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Aberdeen approves Hometown Heroes banners, opens 15-foot Thomas Avenue right-of-way and accepts $100,000 library grant
Summary
At its March 10 work session the Aberdeen Town Commission approved an American Legion Hometown Heroes banner program with an initial five banners funded by the town, authorized opening a 15-foot right-of-way off Thomas Avenue with a maintenance agreement to allow driveway access, accepted a $100,000 Canon Foundation grant for library improvements, and approved employee retention bonuses and a budget amendment.
Aberdeen, N.C. — The Aberdeen Town Commission voted March 10 to approve a Hometown Heroes banner program proposed by American Legion Post 72, authorize opening a 15-foot public right-of-way off Thomas Avenue with a maintenance agreement, accept a $100,000 grant from the Canon Foundation for library improvements, and approve retention-bonus payments for town employees.
A town presenter showed a mockup and described the program as an initial set of five banners to honor local military service members and first responders. The presenter said the town would fund the five-banner startup and that American Legion Post 72 would maintain the banners when not displayed and seek family sponsorships for follow-on banners. "These are the exact same size banners that we do currently have throughout downtown," the presenter said, noting the cost estimate came to roughly $500 for five banners, taxes…
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