Board members praise sidewalks, library improvements and downtown lighting; updates on local projects

Jan 16, 2026

During board comments, members praised new sidewalks on Mundy Ave. and Brooks St., highlighted a completed library circulation desk (funded by TIFA, FACF and Great Lakes Energy), reported a planned Gerber Federal Credit Union building purchase in Fremont, and noted the interview process for Newaygo County's Economic Development Director.

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Several board members used the comments section to report local updates. Committee member Chad Miller commended recently completed sidewalks along Mundy Ave. and Brooks St. Committee member Mary Franklin provided updates on the library exterior book drop and summer reading program and said the circulation desk was funded by TIFA, FACF and Great Lakes Energy.

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