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Commission to consider renaming Pipestone Park for former Mayor Hightower; resolution to be drafted for next meeting
Summary
Commissioners discussed a proposal to name the park on Pipestone after former Mayor Hightower, praised his leadership and legacy, and directed the city manager to prepare a resolution for consideration at the next meeting.
Benton Harbor commissioners on Sept. 24 discussed a proposal to name the Pipestone neighborhood park after former Mayor Hightower and directed staff to prepare a resolution for formal consideration at an upcoming meeting.
Commissioners recalled Hightower’s tenure and cited achievements the group said included leading the city out of receivership, initiating local health and workforce programs, starting a…
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