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City won’t fund new landmark plaques now; Grass Valley commission to seek quotes and fundraising for Howard and Peggy star
Summary
Commissioners learned city council will approve two landmark plaques (firehouse and Walsh Mill) but will not provide funding in the near term; the commission will get wording, mockups and cost quotes and pursue fundraising for a bronze star honoring Howard and Peggy.
The Grass Valley Historical Commission reported on a March meeting with two City Council members and learned the city will approve proposed landmark plaques for the Main Street firehouse and Walsh Mill but is not able to fund those plaques in the near term because of tight municipal finances.
Commissioners said the council’s message was that approved plaques could be placed on a pending list but that the city’s budget constraints — including reduced sales‑tax receipts and higher expenses — mean council cannot commit funds now. ‘‘The answer is…
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