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.
Decatur City Council votes to end city’s mask mandate
Decatur councilmembers have voted to lift a local mask mandate.
Posted: Apr 7, 2021 4:20 PM
Updated: Apr 7, 2021 7:23 PM
Posted By: Ashley Thusius, Olivia Schueller
The Decatur City Council voted on Wednesday to end the city’s mask mandate Apr. 9.
Councilman Billy Jackson was the only member to vote against the mandate being lifted.
Prior to voting at the special session, Councilman Carlton McMasters spoke about his experience with the coronavirus. He said he ll continue to wear his mask until he feels safe.
McMasters said that s the right thing to do as a citizen. The councilman also mentioned the infection rate in Texas, since the state lifted the mask mandate. He said numbers were the lowest Texas had seen in 10 months.
The next steps for the Decatur city mask order
What comes next for Decatur s city mask mandate By Tiffany Thompson | April 5, 2021 at 10:49 PM CDT - Updated April 5 at 11:09 PM
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The statewide mask mandate for Alabama expires Friday, April 9, but on Monday, it was all about the city of Decaturâs position on masking.
During their city council meeting, leaders talked about repealing the local mask order, but the vote on repealing the mask order for Decatur never happened as a unanimous vote for immediate consideration was required. In other words, there was a vote to vote and the first vote didnât pass.