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Astoria manager lists infrastructure, hiring and library renovation among six-month achievements
Summary
City Manager Spence highlighted investments and progress across departments including a $10 million wastewater plant upgrade (40% complete), nearly complete Pipeline Road waterline replacement, library renovation on time and on budget, Riverwalk lights, and 41 new hires in the first half of 2025.
Lede: Astoria City Manager Spencer Spence told council on Aug. 18 that the city has completed or advanced several major projects during the past six months, including a $10 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade that is about 40% complete and a nearly finished Pipeline Road waterline replacement project.
Nut graf: Spence used a six-month report to map accomplishments across departments: public-works backbone projects, library renovation, park and riverfront improvements, a heavy hiring effort, and public-safety mutual-aid contributions. He included project costs, timelines and usage statistics to give the council context for operations and future work.
Body: Spence…
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