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Council hears park repair timeline, greenway grants and planning director transition
Summary
Council reviewed park storm‑damage repairs and grant opportunities, including a confirmed $100,000 award with a proposed $100,000 town match and a second ~$260,000 application that could raise total town match needs toward $360,000; planning director Eric announced plans to retire in October and proposed overlap hiring.
Council received updates on post‑storm park repairs, greenway grant activity and an upcoming transition in the planning department.
Parks director Josh Queen said the park suffered significant damage from Hurricane Helene; bids for repairs were being collected and some repairs were slated to begin Feb. 1. Public works and the town's engineering consultant submitted two FEMA projects into the portal, and staff are coordinating field assessments and bid specifications. Manager and staff said McGill Associates completed bid specifications for fencing repairs…
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