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🌱 What’s next after Bunnell pauses its first stormwater fee plan?

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What's up Bunnell! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next after Bunnell pauses its first stormwater fee plan?
  • How could a 610-acre dump reshape Bunnell's future?
  • Why did Bunnell's city manager back out of a public grilling?

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Breezy with a shower or two, temps: high: 88, low: 74.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bunnell delays consideration of first-ever stormwater utility fee as city weighs how to fix aging infrastructure (clickorlando.com) — Bunnell leaders have delayed a decision on the city's first-ever stormwater utility fee, even as aging pipes from the 1960s contribute to flooding and standing water in local neighborhoods. Officials say they need more time to refine options, leaving residents waiting for clarity on how the city will fund long-overdue stormwater repairs.
   

2. County Joins Mounting Challenges Against Bunnell Board's Approval of 610-Acre Garbage Dump (flaglerlive.com) — Bunnell residents face a pivotal fight over a proposed 610-acre garbage dump off State Road 100, as Flagler County moves toward a possible lawsuit challenging the city's approval. County commissioners, citing secrecy and legal concerns, will first appeal to the Bunnell City Commission, which meets tonight at City Hall and could decide whether the project advances.
   

3. Bunnell City Manager Alvin Jackson Abruptly Cancels Radio Appearance (flaglerlive.com) — Bunnell City Manager Alvin Jackson abruptly canceled a scheduled radio interview where he was expected to address the controversial 610-acre landfill proposal and secretive talks with a fuel depot company. The no-show has fueled more questions about transparency at City Hall, especially after concerns over the leaky new City Hall roof and limited public information on these projects.
   

4. 'Skin and bones': Florida man let horse starve for months, sheriff says (wfla.com) — In Bunnell, deputies say a man was arrested after allegedly allowing a 27-year-old horse in his care to become severely emaciated, prompting an animal-cruelty charge. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office and a concerned resident helped rescue the horse, which has since gained significant weight under the care of local rescue partners.
   

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