North Judson Council to Hold Public Hearing on Alley Vacation Request Tonight

The North Judson Town Council will take comments on an alley vacation request tonight. Tom DeCola owns three parcels of land off of Simmons Street, but they’re separated by what are technically alleys. During the previous council meeting, Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe said DeCola’s request only appears to apply to the alleys between those parcels, not to those bordering any other properties.

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Pulaski County BZA Approves another Special Exception for Mammoth Solar Project

Representatives of the Mammoth Solar project and Pulaski County BZA members listen to comments during a lengthy public hearing Monday (screenshot of BZA meeting on Zoom)

A proposed solar farm has passed another approval round with the Pulaski County Board of Zoning Appeals. Board members approved a special exception request for the Mammoth Solar project Monday. It adds almost 4,700 acres to the project’s footprint.

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Pulaski County BZA to Hold another Hearing on Proposed Solar Farm Tonight

Pulaski County residents will once again be weighing in on solar farm development tonight. The board of zoning appeals will hold a public hearing over Mammoth Solar’s request for permission to install solar panels on almost 4,700 acres of farm ground. They would be placed in three separate sections in Franklin, Jefferson, Monroe, and Rich Grove townships.

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Knox to Hold Public Hearing on COVID-19 Response Program Application Tonight

The Knox City Council is expected to act on an application for more COVID-19 relief for local businesses tonight. A resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for funding through the state’s COVID-19 Response Program will be up for approval. The city plans to apply for $200,000 and commit a $10,000 local match, to add points to the application.

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Pulaski Commissioners to Get Updates on COVID-19 Response, Renovation Projects

The Pulaski County Commissioners will get updates on the county’s COVID-19 response, along with its upcoming renovation projects this morning. A public hearing will be held for the county’s application for COVID-19 Response Program funding, and Community Development Commission Executive Director Nathan Origer is expected to give updates from the incident management team.

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North Judson Council Authorizes Application for More COVID-19 Response Money

Picture Source: Town of North Judson FB Page

North Judson is applying for another round of COVID-19 relief for local businesses, but it will be up against some stiff competition. The town council voted Monday to let officials apply for another $200,000 from the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs’ COVID-19 Response Program.

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North Judson Council to Hold Hearing on COVID-19 Response Program Application Tonight

North Judson’s application for more COVID-19 relief for small businesses is expected to take another step forward tonight. The town council will hold a required public hearing on the town’s application for COVID-19 Response Program funding tonight, according to the advance meeting agenda. The town is seeking $200,000 to help out local businesses.

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Pulaski County BZA to Hold Another Solar Hearing Next Month

A proposed solar farm development will be back before the Pulaski County Board of Zoning Appeals next month. Board members will take comments on a special exception request for Mammoth Solar. Developers are seeking permission to install solar panels on almost 4,700 acres. They would be placed in three separate sections in Franklin, Jefferson, Monroe, and Rich Grove townships.

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N.J.-S.P. School Board to Take Comments on Use of Bond Proceeds for Bus Garage Upgrades

Whether the North Judson-San Pierre School Corporation should use excess bond proceeds from its elementary project to upgrade the bus garage will be the topic of a public hearing during tonight’s school board meeting. A bus garage replacement project was put on hold earlier this year, after bids came in higher than expected.

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Tri-Township School Board Votes to Begin Financing Process for High School Relocation

Zoom screenshot of Thursday’s Tri-Township School Board meeting

The Tri-Township School Board took action Thursday that paves the way for the closure of the 105-year-old LaCrosse school building. Board members passed a resolution to proceed with the bond process for a high school addition to the Wanatah School. The project would add five classrooms plus support spaces and infrastructure for a total cost of almost $2.6 million.

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