City News

 After roughly seven years of work, Pewee Valley’s Central Park officially opened Sunday with a concert and dedication.

The park, located behind Pewee Valley City Hall, features a walking path, gazebo and mural of an old stone mill, painted by local artist Carol Logan with help from Emily Mintman, a Pewee Valley resident.

Sunday’s dedication included music from local band Whiskey Bent Valley, as well as brief remarks from Mayor Bob Rogers.

Local artists Carole Logan and Emily Mintman have just completed the mural of the old stone mill on the back of Pewee Valley Town Hall facing Central Park. The actual stonemill is also on display. The mural, stonemill and newly installed waterfall feature are part of the continuing development and enhancement of Central Park. Pewee Valley resident Paula Kennedy voluntarily coordinates the park development.

In an effort to make the city of La Grange safer and more appealing, the city council adopted a new ordinance regarding abandoned properties.

Any creditor or lender will now be responsible for maintaining the appearance of any abandoned house. If the lender does not want to deal with upkeep they can turn the house over to the city. The new ordinance is designed to create a more complete listing of abandoned properties in La Grange.

This new law can’t be put into effect soon enough for Pat Giles, who lives next to an abandoned house in Washington Manor.

A controversial wage tax for workers in La Grange has been shelved once again.

La Grange City Council members voted 5-3 Monday to postpone a vote on a proposed occupational tax ordinance.

The delay forced council members to rethink the city’s proposed budget for 2013-14. The council rejected it by a 6-2 vote.

The occupational tax had garnered much attention since it was proposed May 6.
More than 100 people showed up for the meeting, most of them outwardly opposed to the tax.