🌱 Park Improvements Approved + District Of Mayfield Votes Deferred

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Alpharetta-Milton Patch newsletter.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 88 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Alpharetta-Milton:

1. The Alpharetta City Council recently approved a contract for Mid Broadwell Park improvements. Project improvements include connecting the restroom to Fulton County’s sanitary sewer system, adding a gravel drive and parking lot, installing an underdrain system to prepare for a playground area, and adding a sidewalk around the playground that connects to the restroom and parking lot. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. If you were driving in downtown Alpharetta yesterday, you may have run into some traffic. Between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. through Friday, Jun. 9, one northbound lane of State Route 9 between North Broad Street and Church Street will be closed for contractors to perform work on natural gas lines. While the closure is in effect, the traffic signal at State Route 9 and Milton Avenue/Academy Street will be disabled with police officers directing traffic, and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible. (City of Alpharetta News)
3. On Monday, the Milton City Council voted to defer two votes related to the District of Mayfield, a project for an almost 18-acre area around Milton's downtown. Votes were deferred in order to address concerns and iron out any issues before the City Council's meeting on Monday, Jun. 19. (City of Milton News)

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Today in Alpharetta-Milton:

Wednesday, June 7

• Total Fitness At Wills Park Recreation Center (9:30 AM)
• North Point Mall Carnival At North Point Mall (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Until further notice, a section of the Yellow Trail in Birmingham Park will be closed to the public due to a tree falling. If you take the trail, note that you will have to turn around once you reach the area. (City of Milton, Georgia - Government via Facebook)
• Routine maintenance is taking place at Wacky World Playground this week. During this time, some areas may be temporarily closed. (City of Alpharetta Recreation, Parks, Cultural Services via Facebook)
• Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Alpharetta is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Code Enforcement Officer, Deputy Court Clerk, and Human Resources Generalist. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Alpharetta)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.