The Hamlet Town Council announced the town has been awarded a Community Crossings Matching Grant.
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Hamlet Council Chooses Contractor for Division Street Project, Reduces Sidewalk Work
The Hamlet Town Council has chosen a contractor for the Division Street paving project, but sidewalk installation may have to be scaled back. Plans call for Division Street to be resurfaced between Railroad and Terry streets, with a possible addition of a sidewalk on one side.
Continue readingHamlet Gets Two Applications for 50/50 Sidewalk Program
The latest round of Hamlet’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program has generated interest from two property owners. Applications were due last week.
Continue readingHamlet, American Legion Finalizing Cost Estimates for Memorial Walking Path
The Hamlet Park Board and American Legion continue finalizing plans for a Robert J. Tauteris Jr. Memorial Walking Path in the Town Park. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts says officials are still working on figuring out the total cost.
Continue readingHamlet Awaiting Second Appraisal Ahead of Property Sale
Hamlet officials continue moving through the process of trying to get a new home built at Lincoln and Pearl streets. The town council wants to accept sealed bids and sell the property to someone who would build a home to the town’s specifications.
Continue readingHamlet Trash Pickup to Move to Thursdays in March
Changes are coming to Hamlet’s trash pickup. Starting in March, pickup will move from Tuesday mornings to Thursday mornings, according to Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts. The monthly cost will also increase from $11.39 to $12.92 per household, and then up to $13.44 in March of 2021.
Continue readingHamlet Still Awaiting Applications for 50/50 Sidewalk Program
Hamlet’s latest round of the 50/50 sidewalk replacement program has failed to get any applicants so far.
Earlier this month, the town council decided to start taking applications after a few property owners had expressed interest, but as of Wednesday’s town council meeting, no one had signed up.
Continue readingHamlet Officials Review Statute as Land Sale Preparations Continue
Hamlet officials are still sorting through the legal technicalities of getting a home built on a piece of town-owned land. The town council wants to accept sealed bids and sell the property at Lincoln and Pearl streets to a potential home-builder.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board to Continue Planning for Memorial Walking Path Tonight
The Hamlet Town Park’s proposed walking path is expected to be discussed by the park board tonight. The Hamlet American Legion has reportedly raised over $5,000 to build a walking path in memory of Robert J. Tauteris Jr. The park board and other project organizers are expected to discuss plans in more detail during a closed executive session tonight, before the park board’s regular meeting at 6:30.
Continue readingHamlet Street Superintendent Continues Preparing for Possible Division Street Project
The Town of Hamlet continues preparing for its next paving project. Town officials hope to resurface Division Street from Railroad to Terry streets, with funding from the next round of Community Crossings grants.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council to Work on Land Sale Strategy for Home Development
The Hamlet Town Council tonight will continue discussing how to get a new home built on a piece of town-owned land at Lincoln and Pearl streets. Some options mentioned so far include selling the land to the highest bidder or promising to refund the purchase price if a home is built to the town’s specifications.
Continue readingHamlet Announces 2019 Decorating Contest Winners
The winners of Hamlet’s 2019 holiday decorating contest have been announced. The home at 310 West Davis Street once again came in first, winning a $100 cash prize. 109 South Starke Street won the second-place $75 prize, while 505 East Oak Street was third, winning $50.
Continue readingHamlet May Explore Fee Increases in 2020
The Town of Hamlet may be looking at raising fees in 2020. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town council Wednesday that meetings will have to be held in January to look at ways to increase revenue.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Continues Planning for Memorial Walking Path
Even 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 readingNo Pay Raises Included in Hamlet’s 2020 Salary Ordinance
Hamlet town employees won’t be getting a pay raise next year. No changes were noted in the 2020 salary ordinance finalized by the town council Wednesday.
Continue readingHamlet Park Board Awaiting Tomorrow’s Stellar Designation Announcement
Potential upgrades to the Hamlet Town Park depend on tomorrow’s Stellar Community announcement. The winner of this year’s Stellar designation is scheduled to be announced tomorrow morning.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Finalizes Funding Share for Fire Department Breathing Equipment
The Hamlet Town Council took action related to a couple of equipment purchases last week. The town has agreed to chip in funding to upgrade the breathing equipment used by the Hamlet-Davis Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Continue readingHamlet Council Considers Ways to Encourage Home Construction on Town-Owned Lot
A Hamlet Town Council member has a plan to get a new home built on a piece of vacant land, but finding a way to do it that’s legal and fair may be tricky. For months, council members have expressed their desire for a new home on a piece of town-owned land at Lincoln and Pearl streets.
Continue readingState Approves 2020 Hamlet Budget with No Cuts
Hamlet’s 2020 budget has been finalized by the state without any cuts. Clerk-Treasurer Kristina Pitts told the town council Tuesday that the town got everything it asked for. That includes a General Fund of just over $311,000, a Motor Vehicle Highway Fund of almost $55,000 and a Park Fund of $8,600.
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