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Portsmouth council unanimously approves honorary designation of portion of King Street for Dr. Milton R. Blunt
Summary
After a public hearing with multiple faith and community leaders in attendance, Portsmouth City Council voted 7-0 to designate a portion of King Street between Chestnut Street and Elm Avenue as Doctor Milton R. Blunt Way in recognition of his decades of community service.
Portsmouth City Council on Sept. 9 voted unanimously to designate a portion of King Street between Chestnut Street and Elm Avenue as Doctor Milton R. Blunt Way following a public hearing that drew relatives, church leaders and longtime congregants.
Marilyn Whitehill, speaking on behalf of New Mount Olivet Baptist Church, told council Dr. Blunt pastored the congregation for 35 years and founded and led programs including…
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