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Three seats filled in Lawrence City Commission

Three seats filled in Lawrence City Commission

The Lawrence City Commission election was held on Tuesday, and 10 percent of registered voters in Lawrence turned up at the polls to vote. The three open seats were captured by Mike Amyx, Jeremy Farmer and Terry Riordan. Amyx and Farmer cruised to victory with 7,019 votes and 5,271 votes, respectively. They will each serve [...]

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The Lawrence SRS office was in danger of being shut down before the community helped to keep it open. City commissioners voted to help pay to let the office keep its doors open.

Lawrence SRS office remains open

After the SRS office was closed, Lawrence City commissioners voted to pay to keep it open.

Mass. Street Dillons to undergo makeover

The Lawrence City Commission approved the construction plans with a few stipulations Tuesday night.

County employees get added benefits for certain relatives

The City Commission approved the benefits 2-1.

City Commission Recap

Rezoning of the Oread neighborhood, downtown parking and possible demolition of historical buildings were among the topics discussed by city commissioners this week.

Mayor delivers State of the City Address

Before inducting Lawrence’s new mayor, vice mayor and the rest of the five-member city commission, current mayor Mike Amyx delivered the annual State of the City Address.

From left: Lance Johnson, Hugh Carter and Bob Chestnut celebrate Carter’s election at 23rd Street Brewery, 3512 Clinton Parkway. Carter will serve a two-year term.

Lawrence citizens vote to fill three commission spots

Hugh Carter, Mike Dever and Bob Schumm will fill the three vacant spots on the five-member commission.

City commissioners meet to discuss several issues

The Lawrence Community Shelter plans to increase occupancy, and Mass. street will be required to close on April 18 because of the Half Marathon are just two of the issues that were addressed.

Bowersock plant to create green jobs

The Lawrence City Commission voted last week to approve the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for the Bowersock Mills and Power Company’s North Shore hydroelectric plant building project.

KGS tests underground for CO2 storage

CO2 storage may be stored in an underground rock structure called the Arbuckle Group.

Candidates for city commissioner focus on improving Lawrence

Five candidates are running for three positions.

Police officers across the United States use a system of communication called ten-codes. The ten is used to get the officer's attention, and the second number represents the message.

Use of police jargon may subside

Police jargon, or ten-codes may be eliminated because of confusion.

Task force to help Lawrence retail recover

The city’s Retail Task Force shows how to improve local retail business.

New chief of police search involves Lawrence residents

Lawrence residents can meet candidates for new chief of police position at an open house Feb. 10.

City commission changes rules for boarding houses

The city commission approved more parking spaces for boarding houses during Tuesday’s meeting.

City Commission votes to build new shelter

Proposed shelter in southeast Lawrence must pass second vote.