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S Deal is OK’d for lake acreage

Tract seen vital to watershed


Posted: November 5, 2009 4:40 a.m.

Central Arkansas Water commissioners signed off on a $12.4 million deal Wednesday that will put 915 acres of prime Lake Maumelle watershed property under their control.
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S LR board cuts costs as a lean ’10 looms


Posted: November 4, 2009 4:47 a.m.

Although Little Rock has turned its focus to the 2010 budget and how to cut roughly $6.7 million from it, the city enacted several cost-saving measures this week to hold down 2009 expenses.
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S Customers quiz water utility on grass farm’s price


Posted: November 3, 2009 5:01 a.m.

Little Rock residents told Central Arkansas Water officials on Monday that they want the utility to get the best price possible for ratepayers when it comes to buying the Winrock Grass farm near Lake Maumelle.
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S Utility set to acquire sod farm in watershed


Posted: November 1, 2009 5:25 a.m.

Buying the Winrock Grass Farm near Lake Maumelle is now within the reach of Central Arkansas Water, the utility’s director said Friday as he announced special meetings this week to talk about the $12 million purchase.
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S Plan for adding historic districts on LR board agenda


Posted: October 31, 2009 6:38 a.m.

Little Rock city directors plan to consider adopting a historic preservation plan Tuesday that encourages older neighborhoods in the capital city to join the National Register of Historic Places. The plan calls for studying 11 neighborhoods over the next five years for their architectural and historical significance — information necessary to apply for historic recognition.
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S Landfill privatization on radar

LR mayor looks at getting operator for dump to cut costs


Posted: October 29, 2009 3:49 a.m.

Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola wants to see who’s interested in operating the city landfill, saying a private operator could generate more trash, and more income, while saving the city on employee and equipment costs.
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S LR garden brouhaha gums up grant bid


Posted: October 29, 2009 3:34 a.m.

A $27,475 grant request from a community garden group for lawn mowers and a security system nearly stalled a $3.1 million federal grant application that helps pay for community projects and rehab homes in low-income Little Rock neighborhoods.
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S ’10 revenue outlook another LR squeezer


Posted: October 28, 2009 3:14 a.m.

Little Rock city directors expect to make tough decisions in the next two months when it comes to programs and city services after learning Tuesday that they should expect $3.7 million less in revenue in 2010.
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S Children’s library builds foundation on ideas


Posted: October 26, 2009 4:51 a.m.

The tables were vastly different for this age group — no colorful markers or felt twist-ties to build the ideal children’s library, just some questionnaires.
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S OUR TOWN: Little Rock notebook


Posted: October 25, 2009 3:20 a.m.

Board OKs rules on park property Little Rock now has a set of guidelines to follow if it ever divests itself of park property.
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