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July 19, 2005

Melton backs off vow to close apartments

Melton backs off vow to close apartments Backing off his threat to close the dilapidated Jackson Apartments, Mayor Frank Melton told residents Monday he wants their help in fixing the problems. In an impromptu meeting, Melton told some residents of the Maple Street complex to meet, identify what they want, then get back with him.…
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July 18, 2005

Mayor Threatens to Close Apt. Complex

Mayor Threatens to Close Apt. Complex Mayor Frank Melton says he will begin the process of shutting down the Jackson Apartments on Monday. This is one of his first moves in cleaning up Jackson. Trash litters the grounds of the Jackson Apartments. Burned out, vacant units, left to decay for years, surround dozens of children…