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HUNTINGDON — Huntingdon’s town council approved a resolution tentatively approving the awarding of contracts for Sewer System Improvements and any additional funds necessary to complete the 2018 Community Development Block Grant. Bids were originally received May 21 but were over budget and rejected by the council. A mini-rebid was conducted with the rebids being received July 11. Miller Construction was the low bidder with a $291,117. The project engineer recommended awarding the contract to Miller Construction contingent on approval from the State of Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Huntingdon will provide $25,117 in additional cash funds to cover construction costs.
Mayor Dale Kelley and the council awarded the Pinnacle of Excellence award to Huntingdon Middle School Student Keller Smith for his recent participation in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC. He is the youngest to ever receive the award. He is the son of Scott and Shauna Smith.
The council approved a request from Shawn Henslee for the use of Edwards Park ball fields for coed softball league. The request is for use of the park every other Saturday from March 2020 until October 2020. Proceeds from the softball league are going to assist Volunteer Fire Departments in Carroll County.