Marion's puzzler: Preserve or pave over brick streets

Marion is working to identify which of its brick streets should be preserved for the long term as city officials consider how best to maintain historic roadways and plan for future repairs. Efforts have been under discussion since September, when city administrator Brian Wells began seeking recommendations and public input on which streets residents would like to see remain brick rather than eventually be converted to asphalt or another surface. Wells has received some feedback through an online post, but responses have slowed in recent weeks. He also has considered using TextMyGov, the city’s new cell phone text messaging service, to send notifications and updates to residents as well as seek additional input. [THIS IS ONLY PART OF THE STORY. FULL STORY at http://marionrecord.com]

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