Tag Archives: Byrdstown

The town of Byrdstown will place a $100 fee to use its Main Street pavilion for profit. Mayor Sam Gibson said events, such as yard sales, fall under the new requirement. “It is available for people to use,” Gibson said. “We want to be clear that it is not for personal gain. We want organizations and churches and people to ... Read More »

The town of Byrdstown has seen a spike in missing or damaged road or street signs. The town has replaced about 15 signs already with about 10 more to go. Mayor Sam Gibson said removing or damaging the signs can become a safety concern for residents. “What I am trying to do is make people aware of the danger of ... Read More »

The Algood City Council will consider the project to expand water lines to the Green Mountain area Tuesday night. The project received approval from the Putnam County Commissioners last week. The two will share costs on the project which will assist residents who do not have safe drinking water. Algood will operate the system as part of its water system. ... Read More »

The town of Byrdstown purchased a new 2020 service truck and mini excavator to increase efficiency between service calls. Mayor Sam Gibson said before the purchase, crews would travel all day in a backhoe across Pickett County just to fix one water leak. Now, the new truck will pull the excavator to each work site. “It is so much easier ... Read More »

The Byrdstown City Council wants to encourage citizens to wear masks so they are exploring ideas to purchase customized cloth masks for residents. Mayor Sam Gibson said if the price is right, the town will consider the purchase. “If we can get a little bit of help on purchasing the mask, and I know the logo on the mask will ... Read More »

The town of Byrdstown will replace water lines for the Eagle Cove and Star Point areas. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said about 800 homes will benefit from the increased water capacity and pressure. “That is where we usually have the most influx in new home owners and meter being added to our line,” Gibson said. “We have a lot of ... Read More »

Byrdstown wants to reduce the speed limit for the portion of Highway 111 running through the town. Mayor Sam Gibson said T-DOT originally denied the town’s request to change the speed limit citing a lack of data. Now, the town will conduct a corridor study on the state route for T-DOT to review. “The town of Byrdstown is really concerned ... Read More »