Minute with the Mayor

 Question:

Are there any plans to make the South Carter Street Park a safer place to walk?

Answer:

I have had several citizens mention the issue of safety at our parks.  It is a concern, and the board of aldermen is aware of the concerns.

We are in the process of installing better lighting at the walking trails and looking into the possibility of putting the blue light police call stations around the park area.  We are looking into getting the heavy brushy areas around the walking track cleared out.  This would create more visibility to the area.  We are active in getting cameras up at all our parks and walking trails to monitor the area.

We have just approved the plans for new playground equipment for South Carter Park and Wallace-Smith Park.  This was a budgeted plan, and we are now in the process of getting the equipment ordered and then in the very near future will take out the old equipment wnew play area at both parks.

The city is excited about getting these playgrounds updated and have safer equipment for our children to play.  Our plans are to have the new

equipment in by the first of the year.  Hopefully, there will be no delays

in processing and shipping of the playground equipment.

On another note:  Tentative open date for Dunkin’ is Oct. 8, 2024.

Dairy Queen and the new convenience center are continuing to progress.      

Be safe out there. Finish strong.