Council balks at homes on small lots in Smithfield
Smithfield plans for 222 single-family homes on 139 acres face strong neighborhood opposition. Council members object to the minimum lot size of 42 by 100 feet amid protests from Bradford Park residents. Planning Director Wensman outlined the project as open space and a pickleball court feature.
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Smithfield
Buffalo Road
Stephen Wensman
Travis Scott
Roger Wood
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Bradford Park
Bread & Bottle aims to open family friendly eatery in Princeton
Christopher Marion plans Bread & Bottle on Pine Street as a restaurant bar and bakery with 10,000 square feet of green space. The family of six envisions a safe place for kids, outdoor stage, playground, cornhole and community gatherings. Groundbreaking February 10, opening targeted by May or June. American cuisine will include hot sandwiches and soups.
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Princeton
Christopher Marion
Bread & Bottle
Pine Street
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Marion
Town Council to Meet Twice Monthly in Smithfield
Smithfield officials propose semimonthly meetings to improve productivity after a nearly four hour January session. Council members Travis Scott and David Barbour say shorter, more frequent gatherings could handle budgeting and agenda items more efficiently.
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Travis Scott
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Ice cream for breakfast day celebrated in Benson
National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day drew Johnstonians to Sisters II Ice Cream in Benson on Saturday. Jeannie Onasch wore party pajamas and explained she rarely eats breakfast, while another local, Rebecca Schupp, joined for the special discount and festive treat.
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Sisters II
Onasch
California
Rebecca Schupp
Scarlett
Diana
Seth Schupp
Sisters IT
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