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Marietta Council Moves on Key Projects | Parkersburg News
Mayor Josh Schlicher just vetoed two Knox Park land-use measures, calling them premature and potentially precedent-setting until adjacent property deals are sealed. Meanwhile, the city council approved a $1.57 million loan to replace a 60-year-old water plant generator, greenlit major water/wastewater upgrades totaling over $2.1 million, and boosted police dispatch staffing to ensure full coverage. They also reinstated key employee benefits, approved critical facility repairs, and authorized bids for future sewage and chemical needs—all while keeping residents’ infrastructure and safety front…
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