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New Boston city leaders approve measure to honor longtime mayor Johnny Branson

New Boston city leaders approve measure to honor longtime mayor Johnny Branson

A stretch of New Boston highway will memorialize mayor Johnny Branson, the city limits will be extended and the announcement of a new code enforcement officer were among the agenda items at the regular meeting of the New Boston City Council.

The council met Tuesday, June 20.

A portion of US Hwy 82 that runs from North Elm to the western city limits will be renamed the Johnny Branson Memorial Highway.

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