Holland council eyes higher purchasing thresholds in budget talks
Holland officials reviewed 2020 fiscal plans at a study session March 13 detailing proposed increases to the purchasing ordinance thresholds to simplify contract awards and purchases. Council weighed inflation adjustments, with debate over pace, while also discussing the city flag history and a major 19th Street reconstruction to begin, affecting about 100 households. The Outdoor Discovery Center took over DeGraaf Nature Center operations December 1 to save about 100000 annually, with staff retention and ongoing visitor engagement noted.
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Pi Day brings busy pies to Crane's in the City Holland
MaryJo Creevy owner of Crane's in the City in Holland reports Pi Day crowds as the shop sold pies all day on March 14. The downtown celebration included other bakeries Saunders Family Bakery and Crust 54 with apple, cherry and rhubarb raspberry pies in high demand. About 40 advance orders and a steady morning rush from teachers and businesses showed the event's popularity. Crane's opened in 2010 at 11 E Eighth St and also serves sandwiches soups salads and donuts.
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Holland announces spring lawn refuse pickup and road closures
Holland officials list yard waste collection March 16 to April 7 with curbside placement by April 7. Crews begin April 8, one pickup per residence. debris placed after April 7 may incur civil citations. Call 616-928-2400 or email transportation cityosholland.com for details. Also, March 16 St Patrick parade closures on West Eighth Street 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and March 19 20 tunnel maintenance on Washington Avenue with lane closures at Regent Boulevard, 48th Street, and 64th Street.
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