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Williamstown City Council met Tuesday evening to discuss the approval of animal control personnel and matching a grant for stray cat maintenance, as well as the future of the old elementary school property.
All members were present for the meeting, which included newly appointed council member Pat Peters and City Attorney Jessica Myers.
Save a Kitty Feral Cat program representative Kandi Habeb addressed council about a grant from the Two Mauds Foundation, which was established to support animals and matches a local government allocation of funds toward the spaying, neutering and vaccination of feral cats.
“We’ve done over 300 stray cats for the Williamstown area,” Habeb said. “If the city of Williamstown will donate funds … the foundation will match up to $5,000 a year.”
Feb 3, 2021
WILLIAMSTOWN Williamstown City Council met Tuesday to appoint a new council member and discuss the drafting of ordinances pertaining to traffic concerns and medical marijuana.
After an executive session, council, with the absence of City Attorney C. Blaine Myers, announced their appointment of Pat Peters to fill the role of former council member Jim Parker.
“We had eight really qualified people … we were impressed by all of them and felt any one of them could do the job,” council member Marty Seufer said.
Peters is the long-time former principal of Williamstown High School and previously served on council.
“He’s gonna be a quick fit,” Seufer said.
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Williamstown City Council members met in person for the first time in several sessions to discuss various ordinances and decisions. (Photo by Jenna Pierson)
WILLIAMSTOWN Williamstown City Council met Tuesday to appoint a new council member and discuss the drafting of ordinances pertaining to traffic concerns and medical marijuana.
After an executive session, council, with the absence of City Attorney C. Blaine Myers, announced their appointment of Pat Peters to fill the role of former council member Jim Parker.
“We had eight really qualified people … we were impressed by all of them and felt any one of them could do the job,” council member Marty Seufer said.
jpierson@newsandsentinel.com
WILLIAMSTOWN Williamstown City Council met Tuesday to discuss business related to police department needs, COVID-era policies for city employees and the impending appointments of several positions.
Police Chief Shawn Graham approached council for their blessing on the establishment of a temporary fitness center for law enforcement in the former band building of Williamstown Elementary School, which is currently unused but in ideal condition for this use.
“I think it’s good for their health and wellness and I wanted to invite the fire department,” Graham said. “It’s a good community thing and it’s good for those departments to be working out together and building relationships.”