Week in review

Sat., March 8, 2008

The Spokesman-Review

Fairfield City Council – The town has received a $5,392 grant for bleachers for the skate park and ball park from the Spokane County Capital Park Project program. Council members voted to collaborate with the towns of Tekoa, Waverly, Latah and Rosalia, Wash.,

to purchase a mosquito fogger. Candidates for the town clerk position are being interviewed. (Source: Deputy Town Clerk Donna McLean)

Rockford City Council – Council members discussed amending subdivision regulations. The town is working on a stream bank project. (Source: Town clerk)

Liberty Lake SCOPE – A representative of the Prosecuting Attorney’s office spoke about identity theft. (Source: Rob Hill)

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