Bluefield Board OKs Sale of Sanitary System to WV American Water
Bluefield directors approved a second reading of an ordinance to sell and transfer assets of the Bluefield Sanitary Board system to West Virginia American Water Company by a 4-0 vote with Treyvonne Simmons absent. A citizen opposed the deal. another motion passed 4-0 to authorize shareholder approval for Sanitary Board of Bluefield Inc. concerns about employee retention and future rate hikes were raised. The ordinance had its first second reading last Tuesday.
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Mercer County considers animal shelter moves and leash rules
Mercer County Commission held a Monday special session in the Circuit Courtroom to address feral dogs and roaming cats, with 53 residents calling for a no kill shelter. Commissioners pledged accountability, discussed spay neuter ordinances, and stressed keeping euthanasia as a last resort while pursuing adoptions and rescues.
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Bluefield seeks volunteers for Earth Day town cleanup
Bluefield Virginia town officials call for volunteers to join a town-wide cleanup on Tuesday April 22, Earth Day. Town Manager Andrew Hanson says employees will participate and community groups clubs students and others are urged to help.
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Demolition grant program still accepting applications
Mercer County residents may still apply for about 85,000 in demolition grants to tear down dilapidated structures. The county commission approved a 385,517 contract with Empire Salvage to clear another batch of buildings, awarded as the lowest bid among three.
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