NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A project that has closed a portion of a major Hutchinson street is continuing forward.
"The water line near the roundabout on Severance and 23rd is being worked on, said Hutchinson Mayor Greg Fast. "We have hired a contractor to do some of that work. I believe the parts are in. It should be done, I believe by the end of June, and that's what we're telling folks but we hope it'll be sooner than that."
The storm cleanup also still continues in the city, though getting the limbs to the two areas where they are being collected is still the homeowner's responsibility.
"They're still open," Fast said. "You can bring your branches to the east parking lot of the Sports Arena and also down at Carey Park we have a little area there on South Plum. It's an issue. We have to balance the amount of services that we can provide with you know the amount of taxes that folks pay and there are certain expectations. I struggle a little bit with you know do we come pick branches up all over town? Is that something that should be expected of us? I think in this situation we've handled it correctly. I think we've tried to help in in the ways that we can."
The City of Hutchinson in partnership with Reno County Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), will have a clean up day on June 8.
Individuals and groups of volunteers will be needed to help with tree limb and brush removal for homeowners unable to do these tasks.
Please contact The Volunteer Center at (620) 665-4960 or email [email protected] if you would like to volunteer.
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