Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety approved two requests for community outreaches during the regular meeting Monday.
Director of Dustin’s Place Viki Brown requested temporary closure of a portion of Lincoln Highway for the third annual “Join the Journey 5K and Family Fun Run” on Saturday, April 30. Brown reported 72 racers the first year, 153 last year, and 120 racers registered as of Monday evening for this year. “It continues to grow.” Participants can register online at www.dustinsplace.org for $25 which will support the grief support center.
Director of Marshall County Neighborhood Center Christine “Chris” Garner requested temporary closure of the Plum Street and Garro Street intersection for a block party on July 30th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate 40 years. A celebration will be held for clients and the community with food trucks and festivities including an open house of the newly renovated building.
In other news Plymouth Police Department Chief David Bacon’s request to expand the take-home vehicle program to all officers living within Marshall County was approved.
Plymouth Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt updated the board that a price of $2.948 per gallon could be locked in for diesel fuel and the board approved. He also advised the board that it would not be beneficial to lock in gasoline prices at the current option. The department has purchased gallons of gasoline at $3.31 a gallon which was under the original bid price. Marquardt is waiting for a decent bid price before locking in.
