Bountiful is looking to demolish a historic schoolhouse to make room for new development, but residents are fighting to keep the landmark standing. It’s a classic tug-of-war between modernizing the city and holding onto its local history.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
The city has allocated between $10,000 and $15,000 for event-related costs.
Bountiful residents who can participate in local community and patriotic events.
Local residents who value the town's history and unique aesthetic will lose a piece of their community identity.
Bountiful is hosting a variety of events to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday. The city is asking residents to help spread the word on social media to boost attendance.
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