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Town staff explains Newton Park CDBG‑DR process as residents press for progress
Summary
Town staff told the Mound House advisory board that Newton Park design work is advancing through CDBG‑DR procurement; staff said council approval to negotiate with a selected engineering firm is next and that fund release and county approvals lengthen the timeline.
Residents and board members pressed town staff Feb. 26 about delays on Newton Park, and a town staffer explained the federal recovery grant and procurement steps that must occur before construction can begin.
During public comment a resident questioned why visible progress had stalled and asked "how much are we talking this is gonna cost?" Another attendee said the project had been under discussion for more than a…
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