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Newton City Council rejects annexation petition for The Falls development
Summary
The Newton City Council voted against annexing 36.27 acres for a 191-home development called The Falls. Councilors cited prior opposition and safety and traffic concerns; the petition failed after two members voted in favor and three opposed.
At its May 7 meeting, the Newton City Council rejected a petition to annex 36.27 acres known as The Falls, a proposed 191-single-family-home development off Old Conover Startown Road.
Planning Director Randy Williams told the council the owners filed a voluntary, contiguous annexation petition and staff recommended adopting the annexation ordinance with a proposed…
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