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Council hears reports: service-line repair, fire department talks and neighborhood safety concerns
Summary
Superintendent Matt reported a service-line leak on Marie Street to be repaired next week and potholes addressed when weather improves; Mayor DeVere described talks about combining neighboring fire departments with District #7; Councilmember Ditsworth raised safety concerns on her block and asked committees to convene.
During reports on Feb. 17, 2026, Superintendent Matt told the council that a service-line leak on Marie Street will be repaired early next week, the mini-split has been repaired, and some potholes have been temporarily filled pending better weather for permanent repairs. The superintendent’s updates were presented to the council as routine maintenance items.
Mayor DeVere said he has been involved in discussions about neighboring fire departments possibly combining with District #7 and indicated he believes it is time for the Town to pursue that discussion further. Councilmember Ditsworth said she was "concerned about the nature of things on her block" and had invited neighbors to the meeting to express safety worries for children playing outdoors; Mayor DeVere directed the Law & Justice and Public Safety committees to meet to discuss the matter. Councilmember Allenbaugh raised a compliance issue with people bringing dogs into the park, noting there are signs reading "No Dogs Allowed," and Superintendent Matt offered to speak with residents when violations are reported.
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