The south Rushford street improvement project is still underway and is under the gun from the approaching weather. At the Tuesday, October 18 Rushford Village council meeting, two residents of the area were on hand to question whether or not problematic areas will be addressed and when. Mayor Gordon Johnson admitted he was not in a position to answer when project issues … [Read more...]
Rushford Village evaluates storm damages
The Village Council voted unanimously Tuesday, October 4 to resubmit a Homeland Security and Emergency Management damage and impact assessment report following torrential rains the week of September 21. Photos and detailed information of mudslides, washouts, and other losses was documented and the report was submitted. However, City Clerk Mary Miner noted that assessment for … [Read more...]
Frustrations mount for Rushford Village over road project
After hearing frustrations from the city council, project engineering firm, and residents (as noted by council members), it appears that Rushford Village’s frustrations with work in the south Rushford area of the city continue to mount. At the Tuesday, September 20 Rushford Village Council meeting Bolton & Menk Engineer Josh Pope gave the council an update and project progress … [Read more...]
Rushford Village hits at completion for south Rushford project
The Rushford Village council, and residents of South Rushford, are patiently awaiting completion of infrastructure upgrades that are part of a $878,000 improvement project. A long time coming, the project was aimed at continuing efforts to get the city’s paved roadways back to maintainable conditions and includes substantial roadwork in South Rushford. However, the project has … [Read more...]
Upcoming Taste of the Trail events have much to offer
On three Saturdays in September, The Root River Trail Towns are featuring local food, artisans, entertainment, cultural activities and fun for all during an annual trail-wide event, Taste of the Trail. Taste of the Trail is similar ot many “Taste of...” events in many towns all over the Midwest. In this case, the nine towns along the trail system are focusing on food, … [Read more...]
Rushford Village to hold hearing; informational meeting
The Tuesday, August 16 Rushford Village meeting was a brisk 32 minutes and was continued, rather than adjourned, to the next meeting. At that time, the council will host a public broadband informational meeting at the request of AcenTek, as well as a hearing for the ordinance related to Tiny House family healthcare dwellings. Mayor Gordon Johnson indicated that AcenTek is … [Read more...]