Town seeks bids for wastewater plant upgrade
Elkton town council discussed three bids for phase two of the wastewater plant upgrade at a workshop held at The Alley Building. WW Associates presented bids from 3.027 to 3.635 million, with MEB General Contractors submitting the low bid. The project, funded by 3.1 million in bonds, adds clarifiers and a digester at 15917 Old Spotswood Trail and includes SCADA integration.
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Elkton to Upgrade Water System with Disinfection and Upgrades
Town officials plan ultraviolet disinfection tank covers and piping upgrades while facing costs of about 400000 to 500000 for engineering capitalized interest and legal fees. Mayor Wayne Printz noted SEE UPGRADE PAGE 5.
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Dangerous dogs under the microscope
Elkton officials have debated how to handle a dangerous brindle dog owned by Robin Dees after police efforts, council discussions, and courtroom testimony. Judge William Eldridge ruled the dog dangerous, with Robin Lawson and Police Chief Aaron Hammer contributing testimony and concerns.
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William Eldridge
Dog Attack on Ashby Avenue Sparks Fearful Walk
A woman reported a dog attacked her on Ashby Avenue as she walked. The dog jumped a fence, barked and growled, biting her pant leg before Lawson testified about the incident.
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Paint the Town Purple fundraiser in Elkton
Businesses are urged to decorate in purple April 18 to 22 for an American Cancer Society fundraiser. Elkton’s Allison Morris says purple love bows are sold at town hall and the Elkton Area Community Center for 3 dollars each or 5 dollars for two. Bows honor survivors, fighters, and memory of loved ones. they will be placed on the town tree on Rockingham Street across from town hall for an April 20 ceremony at 1 p.m.
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American Cancer Society
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Elkton Area Community Center
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Shenandoah council and staff begin preliminary FY2017 budget
Shenandoah Town Council and staff started work on a preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2017 this week. Councilmen Lynn Fox Richard Pierce and Mayor Clinton O Lucas Jr weighed in on the proposed 2.13 million budget which includes 1.396 million for general expenses and potential budget cuts.
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Town Faces Utility Shortfall and Rate Hikes
Nye reports a shortfall with utilities totaling 737,429 dollars and Pierce proposes raising water sewer and trash bills by one dollar monthly. Council already increased water and sewer charges by a dollar per month in each of the last two years. Fox cites input from over 100 residents and urges cutting donations to local groups to direct savings toward debt repayment.
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