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Springfield OKs 2010 budget
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Springfield City Council members unanimously approved a fiscal year 2010 budget at a special called meeting Tuesday, putting into action a nearly $1.5 million plan.

The budget, more than $1,498,000, will go into effect Jan. 1. Among the expenditures are approximately $425,000 for the police department, $412,000 for streets and lanes, $199,000 for administration, more than $168,000 for general government and about $104,000 for the fire department.

There were no public comments at Tuesday’s meeting, nor were there any at a Dec. 22 afternoon public hearing on the proposed budget.
City council members approved keeping the millage rate 4.3 earlier in the month.

Also adopted Tuesday night were the water/sewer fund, sanitation fund and special purpose local option sales tax budgets. The city’s water/sewer fund budget is $1.321 million, the sanitation fund is $156,000 and the SPLOST budget is more than $807,000.

The meeting also was the last for Mayor Barton Alderman, who did not seek re-election. Jeff Northway will take over the office beginning Jan. 1.

Effingham High School Band to Perform at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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Effingham County High School band members are preparing to represent their school and community on a national stage in New York City next March. (Courtesy of Effingham County High School)
The Effingham County High School marching band has been invited to perform in New York City’s historic 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This prestigious opportunity marks the band’s largest performance to date, showcasing their talents on a national stage.
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