Everly hoping to re-light city park for holidays
Council members approve purchase worth $2,500
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The Everly City Council is hoping to spark some Christmas cheer for local residents.
Council members on Monday night approved the purchase of new holiday lights for Everly Community Park. The $2,500 expense will be covered using Local Option Sales Tax revenue with the hope of hanging new lights this year.
"We're pushing the outside edge of this thing," admitted Mayor Ron Thompson, who said a handful of residents had approached him about lighting the park again. "I know it's extra work for [city staff], but I think it adds a lot to the community when you go through town."
Lighting the park h...
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