10 Good Things That Happened in Houghton in the Last Two Weeks

The Houghton City Council created a list of 10 Good Things That Happened in Houghton in the Last Two Weeks.

1. One small mural has been painted on the 500 block of Shelden Avenue and a larger mural is in process near the bridge.
2. During Monday’s afternoon eclipse, City Manager Eric Waara noted that Shelden Avenue was uncharacteristically quiet for about 13 minutes.
3. The paving contractor for the project on Lakeshore Drive has been working hard and has scheduled the second phase of pavement for next week.
4. The Michigan Department of Transportation is going to do some work on the bump out at Bridge Street to get rid of the drop-off.
5. The next batch of recycling containers for the city has shipped.
6. Hydrant flushing that has some residents alarmed at the discoloration of their water is close to completion.
7. The parent of a returning Michigan Tech student noted that the Houghton Police Department has been doing a great job “taking care of this community.”
8. Speaking of the police department, a few officers aided in the rescue of an injured chicken on the lift bridge. The chicken is in recovery.
9. The city has received calls complementing Houghton on how it looks and feels, despite being in the middle of a grueling construction project.
10. There is no rain on the weather forecast, so today’s Summer Concert will more than likely take place at the beach for the first time all summer.