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Canton board approves July 4 carnival, bridge bid and several budget amendments; votes at a glance
Summary
At its March 14 meeting the board approved a $250 budget amendment to support the Haywood County Special Olympics, a conditional permit for a July 4 Lions Club carnival, a water capital project budget, a bridge replacement bid award funded by FEMA unmet needs, and a stormwater culvert repair amendment; the board also entered closed session for economic development and personnel.
The Canton mayor and board of aldermen on March 14 approved a series of motions covering events, capital spending and budget amendments.
Key votes and outcomes
- Special Olympics: Alderman Hamlett moved and Alderwoman Mull seconded a $250 budget amendment from Community Promotions to support the Haywood County Special Olympics spring games; the motion passed unanimously. Capt. Matt Shell, co-coordinator for the games, said the event hosts about 200 participants ages 8 to 88.
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