Downtown Construction
Weekly Update - July 2, 2008

CONSTRUCTION NEWS:

• Cincinnati Bell has completed removing their remaining poles.
• Mainline has returned to complete the remaining sidewalk, curb, and paver areas.
• Mainline has resumed work on punchlist items.
• Final asphalt paving for Mason-Montgomery Road is tentatively scheduled to begin July 14. Paving of Main Street will follow.
• Temporary striping was placed this week. It matches the expected final striping plan that will be put down after the final paving.

NOTES OF INTEREST:

• This Friday, July 4th, will mark the 232nd birthday celebration of the United States of America. Earlier this year, Warren County and Mason both celebrated birthdays in the month of June. The original city property was purchased by William Mason in 1803. He platted 16 lots on this land and named it Palmira in 1815. The name was changed to Mason in 1835. The town of Mason was officially incorporated to become a city in 1970.
• Mason celebrates the country’s founding on July 3 at Red, Rhythm & Boom! Event activities begin at 5:30 p.m. at Corwin M. Nixon Park and end with fireworks at 10:30. For information, call 513-229-8502 or visit www.imaginemason.org.

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