Like many towns throughout the country, Drexel's water infrastructure is aging. With most of the town's pipes older than 50 years, town leaders now have a 10-year plan to make the system more resilient.

Overall, the proposed budget is a slight 0.2% decrease from the current amended budget. It would provide a 4.5% cost of living adjustment for town employees, with about 37% of the budget, $1.9 million, dedicated to salary and benefits costs.

Overall, the proposed budget is a slight 0.2% decrease from the current amended budget. It would provide a 4.5% cost of living adjustment for town employees, with about 37% of the budget, $1.9 million, dedicated to salary and benefits costs.

Together, the infrastructure planning and industrial site development represent a coordinated effort to position Drexel for long-term economic growth.

Progress at the Drexel industrial site and renovations at the R.O. Huffman Center were the top topics at the town's November meeting.

The ordinance is effective immediately with downtown park signage on the way.

Crews are making progress on the industrial site with stormwater infrastructure.