Volume IV
It’s hard to believe it’s that time of year. Even as we continue to experience COVID cases, our community is working hard to prosper during this chaotic time. Many of our businesses are doing great, working on diversifying, and being innovative. The one issue that continues to be brought up is the lack of workforce. Research has shown that the lack of affordable housing is a major obstacle. This is nothing new to those of us here in the Village. Conversations are ongoing about the low volume of real estate and the high prices. The Village is once again working with a qualified grantee on a new development, and you will be hearing a lot more about this in the coming months. My hope is that we all take a hard look at this development, learn about it, and give input so that we can all support this initiative. It is important to the businesses and to our entire community. We need our restaurants, retail establishments, police department, fire department, hospital, and our schools fully staffed.
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December 2021
Mayor Lynn Crawford
During this next month, let’s try to focus on the good things in life like helping others and being positive. It is obvious that we are all a little fatigued and tired of all the negativity we hear about these days. We know that attitude can set the tone for the day, so let’s make sure it is a good attitude. See the positives of our beautiful community and the people in it. I know that things have been changing - sidewalks are being replaced, roads and water leaks are being repaired. The sewer line repair is being done, easements are being purchased, and the design on six new bridges is in the works along with many other projects. Although we have had a few setbacks with the Town and Country subdivision project, it is now coming along nicely. I would like to thank the folks in that neighborhood for their patience. The Cree Meadows Drive Trail is close to completion and will tie into the Links Trail around the Golf Course which is slated to be resurfaced in the spring. These trails are used by many of our citizens and visitors alike and are a safe place for kids to ride their bikes and seniors to walk their dogs. We are also currently holding public meetings on the White Mountain Sports Complex, so please attend these meetings and give us your input and stay up to date on what is going on as you see it happening. We will continue to inform ourselves and you about the latest updates from the State and Federal governments on grants and monies available taking advantage whenever possible. A great way to stay in the know is by tuning-in to 1490 AM – The Mountain which is the Village-owned radio station. We start every week with Mondays with the Mayor from 8:00-10:00 AM where we answer texts and call-ins to the show as we discuss various projects going on throughout the community. Remember that this is your community, so make sure you know what is going on and why. Finally, enjoy the holiday season and think of all the wonderful things we have in this community, and know that together we can do even better. Remember to be patient, be positive and be proactive with kindness. We all want fairness, and it starts with us. 1