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Enfield: New and Returning Officers Seated, Officer Worlds Resigns

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By Clerk Debbie Stone and Kathy Sands, Editor

The minutes of the April meeting were approved by the current board, after which that meeting was adjourned and the May meeting re-convened to seat the new and returning members of the board following last month's Consolidated election.

Re-elected trustees, one newly elected trustee, and the elected Mayor were seated by Clerk Debbie Stone. Jim Bolin, Terry Harrison and Clinton Willis returned to their seats for four-year terms as trustees. Maurie Black was elected to a two-year unexpired term and Billy Bob Merrick was elected to a two-year unexpired term for trustee. [Read more...]

Nuisance Property Issues Dominate Enfield’s April Board Meeting

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By Clerk Debbie Stone and Editor Kathy Sands

Townspeople appeared at the Enfield Village board on Tuesday night to register complaints about nuisance properties around the town. Some complained of trash blowing from other properties into their yards, a property with the stench of dog feces so bad that neighbors can’t enjoy sitting outside on warm nights, and junkyards forming in people’s front yards as they just piled up stuff. Another complaint was about vermin multiplying at one empty property and then invading others’ properties. Some property owners may receive a visit from the Patrolman Worlds. [Read more...]

Enfield WW2 Soldier Honored by the Netherlands; American Edition of Book Available

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Photo contributed by The Faces of Margraten project

SSgt Doyle C. Miller. a native of Enfield, Ill., was only 24 years old when he was killed during World War II. Miller is buried in the Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial in the small Dutch town of Margraten near Maastricht. Now, almost 80 years after his death, a group of volunteers in the Netherlands has created a memorial book to show appreciation for the sacrifices of soldiers like Miller, whose story is among the 250 that have been included in the book.

The Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial is the final resting place of almost 8,300 American WWII casualties. The names of another 1,722 soldiers are recorded on the Walls of the Missing. The cemetery is of the 26 overseas American cemeteries that are administered by the American Battle Monuments Commission. [Read more...]

New Street Lights for Enfield; Resident Wants Chickens

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By Clerk Debbie Stone and Kathy Sands, Editor

Mayor Maury Black reported to the Enfield Village board last Tuesday that he had looked into the cost of new street lights for a two-block section on Main Street. The needed 12 to 16 lights will cost the Village about $28,000.00 and will produce more light. Mayor Black said he will assist with installation and outlets will be placed at the top for Christmas lights and at the bottom for use by vendors at Mule Days or other events. Money from ARPA funds are available to be used. The board gave the nod to the purchase. [Read more...]

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