Hamlet’s new decorative streetlights are getting some positive feedback. Town Council President Dave Kesvormas says he’s gotten a lot of complements about the new lights on Starke Street. “It almost looks like a runway when you come in late at night when it’s foggy,” Kesvormas said during Wednesday’s council meeting. “It looks pretty cool.”
Continue readingStreetlights Requested for Short Drive in Knox
A Knox neighborhood may soon be getting streetlights. Mayor Dennis Estok recently told the city council that he got a request for lights on Short Drive. “They’ve got one streetlight,” Estok explained. “That’s 500 East, and the T right there, no streetlights whatsoever.”
Continue readingHamlet Getting More Streetlights
More streetlights are coming to Starke Street in Hamlet. A total of eight lights have been ordered. As of the last town council meeting, officials had finalized their placement plans and were preparing for their installation. Six were to be placed along the sidewalk on the north end of Starke Street. The other two would go next to the benches in front of the Town Hall.
Continue readingStarke Street Lighting Upgrades Still on the Radar for Hamlet Town Council
The Hamlet Town Council last week revisited the possibility of adding more streetlights on Starke Street. In 2016, the town installed decorative lights on the east side of the street, across from the town hall, as the first part of a four-phase project. But additional work has been put on hold, as the town council has focused instead on Community Crossings paving projects.
Continue readingHamlet Town Council Considers Possible Lighting Projects
More streetlights may soon be coming to Starke Street in Hamlet. Two years ago, the town installed decorative streetlights on the east side of the street, across from the town hall, as the first part of a four-phase project. But the town council has held off on doing additional phases to focus on other projects, such as the recent Community Crossings project farther north on Starke Street.
Hamlet Council Plans Additional Drainage Improvements During Intersection Paving Project
The intersection of Starke and Plymouth streets in Hamlet is expected to close for repairs Monday. While it’s under construction, the Town of Hamlet has decided to make some additional improvements beyond the scope of what was originally planned. Continue reading
Hamlet Council Considers Sidewalk Upgrades
Sidewalk upgrades may soon be coming to Hamlet. The town is once again accepting applications from residents interested in taking part in this year’s 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. Continue reading
Hamlet Officials Celebrate Downtown Revitalization Effort
Hamlet officials cut the ribbon Wednesday on the first phase of downtown beautification efforts. Continue reading