Because the cost of operating Farmingdale's new fire station has been higher than anticipated, a floor amendment added $10,000 to the towns' fire protection account at Thursday's annual Town Meeting.
Retailers in the town centre of Devizes have hailed a positive first week of trade since lockdown restrictions eased. Non-essential shops, hairdressers, gyms, swimming pools, nail salons, libraries, and outdoor attractions have all been back in business this week. Lees Jewellers spent much of lockdown refurbishing their shop - with a new office space and area for one-on-one enquiries now created in the building. Stuart Wright explained that trade at the Maryport Street shop had been steady since restrictions eased, with many couples eager to get wedding rings, after waiting months for Lees Jewellers to re-open. Stuart added: “Lees jewellers has been really pleased with the return to work, the positivity and support we have received by our customers has been truly humbling.
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