The Village of Bluffton took a major step forward to go below ground this month.
Bluffton council has agreed to put into place a Geographic Information System (GIS) created for sewer mapping.
Geographic Information System software is designed to store, retrieve, manage, display, and analyze all types of geographic and spatial data. GIS software enables users to produce maps and other graphic displays of geographic information for analysis and presentation.
The Et Cetera Shop, Inc., which operates the Et Cetera Shop, Book ReViews, and Ten Thousand Villages, today announced the purchase of the Peerless Glove Factory building at 327 N. Main St., Bluffton, according to Arman Habegger chair of the Et Cetera Shop board.
“After some extensive renovation, the Et Cetera Shop retail store will move to the new location that will provide it significantly more space for its operation and may allow for expanded retail offerings,” he said.
AARP volunteers are taking appointments for free income tax assistance this winter at Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, according to Tonya Meyer, center director.
The first day of tax assistance is Thursday, Feb. 1. The assistance will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 12. Assistance takes place at the center, 132 N. Main St., Bluffton, with appointments beginning at 9 a.m. each day.
The 2018 Bluffton Arts & Crafts Festival has an opening for a vendor manager, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.
This year's show is Saturday, May 12, in downtown Bluffton.
"The manager will coordinate setup and teardown on the day of the event, direct vendors to their booths, and serve as a chamber contact person.," said Scott. "The manager will also provide feedback for planning 2018 and future festivals."
The Village of Bluffton is considering a $1.2 million West Elm Street improvement project this year. The price tag is based on a preliminary construction estimate provide by Choice One Engineering.
The project extends from Spring Street to Bentley Road.
