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News fromOak Ridge North, Shenandoah and The Woodlands
City plans survey to gather resident input on new park types, offers 5 potential locations for facility
Shenandoah to see 1 contested race May 4 SHENANDOAH Following the Feb. 15 deadline to announce candidacy for the upcoming Shenandoah City Council election, four individuals have filed to run for three seats. Incumbent Ted Fletcher and challenger Andrea Konzem will seek Position 2 on the council. Dean Gristy filed to run for Position 3, currently held by Byron Bevers, who did not run for re-elec- tion. Incumbent Charlie Bradt filed unopposed to retain Position 4. Each position is for two years. Early voting begins April 22 and ends April 30.
PARK POSSIBILITIES Shenandoah Public Works Director Joseph Peart detailed locations where potential future parks could be located in the city.
Residents will be able to submit feed- back on whether they would like a com- munity garden, dog park, playground, walking path or wooded picnic area in the proposed areas, city officials said. “I really like the idea of asking the public before we go out and design a bunch of parks,” Council Member Michael McLeod said during the Feb. 13 council meeting. “Let’s ask them what they think they want.” Peart said he was waiting on a confir- mation date for the town hall meeting before he makes the survey. Once a decision is reached, it will be posted online on the city of Shenandoah web- site within one week, he said.
SHENANDOAH Residents in Shenan- doah will be able to provide input on what kind of new park will be coming to the city and where it will be located prior to an upcoming town hall meeting on the topic this spring. The plan, according to Public Works Director Joseph Peart, will be to create an online survey ahead of an upcom- ing town hall meeting in order to get a better understanding of what residents want. As of early March, the meeting date had not yet been set, according to city officials. The survey will allow participants to choose from five places for potential parks.
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Cedarwood Reserve
Rosewood Reserve
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End of Holly Hill
Open space at Shenandoah Park and David Memorial
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Utility overseers to change name to The Woodlands Water Agency THE WOODLANDS The central management agency that oversees the 10 municipal utility districts, or MUDs, in The Woodlands announced Feb. 27 it will change its name from The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency to The Woodlands Water Agency. WJPA General Manager James Stinson said in a news release the agency is calling its campaign “Woodlands Water” and aims to improve communi- cations with the community. The name change has not yet taken effect, a WJPA representative said. The change received support of the 10 MUDs in The Woodlands, and the agency is developing a new logo and marketing campaign through a partnership with The Woodlands-based Hallaron Advertising, according to the news release. In addition to its role overseeing area MUDs, WJPA has been involved with initiatives such as build- ing computer models to determine why flooding occurred in events such as Hurricane Harvey as well as flushing the water systems by opening hydrants.
City official: Oak Ridge North plans to work with residents on right of way for Robinson Road realignment project at Hanna Road
gates as well as questions of driveway and parking space are the main resident concerns, he said. “We’re not opposed to giving them a fair deal on it, but also the city’s not going to help them rede- velop their lot with our money,” Sherwin said. MEETINGS TheWoodlands Township board of directors meets at 6 p.m. March 21. and at 4 p.m. March 27 at 2801 Technology Blvd., The Woodlands. 281-210-3800. www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov Shenandoah City Council meets at 7 p.m. March 13 and 27 at 299551 I-45 N., Shenandoah. 281-298-5522. www.shenandoahtx.us Oak Ridge North City Council meets at 7 p.m. March 11 and 25 at 27424 Robinson Road, Oak Ridge North. 281-292-4648. www.oakridgenorth.com
OAK RIDGE NORTH Joe Sherwin, public works director for Oak Ridge North, said the city is working with residents to clarify what land will be needed for right of way acquisitions on Robinson Road at Hanna Road and how construction will affect their properties. Sherwin said at the Feb. 11 regular City Council meeting that another round of meetings with res- idents would take place that week. A realignment project on Robinson Road is planned to address congestion. “There’s a lot of different right of way acquisi- tions that are taking place, and each property is going to have a different amount of right of way, and a different conundrum associated with each project,” he said. “A lot of it has to do with making sure that they understand what it’s going to be for, and what portion of the right of way is going to be improved.” The presence of trees, mailboxes, fencing and SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2019 at various locations Cleanup: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Celebrate: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food, fun and entertainment at Northshore Park A GREAT AMERICAN CLEAN-UP EVENT Check-in: 8 to 10 a.m. SHOW UP, CLEAN UP, GREEN UP!
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