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Eastpointe City Council to vote on road diet plan, what it could mean | #citycouncil

Eastpointe City Hall flooded with residents eager to get their voices heard on the city’s proposed road diet for East 9 Mile. The room filled to capacity, 72 persons, within minutes of starting, and more residents filled the hallways to watch from television sets with broken speakers. The council is hosting a presentation and public […]

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Wilmington City Council approves easement for removal of Dam 6 | #citycouncil

The Wilmington City Council agreed to clear the way for the removal of the historic mill Dam 6 on the Brandywine despite some community uproar over the plans. During the Feb. 1 Wilmington City Council meeting, nine members voted to approve an ordinance granting a temporary easement allowing access to city property. The approval will […]

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Bastrop City Council OKs contract for Old Iron Bridge restoration | #citycouncil

The Bastrop City Council on Jan. 9 approved a contract with an engineering firm, beginning the process of restoring the city’s iconic Old Iron Bridge. The $1.1 million contract signed with Huitt-Zollars funds the design and permitting of the restoration. The city will fund any related construction costs separately. The contract is the first significant […]

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Austin City Council approves plan to replace Barton Spring bridge | #citycouncil

The Barton Spring Road Bridge located at the entrance of Zilker Park will be replaced, the Austin City Council decided Thursday. The bridge, the city says, is in structurally fair condition, but does not meet current design standards for its dimensions, sidewalks and bike lanes. There are concerns about the deterioration of parts of the […]

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City Council approves plans for re-opening County Home Road | #citycouncil

Four years after voting to close a segment of County Home Road, the Shelby City Council voted during a council meeting Monday to approve the construction of a connecting road near Highway 74. The stretch of road, which runs between the site of the former State Employees Credit Union and Fairfield Inn & Suites on […]