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Pigeon River economic restoration grant

The county and its partners applied for a $20 million federal EDA grant to restore the Pigeon River, whose visitor numbers dropped from about 250,000 a year to 135,000 last year. State officials helped secure the local match.

1 mentionLast discussed Apr 20, 2026

MediumEnvironment

Landfill/sanitation contract proposal

A proposal from Limitless Solutions for a waste and recycling partnership is on the table, with a Sanitation Committee meeting February 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the mayor's office. Contract negotiations could come in February — residents interested in trash and recycling service should attend.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 20, 2026