Hampton staff updates council on projects

An update on various city services was given to the Hampton City Council at its Feb. 9 regular meeting:

According to a city official, first-quarter revenues of about $586,000 included approximately $200,000 in CARES Act funds.
Issues with a number of recycling customers have been addressed, and there is now a dropbox on the city website for citizens to submit video recordings of poor sanitation service.
State funds will be used to improve Central Avenue from West Main Street to the main entrance of McBrayer Park.
The first phase of the East Hampton Park should be done by mid-March and the city has been approved for a $150,000 grant for the second phase.

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