First Phase of Gerard St. Lot Construction Near Completion

First Phase of Gerard St. Lot Construction Near Completion

Almost three months after a tow truck tear overhauled nearly two-thirds of the 235-space Gerard Street parking lot, there is smooth pavement atop now-level ground. The development signifies the near conclusion of the construction project and the imminent reopening of over 100 blocked-off parking spaces.

Read on to find out when the first phase of construction is projected to be completed by, what construction will come next, and how the local businesses are being affected by the matter!

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Parking Revenue $1.6M Short

Parking Revenue $1.6M Short

A delayed roll-out of the town’s new multi-meter parking system and technical glitches has resulted in the Town of Huntington coming up $1.6 million short of revenue projections, town officials have confirmed.

The town had budgeted for $3,053,000 in parking meter and ticket revenue in 2014, but is only expected to bring in $1.2 million, according to budgets.

Read on to learn how this significant shortfall occurred, how the Town will account for it, and what steps will be taken moving forward!

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Town, School Board Leaders Spar

Town, School Board Leaders Spar

Several members of Huntington’s town board bristled at comments from Huntington school board leaders during a town board meeting Tuesday, during which school trustees said they felt like they had been left in the dark on development and tax issues that could impact the district, while town board members countered by saying the district had never shared those concerns with the board before Tuesday’s meeting.

Read on for the full story, including both sides' takes on this dicey situation!

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