ends 7:41 Resident reporting a past meeting with Army Corps of Engineers and their aversion to dredging because the waterway beds refill in just 15 years 7:40 Rep Millard said among his goals is to remove the worst of the debris along fishing creek 7:36 Rep millard asked for FEMA rep to be here tonight, but FEMA was unable to attend. Rep Millard said that FEMA will be presenting to the General Assembly and has a commitment from FEMA to attend at future meetings. These meetings with Rep Millard and FEMA will be advertised in the press and…

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  • Flood Open Forum Live Blog

    8:00 Mayor: Getting Federal dollars is more difficult due to lack of earmarks. Money is awarded to best project on cost basis, rather than influence over political leaders. 7:58 Resident: With future flood plans, is it possible to coordinate flood planning efforts with towns upriver? Mayor responds that he would like to see a regional plan, but also feels that he needs to fight specifically for his town against other communities in getting flood protection. 7:55 Resident concerned that Emergency Services, waking people at 2AM to evacuate, only told people to “get out” with no information on specifically where to…

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