Spartan Newsroom (https://news.jrn.msu.edu/author/frinkshe/)
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, city departments, restaurants, schools, businesses and families are spending more money on personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies and technology.
The Williamston Theatre will remain closed under the current COVID-19 safety guidelines that only allow 50% capacity, because the staff has to sell enough tickets to meet financial projections.
The 60 members of the Williamston Red Cedar Garden Club voted unanimously in early March to transfer the money the club raised for a new gazebo in Old Mill Park to the Public Spaces Community Places grant that would double their $10,000 contribution.
The city of Williamston had a third water main break, and a gas main break in late February; showing signs of aging infrastructure.
Williamston Community Schools are taking the next step to transitioning students back to in-person after meeting virtually for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jim Wolf became the new chief of police for the city of Williamston in early February.
“This is a great community,” Wolf said. “It really warms my heart to see that this is the kind of community I thought it was and still is. The people here are good people who care about others.”