Winamac Town Council members were asked to get back on board with the community pool project when they met Monday night.
Councilwoman Judy Heater took a seat in the audience once again, to speak on behalf of the pool committee. Continue reading
Winamac Council Members Urge Action on Firefighter Shortage
The Winamac Fire Department is being told to step up its recruitment efforts. Town Council President Tom Murray made the request during last week’s council meeting. Continue reading
Winamac to Take Over Planning of July Fourth Fireworks
The Town of Winamac plans to organize next year’s Fourth of July fireworks itself. Over the past few years, a private individual has been handling the planning aspect, while the town, at least in theory, just collects the donations and pays the bill. Continue reading
Winamac Council to Revisit Paving Bids Again
After the process was already delayed once, the Town of Winamac now plans to start over from the beginning, when it comes to paving bids. Continue reading
Caucus Scheduled for Winamac Council Seat
A caucus has been scheduled to fill the vacancy on the Winamac Town Council. Pulaski County Republican Party Chair Blair Todd says precinct committee members will meet at the Pulaski County Public Library in Winamac on Monday, July 25 at 5:30 p.m. They will be choosing a replacement for former council president Kenneth McFarland, who passed away late last month. Continue reading
Winamac Looking for Lost Water
The Winamac Water Department is looking to keep track of water usage by the Winamac Volunteer Fire Department. But Water Department Superintendent Jeremy Beckner says the change will not attempt to limit the amount of water the Fire Department uses. Continue reading
Winamac Council May Have to Revisit County Home Rezoning
The rezoning of the Pleasant View Rest Home may take a little bit more time to finalize. On Monday, the Winamac Town Council appeared to accept the Plan Commission’s recommendation to change the property’s zoning designation from heavy industrial to multi-family residential. Continue reading
Winamac Council Approves Additional Payment to Resolve Tree Dispute
The Winamac Town Council has taken action to resolve a dispute with a contractor hired to remove ash trees from the Town Park. Last week, the council voted to withhold $1,650 of the town’s $20,000 payment to TD’s Tree Service. Park Manager Dave DeLorenzo had reported that the firm cut down some trees that the town planned to remove itself, while four other ash trees were left standing. Continue reading
Winamac Establishes Park Board
The Town of Winamac is looking for potential members for its new park board. The Winamac Town Council formally established the park and recreation board during a special session Thursday. Continue reading
Winamac Council Votes Against Urban Chicken Ordinance
Chickens will not be coming to the Town of Winamac in the near future. The Town Council narrowly defeated an ordinance Monday that would have let residents raise poultry in the town for a one-year trial period. Continue reading
Winamac Council Reorganizes, Makes Appointments
The Winamac Town Council met in a special session Monday to reorganize for 2016. Kenneth McFarland was officially reappointed as council president, and Tom Murray was selected to serve as vice president. Continue reading
