Hawthorne City Commission Approves Emergency Wastewater Repairs and Plans Veterans Memorial
The Hawthorne City Commission authorized nearly $30,000 for emergency repairs at the wastewater treatment plant following a shutdown due to a foreign object. The commission also approved plans for a new veterans memorial and discussed designs for a multipurpose center, seeking community input before finalizing. City Manager Robert Thompson reported that the repairs are necessary to prevent further damage to the facility. Construction for the resource center is currently at 15% completion.

The Hawthorne City Commission approved an emergency expenditure of nearly $30,000 for repairs to the wastewater treatment plant after a foreign object caused a shutdown. This funding includes $20,000 for pumping and $10,000 for a specialist.
The commission also discussed a new veterans memorial, favoring an outdoor granite monument with flags, and reviewed designs for a multipurpose center, planning to gather community input. Construction for the resource center has begun, with current progress at 15%. The commission additionally evaluated City Manager Robert Thompson and set election qualifying dates.




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