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Protesters have lined the walkways surrounding the occupation with placards. On Wednesday, 30 days since the construction barge arrived at the bay and the protectors moved in, workers erected fences above the breakwater. It was one of the first visible signs of construction since the first week, when two piles were driven into the seabed. Emily Māia Weiss (Ngāti Pāoa) has been on the beach since day one. She heads up Protect Kennedy Point, a movement that brings together supporters from Ngāti Pāoa, Save Kennedy Point (SKP), Waiheke s Piritahi Marae, environmental groups and the community.
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The Government funds have allowed the council to open up Peacocke in Hamilton’s south and has seen it start delivering a big chunk of infrastructure all at once – including work on a new river bridge. Peacocke is earmarked to soak up a lot of the city’s growth with an estimated 20,000-plus residents expected to call the area home by 2048. More than 9000 people are expected to be living in Peacocke within the next decade. However, like many high-growth cities, Hamilton has seen its debt levels increase in recent years as it funds new infrastructure. In March, the council will open up public submissions on its long-term plan, with staff seeking what amounts to a total 8.9 per cent increase on residents’ rates bill.
James Steven Jimmy Downs, Sr., 73 of Avenue, MD passed away on December 10, 2020 at Charles Regional Medical Center, La Plata, MD with his family at his side.
Jimmy was born on February 26, 1947 in Washington, D.C. to Catherine Louise (Mattingly) Downs Binger of LaPlata, MD and the late George Thomas Downs.
Jimmy was a hardworking man all of his years, was involved in several organizations and enjoyed various hobbies. He graduated from Suitland High School in 1966. On May 20, 1972, he married Patricia Ann Reed in Oxon Hill, MD. Together they celebrated over 48 wonderful years of marriage. Just after high school he was employed as a mechanic for Coleman Cadillac in Bethesda, MD followed by Capital Cadillac until 1979. He then relocated to St. Mary s County, where he was the owner and operator of Avenue General Store from 1979 to 1989. During his time at the store , he formed countless relationships with customers and vendors, many of which grew into meaningful, long-lasting fr