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Voters denied a ballot question that aimed to restrict the Midland Avenue Streetscape Project by a 70-30 margin, according to unofficial results of Tuesday’s special election from the Basalt Town Clerk.  Of 1,144 ballots cast,...

Sides differ on funding, parking of streetscape project

Basalt Town Council unanimously voted to oppose the ballot question on an upcoming special election that aims to retroactively limit the multi-million dollar infrastructure and beautification project of downtown Basalt’s main street.  The ballot question...

Kane leaves mayor’s post after 4 years, Knight takes the seat

Basalt council sets project election date

Special election likely will be set in May

Ruling by hearing officer will determine document’s validity

The legitimacy of some signatures on an initiative petition has been called into question in Basalt, potentially dooming an effort to affect off-street parking and the Midland Avenue Streetscape Project. The evidence? Staple holes.  Basalt...

Validity of initiative petition could be re-considered next week

Basalt Town Council declined to fill a vacant seat at their Tuesday meeting amid worries that a selection would seem like an endorsement in the upcoming April municipal election. “It just seems to me from...