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City updated on police station

City updated on police station

The city of Kent  received a sneak peak at the new police station going into downtown.  The station is going in at the end of College Avenue and border Haymaker Parkway and Depeyster Street.  Reporter Cory York attended the city council meeting and has the details on the new station. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S8_York_Police[/bbrvideo] Wednesday night City Council received an update on the status of the new police station. The progress on the building is only 30% complete, but project manager Jeff…

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Vote days away

Vote days away

The vote to vacate South Willow street is just days away. City Council has had two weeks to review the request from the university. Council has also received a lot of negative feedback from residence. However if the council decides to close the street, it will bring more improvements to the city, all funded by the university. TV2’s Cory York has the details. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S7_York_Vacancy[/bbrvideo] Construction is in full swing on the old DuBoise property. Tucks are constantly coming and…

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City saves church

City saves church

City Council felt a little spirited on Wednesday. A vote involving the new police station and the church was on the agenda. Cory York went to the council meeting and has more. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S3_York_Church[/bbrvideo] When a city uses the power of eminent domain, odds are it will win. The city of Kent told the Church of Christ there was only a one percent chance of keeping their church. This time was the one percent. On Wednesday, City Council voted to…

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Kent scores contract

Kent scores contract

A vote on Wednesday may change Kent Fire Department’s coverage. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_P4_York_Fire[/bbrvideo] It is official. On Wednesday Kent city manager Dave Ruller signed the new contract with the Village of Brady Lake to offer the city’s fire resources to the Village. Kent city council voted unanimously to expand the city’s fire resources. In the contract, Brady Lake will be paying Kent on a per call basis making a win-win for each community. Ruller estimated this will bring in approximately $17,000 for…

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