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Mariemont to Turn Ugly Electric Poles into Works of Art
Three possible designs for the electric "totem" poles. If you happen to be a Village resident who uses electricity in your home, you’ve likely noticed a few power outages over the past several months. You can thank Duke Energy and their ominous new utility poles along Murray Ave., Hiawatha Ave., and Rembold St. for those dark and Internetless afternoons. (Apparently, they’re a
necessary evil, but they look just plain evil to us.)
décor—an oh-so-subtle nod to the area’s Native American roots, of course.
In an effort to beautify these transformer-esque eyesores into something more esthetically compliant with our Mayberry-like Village, it’s been decided that the poles be adorned in artistic totem-style
Design ideas have been submitted by three branding firms, and the Village is seeking resident input on which designs to implement. Visit the Mariemont Town Crier Facebook page to cast your vote.