Council approves events display sign

HURLEY — The Hurley City Council on Tuesday agreed the Hurley Area Chamber of Commerce can place an events message sign at the downtown trailhead for the snowmobile-all-terrain vehicle trail.

Rita Franzoi, representing the chamber, said it will be a one-sided message center similar to the one in the town of Mercer.

Council members noted in addition to the many events sponsored by the chamber, city happenings may be posted on the sign board.

Franzoi indicated the cost of electricity, at $146 a year, won’t be excessive.

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