We're famous for the various bridges which have led to town over the years, but we are currently building a bridge unlike any we have had before. You may have noticed the long scar running down some of our streets lately. The scar lies on top of what we call "lightbridge." Lightbridge is a fiber-optic... Continue Reading →
Cell Towers That Aren’t
At its next meeting, the Council will consider a proposal to allow some cell-service antennas on Dry River Road. One neighbor, quite understandably, has written to express concern over a cell tower in his neighborhood. The proposal, though, isn't for a new cell tower, but new cell antennas, which would be placed on our Dry... Continue Reading →
Proposed Stormwater Transfer to the County
Nobody cares about stormwater regulation until their property floods, as with the Pensacola subdivision shown in the graphic. Requiring contractors and homeowners to abide by stormwater regulations is one of the most thankless, yet most important jobs in government. It is also one of the most administratively demanding jobs in government. Stormwater regulators have to... Continue Reading →
Blood Drive
We are partnering again with The Red Cross to host another blood drive in Arey Assembly Hall. The upcoming blood drive is Thursday, January 14th from 12-6pm. Appointments are limited and required to donate blood. The easiest way to schedule your donation appointment is online at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive. Blood donations are needed now as much as... Continue Reading →
Casting Out Cast Iron
You may have noticed us repairing water lines at all hours of the day lately. A great many of our lines installed in the 1970's and 1980's have been breaking as the ground shrinks and swells with vacillating temperatures. These repairs have cost us a great deal of time, money, and sleep. So what's going... Continue Reading →