By TC Weekly News Staff · Friday Edition, October 30, 2026 · 6 min read
A multi-year proposal presented this week outlines new storefront grants, wider sidewalks, and expanded parking to bring more shoppers and events back to the heart of town. Residents can weigh in at an upcoming public hearing before the council’s final vote.
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