Engraved pavers mark Jamestown history
The engraved paver stones, part of the downtown road diet project in Jamestown, have arrived and will be included in the project. Written By: Keith Norman | ×
Large pavers will be used in the downtown road diet project in Jamestown. The engraved stones commemorate people of historic importance in the Jamestown area. John M. Steiner / The Sun
The components of one of the decorative features of the road diet under construction in downtown Jamestown are ready to be placed, according to Serle Swedlund, executive director of Jamestown Tourism.
Engraved paver stones have arrived and will be installed in the pedestrian bumpouts at each crosswalk along First Avenue in Jamestown.
Fargo, ND, USA / 740 The FAN
Apr 5, 2021 1:05 PM
FARGO (KFGO) – A plan to build a 2nd Street N pedestrian bridge between Fargo City Hall and the greenway along the Red River on the opposite side of the new flood wall is close to approval.
It’s been talked about since 2014.
Recently, the city was notified it was awarded $2.4 million from the federal Urban Grant Program for the project. It’s an 80/20 split. The local share will amount to $600,000.
City commissioners were to discuss the recommendation to approve the funding Monday night.
Transportation Division Engineer Jeremy Gorden says the project is slated for construction in 2023.
Cupertino community briefs for the week of Dec. 25 [The Cupertino Courier, Calif.]
Dec. 20 Audubon Society awarded open space grant
The Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society is among 10 organizations recently awarded a Measure Q grant by the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. The society, headquartered in McClellan Ranch Park in Cupertino, received $79,608 for its Oak Savanna Citizen Science Project.
In total, the authority awarded over $875,000 as part of the 2020 cycle of its Urban Grant Program. Funding a variety of projects, including environmental education on the topics of food and agriculture, as well as environmental stewardship, the program focuses on providing access to nature within the urban areas of the Authority’s jurisdiction.
Milpitas community briefs for the week of Dec. 25 [Mercury News]
Dec. 19 Student toy drive aids Christmas Child
Students at Merryhill Preschool in Milpitas recently packed 80 gift boxes to benefit children around the world through Operation Christmas Child.
Students held a donation drive to collect toys, educational supplies, clothing and more, which they packed into boxes to be shipped internationally to children in need.
Through this initiative, students learned about the importance of giving back and helping others, especially during the holiday season.
Urban Grants from Open Space
Bay Area Older Adults and the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy are among 10 organizations recently awarded a Measure Q grant by the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority. The former was awarded $95,561 for its Trailblazer Program, enabling vulnerable older adults to access open space; the latter was awarded $130,000 for its Outdoor Field Trips for Title 1 schools and special needs groups.