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County Administrator discusses 2010 budget
Tuesday the Board of County Commissioners adopted the final fiscal year 2010 budget of $611 million, a $47 million decrease from 2009 and a $122 million decrease since 2007.
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GOP Family Picnic tomorrow
Republican State Committeeman Jon Woodard reminds all Historic City News readers about the GOP Family Picnic tomorrow that is being co-sponsored by the St. Johns County Republican Party and the Republican Club of Greater St. Augustine.
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Guest Column: Mis-Education of Americans
In 1933, the father of African-American history, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, penned a book entitled, “Mis-Education of the Negro”.
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Masters Drive gets new humps
Historic City News cautions readers that if you have to travel Masters Drive, keep an eye on your speed or you and your vehicle will be in for a shock — a jolt from new asphalt speed humps.
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City Commission meets Monday night
At Monday’s meeting, City Commissioners will consider advancing a state grant effort and approving a cost-share agreement with the St. Johns River Water Management district as funding is lined up for the Riberia Street improvement project.
Street closings during Pink up the Pace event
The City of St. Augustine reported to Historic City News that the inaugural run of the “Pink Up The Pace 5K” on Saturday, September 26th, will necessitate the closing of some streets and some intermittent traffic disruptions in the downtown area.
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U.S. Holocaust Museum staff director to speak
Flagler College reported to Historic City News that Victoria Barnett, staff director of Church Relations at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, will speak at Flagler College on Wednesday, September 30th.
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Sanchez says he stuck to his word on fire tax
Historic City News spoke with St. Johns County Commissioner Ron Sanchez after lunch yesterday to discuss his impression of Tuesday night’s budget meeting; specifically about the friction between the county and the firefighters union.
