Time is running out for Decatur City Council to accept the donation of a historic home to the city, which some say is an opportunity that shouldn t be passed up.
Time is running out for Decatur City Council to accept the donation of a historic home to the city, which some say is an opportunity that shouldn t be passed up.
Decatur planning to use CARES Act funding to expand sewer system
The city has until 2026 to spend the $10.8 million.
Posted: Jul 7, 2021 9:35 PM
Updated: Jul 7, 2021 10:47 PM
Posted By: Alex Torres-Perez
The city of Decatur is planning to use some of its $10.8 million in CARES Act funding to improve infrastructure in the area. This is a once in a lifetime event for a city to get this kind of funding, Decatur City Council President Jacob Ladner said.
He s excited for Decatur s future. I think if we don t grow by 10,000 to 20,000 residents in the next 5-10 years we have not taken advantage of what s going on here in North Alabama, Ladner said. We re ready to capitalize on that and get people to Decatur.
New 3M report raises concerns of air contamination at Decatur Aquadome
Manufacturer 3M is accused of dumping dangerous chemicals in the property that used to be a landfill in the 1960â²s
New 3M report raises concerns of air contamination at Decatur Aquadome By Madison Scarpino | May 3, 2021 at 5:38 PM CDT - Updated May 3 at 5:39 PM
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - New testing probes will soon be installed near Decaturâs Aquadome to monitor for potentially harmful chemicals. Manufacturer 3M is accused of dumping dangerous chemicals in the property that used to be a landfill in the 1960â²s.
According to our news partners at Decatur Daily, a recent filing 3M made to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management indicates the presence of contaminants around the property. However, a statement from 3M claims preliminary data indicates there is no threat to nearby residents.