Hamlet officials are exploring the possibility of installing an electronic message board near the intersection of U.S. 30 and Starke Street. During last week’s town council meeting, Council President Dave Kesvormas said they had looked into it before, but the cost was as high as $20,000. Now, he says he’s found a much cheaper option. “I’m looking at a 102-inch-by-36-inch full-color LED programmable sign,” he said. “$2,900.”
Kesvormas said the sign would not only keep residents informed, but it could also generate revenue for the town. “We could put information on there for us, as well as rent it out,” he said. “We can sell advertising on there, birthdays. Fully programmable, there’s a three-year warranty on it. I’m not expecting it to pay for itself in six months, but over a period of time, it’s going to be something we can do to highlight.”
He said the next step will be to look into the costs of running electricity to the site, laying a concrete pad, and installing a base for the sign.
