Park renamed for city leader Buford Watson Jr
The Lawrence Central Park west of downtown will be renamed Buford M. Watson Jr. Park beginning Friday to honor former City Manager Buford Watson who died Oct 25. A Tuesday City Commission ceremony praised his downtown revitalization, new city hall, parks, recreation centers, airport and riverfront plaza.
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County set to weigh benefit district for rail spur
Douglas County commissioners will discuss forming a special benefit district to finance a railroad spur into East Hills Business Park. A Monday meeting at the Douglas County Courthouse will review contingencies including a $300,000 Kansas Partnership Fund loan, Penn Plastics moving into the park, and a financing agreement with Douglas County Development Inc. Other items include a driveway variance request, Fiscal Year 1990 highway fund plans, and Terracon Consultants geotechnical services for a bridge project.
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