I've always dreamed of coming to see Punxsutawney Phil. It's in my genes. I have just always wanted to do this.

Basic maintenance and repairs have been made in subsequent decades. But upgrades necessary to keep it in top condition were deferred, in part from a rate freeze that was in effect for years.

We will look at new alternative ways to improve our wastewater system. But nothing has been decided on because we want the public to have a say in what types of upgrades the project should encompass.

[The long-term demographics for housing are encouraging, as well.] The important thing is that the Echo Boomers are coming into home ownership years, ... They will be moving into the market and adding stability.

I'm not a pet, and I don't need anybody's seed.

Those Genes Could Have Been Mine