Lawrence district relocates facilities yard near 23rd Street
Lawrence Public Schools moved to lease a 5.03 million contract with KBS Constructors to build a new maintenance yard and facilities operations division at 711 E 23rd St. BG Consultants will provide design and construction administration for the 7.4 acre site formerly the Douglas County Public Works yard east of Haskell University. The project replaces the current maintenance facility at Second and Maine near Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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Lawrence Candidates Address Housing At City Forum
Lawrence City Commission hopefuls debated affordable housing and homelessness at a Saturday forum at City Hall hosted by the Voter Education Coalition. Six candidates for three seats answered questions from the VEC and audience, with 60 seconds each. Jennifer Ananda urged a housing market study to identify gaps and improve coverage, while Mike Anderson pressed that the city lacks a clear vision and supported funding for the study.
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Liberty Hall boosts security with metal detectors
Following Massachusetts Street shootings Liberty Hall at 644 Massachusetts St now requires attendees to pass through handheld metal detectors. The venue already bans guns and enforces bag checks and wanding as part of its security measures. Dean Edington, Liberty Hall general manager, confirms the policy for all events.
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