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Algood Gains Final Easement To Begin Project

Algood has gained the final easement needed to for its $2.1 million sewer and waterline project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the next step is sending paper work needed for the USDA’s approval and then putting the project out to bid. Morrison said it has been a long time coming getting everything together to try and begin work in the ... Read More »

Algood’s First Friday Event Starts This Week

Algood is kicking off its “First Friday’s Algood” event this Friday with a craft show and live music on Main Street. City Administrator Keith Morrison said each month, the city and Red Oak Roasters will bring residents a new community event every first Friday. “Crafter and artists and just an opportunity to stroll the street and get some food,” Morrison ... Read More »

Algood City Officials Get To Work On Liquor Ordinance

Liquor by the drink in Algood should be available by late January. Algood voters approved liquor by the drink Tuesday night. City Administrator Keith Morrison said once the votes are certified the city council will meet to determine zoning and prepare the ordinance. Morrison said the ordinance will set how much of a businesses sales can be from alcohol. “It’s ... Read More »

Algood City Hall Reopens Wednesday, Extends Drive Thru Services

Algood’s City Hall is set to reopen Wednesday with regular business hours after being closed for two weeks for COVID concerns. City Administrator Keith Morrison said online bill paying and new window services have been added to reduce foot traffic in the building. “We are doing conducting more business at the drive thru, which we would not normally do,” Morrison ... Read More »

New Stop Signs Coming to Algood

Two Algood intersections have qualified for stop signs after a traffic study. City Administrator Keith Morrison said 4th and Main Street near city hall will become a three-way stop, and 2nd and Main Street will become a four-way stop. Morrison said 4th and Main is experiencing traffic and timing issues and 2nd and Main has a visibility issue. Morrison said ... Read More »

Algood Ready to Install Equipment at Cinderella Park

Algood has wrapped up the final renovations on the grounds of Cinderella Park and are ready to install equipment. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the drainage box and some tiles had to be rebuilt. Morrison said replacing old equipment and cleaning up existing parts of the park is a big part revitalizing downtown. “Citizens deserve somewhere good for their kids ... Read More »

More Work Planned for Algood Farmer’s Market

Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said things are up and running and details are being finalized on the farmer’s market. Morrison said it’s being used heavily everyday despite multiple parts of the market needing to be finished. Morrison said the bathrooms, electrical and lighting still need to be finished but it isn’t slowing down the market’s usage. “I think it’s ... Read More »

City of Algood Looking To Reduce Traffic And Improve Safety

The city of Algood will conduct a traffic study to help relieve traffic. The city will consult a traffic engineer to review 4th Avenue and Main Street and 2nd Avenue and Main Street. City Administrator Keith Morrison said increased traffic has caused both intersections to become less safe. “They will go through a process to study the intersection and look ... Read More »

Future Algood Park Moving To Phase One

The city of Algood is moving forward with the first phase for its future 21 acre park. The city council approved a design contract to begin planning in Tuesday’s meeting. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the first phase includes a parking lot, bathroom, walking trail and playground. “I think it is important for the community to see something on the ... Read More »

Algood Approves Green Mtn Water Project

Algood City Council unanimously approved an agreement to provide water to residents of the Green Mountain region. “The folks needed water and one of the county’s objectives was to look at areas that weren’t being served by clean drinking water,” City Administrator Keith Morrison said. “This was one of those areas. We worked out this opportunity with the county to ... Read More »