By Liz Adkins
InkFreeNews

PIERCETON — Pierceton Town Council opened several bids for improvement projects at Pierceton-Washington Township Park during a Sept. 3 special meeting.

Base bids were for the entirety of the work to be completed, including a concrete basketball court. The bidders also submitted alternate bids for an asphalt basketball court.

Bids were taken under review, with the council to hear a recommendation at a later date.

The bids were as follows:

• Lexlil – $373,000
• Hamilton Hunter Builders – $522,622; alternate bid – $15,758
• R Yoder Construction – $587,430; alternate bid – $15,758
• Almac Sotebeer – $440,609; alternate bid – $44,035

Council also received 22 form letters from residents in opposition of the Third and School Street sidewalk project. The council approved sending a response letter to the residents listed on the letters.

Pierceton Council’s next regular meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9.