Morris City Council approves contract, mower purchase

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April 14, 2022

By Patrick Ford

The Morris City Council met Monday for their regular session with all members present. Opening the session, citizen Michael Haney was present and expressed concerns of traffic on 2nd and Washington St., and inquired about speed bumps being installed on the street.

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