By Taylor Boyd
Members of the Stuart Town Council said the 20th annual Apple Dumpling Festival was a massive success.
Despite the threat of inclement weather that afternoon, Mayor Ray Weiland said the festival attracted had a great turnout.
As for the star of the show, Weiland said “The apple dumplings were excellent, with the ice cream of course.”
Town Manager Bryce Simmons thanked town employees for helping to set up the event, and the Stuart Fire Department for its support in keeping the pedestrians safe, particularly during road crossings.
“I want to especially thank Billy Gammons and Susan Slate for being there all day, and really for just making my festival experience enjoyable,” he said.
In other matters, the council:
*Discussed presenting a resolution to Eagle Scout members whose projects involved the town. Weiland said he hopes the council can present the resolution in-person to those scouts.
*Discussed the possibility of purchasing a new bucket truck, potentially in conjunction with Patrick County.
*Discussed Spooktacular.
*Paid the bills.
*Approved the meeting minutes as revised.
*Heard an update regarding the town’s wastewater treatment plant.
*Heard Simmons’ monthly report.
*Discussed the need for a Downtown Stuart Historic District marker.
*Scheduled a blight committee meeting for Nov. 17 at 5:30 p.m. before the Town Council meeting.
Council member Erica Cipko was not present at the meeting.
