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The Houghton County Board opened its monthly meeting on Tuesday with a moment of silence, to remember former commissioner Dennis Barrette. Barrette passed away October 2nd, at age 79. He also served as superintendent of the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City school district, and in a number of other public roles.
Board members approved a $5 per ton rate increase for household and construction waste at the transfer station, beginning January 1st. The amount of trash being processed has increased significantly in recent months. This year’s millage rates and apportionment report were adopted.
Commissioner Glenn Anderson commended the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department for its successful community COVID-19 test on October 3rd…
Commissioner Tom Tikkanen said the new recreation authority is coming together…
The authority will enable local governments to speak with one voice with the state about trail issues in the region. Tikkanen said local officials are trying to set an appointment with state officials to discuss the status of remaining Father’s Day Flood trail repairs. Some money that had been allocated was withdrawn because of COVID-19 budget shortfalls.
