Much-needed road work in Watseka is added to a local “To Do List” that the City Council is hoping will be started in the Fall. Mayor John Allhands says monies for the projects haven’t been easy to find, but the work is going to be underway … Freehill Asphalt will take care of crack-sealing.

The City Council (Tues) approved a near $342,000 contract with Iroquois Paving Corporation through the 2021 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) Improvements. … Storm Sewer work behind Kingdon’s Apartments will also be completed by Iroquois Paving Corp. 

The City Council (Tuesday) also voted to approve the appointment of Dustin Standish … on an interim basis … to the position of Public Works Director. The 6-month interim position runs thru January 31, 2022. An Ad-Hoc committee is in place to search and interview for a permanent person to replace Marvin DeLahr who resigned.

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