FRANKSTON Council has agreed to sell land it owns in Carrum Downs to help the state government complete the duplication of Lathams Road. Council has agreed to sell 135 square metres of land to the Department of Transport for $35,500. Council estimates that the narrow pieces of land have not been used since at least 1999. The report on the sale prepared by council officers read that the land is zoned industrial. “In this case the land proposed for sale was initially set aside for narrowly designed purposes as either a tree or a plantation reserve. Both types of reserve…
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FRANKSTON Council is not stopping its weekly rubbish bin collection yet. Knox Council caused a stir last week when it announced that it would only pick up rubbish bins fortnightly from mid-next year. It will pick up a food and garden waste bin weekly instead. The Times asked Frankston Council if it planned to change its bin collection strategy too. In a statement, the mayor Nathan Conroy said that the weekly bin collections remain unchanged “at this stage”. “Any changes to the household kerbside collection services will involve engagement with the community as part of the development of our waste…
A SERIES of abstract artworks exploring the emotions of human faces is on display in Frankston. Faces, an exhibition by Cameron Howe, is now on display at Frankston Arts Centre’s Atrium Gallery. Howe says the abstract artworks highlight “spontaneity of thought and feeling”. “Detail is dotted, paint is scored and cut to create depth and texture, which collectively creates a distinctively original, bold and often vibrant aesthetic. Acrylic paint is layered, often cut back with an iPod, ruler or pen, creating texture then reapplied and the process repeated,” Howe said. The exhibition features 11 pieces. Howe says that his previous…
THE mayor’s annual reading challenge is underway. The reading challenge, for children aged up to five, was launched at an event at Frankston Library last month. Young children in attendance could get their faces painted and were read to. This year kids have been challenged to read 60 books in 31 days. Those who complete the challenge will receive a free book and be in the running to receive more prizes. The mayor’s reading challenge runs throughout August. To take part pick up a reading diary from Frankston, Seaford or Carrum Downs libraries. First published in the Frankston Times –…
A POLICE officer was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a driver allegedly dragged him along the ground while fleeing in a car in Frankston last week. Police say they saw an allegedly stolen car parked on Schooner Bay Drive at around 4am on 27 July. A police officer opened the door and attempted to remove the man in the car but was hurt when the driver allegedly reversed quickly then fled. The police officer was taken to hospital to treat minor injuries. The driver is still wanted by police. They allege the car involved in the incident was…