Town bids farewell to retiring clerk

The Odessa Town Council meeting Monday night turned into a festive occasion, as council members quickly dealt with issues on the agenda, then spent the rest of the evening wishing a fond farewell to retiring town clerk Linda Burghard.

Mayor Doug Plinski and the council members also presented Burghard with a parting gift engraved with their thanks and best wishes. Refreshments followed.

Police Dept.

Police Chief Helen Coubra reported that things had been very quiet over the past two weeks, with a small number of calls to assist other agencies.

Public Works

PW Director Rod Webster reported that...