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Covering the decisions that shape Freeport — city council recaps, zoning changes, public notices, and everything happening at City Hall.
Freeport’s city council voted unanimously Thursday night to ban data centers within city limits, passed new park rules targeting smoking and e-bikes near children’s fields, and approved a change order for the water tower project — all in a packed meeting that touched on issues from saltwater intrusion to Little League scorekeeper platforms.
Hurricane season starts June 1, and Walton County Emergency Management is hosting a preparedness town hall tomorrow night in DeFuniak Springs.
The Freeport Municipal Pool opens Saturday, May 23 with limited hours (9 AM–12 PM) due to lifeguard training.
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Freeport’s city council cleared Walmart construction to begin, discussed e-bike rules, and approved a park vending ordinance at their April 23 meeting. All votes unanimous.
Walmart Clears Technical Review, E-Bike Rules and Park Vending Addressed
Freeport’s city council approved phased Marquis Way construction, directed staff to draft a park-use ordinance, and made mosquito Fly Balls available at City Hall at their March 26 meeting.
Phased Construction for Marquis Way and Private Park Use Regulation
Freeport’s city council approved over $90K in wastewater improvements, funded pedestrian bridge lighting, and set a 60-day sewer connection deadline at their March 10 meeting. All votes passed 5–0.
Sewer Upgrades, Bridge Lighting, and Strict Connection Deadlines
Freeport’s city council approved a $1M-saving sewer redesign, discussed a new north-south traffic corridor, and passed budget adjustments at their February 26 meeting. All items passed unanimously with no public comment.
$1M-Saving Sewer Redesign and New Traffic Corridor Discussions
Freeport’s city council approved a $370K water well contract and Hammock Bay’s 25th anniversary fireworks show at their February 10 meeting. No public comment.
Council Approves $370K Water Well Contract and Hammock Bay Fireworks Show
