The Town of Hamlet may soon be updating the Town Park’s security cameras. The town recently terminated the maintenance contract on the current equipment, and the park board Wednesday discussed the possibility of replacing the system entirely.
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A $5,000 fine is back in place on the owner of a dilapidated garage in Hamlet. Town officials first imposed the fine in June, saying the garage on Railroad Street near the former bank building was unsafe, with a partially-collapsed roof. But they agreed to give the owner another chance to tear it down or clean it up, after he pleaded with town officials for an extension.
Continue readingAnother new home is coming to Hamlet. The town’s zoning board Wednesday approved another building permit for developer Eric Keen.
Continue readingThe Town of Hamlet continues to see the value in youth baseball. The town’s park board last month once again decided to support the Hamlet Baseball League with a $275 field sponsorship, the highest of the league’s three sponsorship levels.
Continue readingThe owner of a dilapidated garage in Hamlet has been hit with a $5,000 fine, after failing to repair it or tear it down. Town officials say the garage on Railroad Street near the former bank building is unsafe, with a partially-collapsed roof.
Continue readingThe Town of Hamlet is getting closer to its housing development goal. Zoning Board President Dave Kesvormas says developer Eric Keen has expressed interest in building two more houses on Jefferson Street, in addition to the two the town has already approved.
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The Hamlet Zoning Board has finalized a list of incentives for new home development, and along with that, some procedures for building inspections.
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The Hamlet American Legion officially presented the money it raised toward the Robert J. Tauteris Jr. Memorial Walkway to the town’s park board Wednesday. “We have a check to the Town of Hamlet for $5,058 on behalf of our Legion and the donations that we worked on and received over the last two years,” Vice Commander Phil Mitchell told board members.
Continue readingMore new homes may soon be coming to Hamlet. Builders told the town’s zoning board Wednesday that they’re in the process of buying two lots on the west side of Jefferson Street near the intersection with Davis Street. They plan to build two 1,200-square-foot spec homes that would sell for around $139,000.
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The Hamlet Park Board hopes to begin work on the Robert J. Tauteris Jr. Memorial Walkway in March. The four-foot-wide concrete path will encircle the Town Park.
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After more than two years of planning and discussion, the Town of Hamlet now has an electronic message board. It’s been installed in front of the town hall, near the corner of Starke and Pearl streets.
Continue readingThe Hamlet Zoning Board is moving ahead with the demolition of 503 South Starke Street. Last month, board members agreed to have JD Excavating remove the house for $6,800, unless the owners completed the demolition themselves. That didn’t happen by Wednesday’s deadline, although the owners said they could start work within the next two weeks.
Continue readingThe Town of Hamlet is finally making progress on updating its zoning map. Last September, the town council agreed to hire Lee Nagai to help with the process. During this month’s zoning board meeting, Nagai presented a presented a preliminary map of every parcel in town.
Continue readingHamlet is getting a Dollar General. Site development plans were for the 9,100-square-foot store were approved by the town’s zoning board Wednesday. It’ll be located near U.S. 30, west of the old Hollywood restaurant.
Continue readingThe Hamlet Zoning Board has given the owners of 503 South Starke Street 30 days to either demolish the house or sell it. The structure has been cited for unsafe building violations, but town officials say it still hasn’t been brought into compliance.
Continue readingThe new sidewalk leading to the Hamlet Town Park is now open. The sidewalk portion of the town’s Division Street project is complete, according to Park Board President Dave Kesvormas.
Continue readingPlans are being finalized for the Hamlet Town Park’s new memorial walking path. The town is teaming up with the Hamlet American Legion to build a path in memory of Robert J. Tauteris Jr.
Continue readingEven though Constellation of Starke wasn’t designated a Stellar Community in 2019, the Hamlet Park Board is confident that it will still be able to complete one of its projects next year.
Continue readingEfforts to add a memorial walking path to the Hamlet Town Park got a major boost, thanks to a recent fundraiser. On September 21, the Hamlet American Legion held a motorcycle ride in memory of Robert J. Tauteris Jr., who died while serving in Afghanistan in 2012. Proceeds will go toward the effort of building a trail in his honor.
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The Town of Hamlet has set its trick-or-treat hours. During Wednesday’s park board meeting, town officials agreed to hold trick-or-treating on October 31 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
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