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Opinion
When Town Council is discussing funding and what things to spend money on, the comment is often made that we should realize the vast majority of our approximately six million dollar budget comes from…
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At last Friday’s meeting, the discussion about whether to proceed with construction of a new medical clinic ended with the decision not to move forward. Although public comment was not initially…
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I was very impressed by Adrian Player’s suggestion to turn an area currently owned by the Town into hiking trails. There were challenges associated with making a difficult-to-access-by-machinery area…
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The preceding article brought many discussion-worthy thoughts to mind, most especially the idea that many people in Springdale hesitate to speak out. I have known this since long before I moved here;…
Town Hall
Last Wednesday Mayor Bruno held the quarterly “Bring Your Own Lunch - Meet with the Mayor.” This is an informal gathering of anyone in Springdale who would like to chat with the Mayor. At this last…
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Ever gone on vacation and assumed everyone in the restaurants, gifts shops, etc., were trying to put the financial screws to you? I used to — until my parents moved to Springdale in the early 90’s.…
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Last Wednesday, (Feb 18) there was a Public Official’s Training. Though designed for Public Officials, like town council members, it was available to everyone. I found it most informative and…
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Let’s examine more realities to be considered in regards to a medical clinic. How great are the needs for a medical clinic in Springdale? Do we plan for the community we wish we were or the one we…
Opinion
An outline of all the agenda items and their resolutions is on page 8. The first item for discussion in this article is C2: whether to change the property next to town hall that the town recently…
Town Hall
The Town Council Notice and Agenda can be found here: https://www.springdaletown.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/2009?fileID=11652 For what they just call the Agenda, here:…
Opinion
I take every comment I receive gratefully and seriously. A few months ago someone wrote me cautioning against the use of artificial intelligence, with reference to an article about its high use of…
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Another Opportunity for Improved Communication
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Without making any judgments about the comments submitted by Springdale residents, it is absolutely clear that those comments should have been addressed. No matter how grateful I am for the Planning…
Opinion
"Now it is a strange thing, but things that are good to have and days that are good to spend are soon told about, and not much to listen to; while things that are uncomfortable, palpitating, and even…
Opinion
“Spirit of place” refers to the distinctive atmosphere, character, or emotional essence that makes a particular place unique and meaningful. It’s a concept used in architecture, landscape design,…
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I always read the monthly Town Newsletter and always appreciate the information in it and always have a link to it in The Springdale Sun, often in the “Never Bored in Springdale” column. The town…
