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SPRINGDALE -- The City Council working as a Committee of the Whole on Tuesday passed on for vote an additional $1.5 million for construction of its new municipal campus.

The council will vote on two measures during its meeting Feb. 9.

The council supported the addition of a community room to the south side of the building for $503,089. They also accepted change orders made during construction to support technology needed by the Police Department but balked at paying additional costs to the architect and contractor, who cited delays because of weather and the covid-19 pandemic.

The money will come from the general fund on the 2022 budget, said Mayor Doug Sprouse.

Springdale voters in 2018 approved a $200 million bond project including $42 million for a new city administration building. The campus is being built in two stages. The north side of the building, currently under construction as Phase 1, includes the Police Department and district court and offices. Phase 2 will include offices for staff of city departments and a new council chambers on the south end.

Contingencies for delays were included in the contracts for both the architect and the contractor, but the project has exceeded the time allowed for delays.

The original contract listed 780 days for construction, but the contractors asked for 287 more.

"That's a nine-month delay," said council member Brian Powell.

Roy Decker of Duvall Decker Architects asked for $317,214 in an extension of the architect's contract. He said the architecture firm stays on the project through construction in case problems or changes arise need redesign and engineering.

Sprouse said the architect's contracted costs were paid by a design grant from the Walton Family Foundation.

The contract with Milestone Construction also will increase, not including the cost of the community room.

The construction budget still includes $552,581. Additional money of $222,463 will come from the general fund in the 2022 budget, as will the community room, Sprouse said.

Colby Fulfer, assistant to the mayor, told the council the undesignated money for such projects sits at $12.2 million.

"That's what that money is there for, to return services to the citizens," Sprouse said.

The pandemic caused delays as various subcontractors would have to quarantine entire crews when one worker tested positive, said Wyman Morgan, the city's director of administration and finance.

Most days, about 100 people worked on the construction of the building, but some days, only 25 were there, Morgan said.

"We also had an unusual disruption of the supply chain," Roy Decker of Duvall Decker architects told the council.

He said the factory producing the concrete panels making up the outer walls was closed for a time during the pandemic. The panels were six months late, he said.

"But construction can't finish on the interior without the exterior being up," Decker continued.

Greg Ferus of Milestone Construction said the project also faced 80 days of inclement weather, especially at the beginning of the project as dirt work for the site began.

The city also requested several changes in the building design and engineering as construction moved forward, Decker said.

"When is the bleeding going to stop? We're not even to Phase 2," asked Randall Harriman.

Decker said he foresees no other delays or cost overages. "We're 65% complete, and this end of the building will be easier. This end's an office building."

Laurinda Joenks can be reached by email at ljoenks@nwadg.com or on Twitter @NWALaurinda.

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the fifth round of awards from the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, which will provide $30 million annually to fund support services and operating costs for at least 1,200 units of supportive housing for homeless persons with special needs, conditions or other challenges. The 179 conditional awards will help 104 community providers create housing opportunities in 41 counties across New York. The conditionalawardsprovideserviceand operating fundingforpermanentsupportive housing units. The awards will allow applicants to secure separate capital funding to finance the development and construction of their housing projects. The conditional awards can be found listed by region and countyhere.

"All New Yorkers, especially our state's most vulnerable, should have access to the services they need in the communities of their choice, and the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative delivers on that commitment during a time when they need more support than ever,"Governor Cuomo said."Through these five rounds of awards, we're providing New Yorkers with a range of specialized housing optionsand support services, while helping community organizations finance construction, operate buildings and provide those critical services throughout the state."

The awards announced today will be used to provide rental assistance and services to eligible target populations to ensure their housing stability. ESSHI has provided for the construction of more than 5,000 units of supportive housing for vulnerable populations, including veterans, victims of domestic violence, frail or disabled senior citizens, young adults with histories of incarceration, homelessness or foster care, chronically homeless individuals and families, as well as individuals with health, mental health and/or substance use disorders.

In total, New York has financed the new construction and preservation of more than 7,000 units of supportive housing, putting the State well on its way to meeting the Governor's goal of creating or preserving 20,000 units of supportive housing over 15 years. The Executive Budget includes $250 million in additional capital funding to help meet that goal.

The conditional awards follow the Governor's 2021 State of the State proposal to create new supportive housing by allowing commercial property owners to convert underutilized office buildings and hotels in New York to residential use, includingaffordable and supportive housing. Governor Cuomo also demonstrated his commitment to supportive housing in his 2021-22 Executive Budget proposal, which continues his $20 billion, comprehensive five-year investment in affordable and supportive housing and services to provide New Yorkers with safe and secure homes.

Although the New York State Office of Mental Health serves as the lead procurement agency for ESSHI, the program is a multi-agency effort, with a workgroup that includes representatives from the Department of Health, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, the Office of Children and Family Services, the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

New York State is a national leader in the development and ongoing support of housing for families and individuals living with mental illness and other special needs. Supportive housing has been shown to provide stability, safety and the opportunity for individuals and families to live in their own homes and communities as they make their way on the road to recovery. Housing with support services also reduces the need for costly emergency department visits and inpatient hospital stays.

Office of Mental Health CommissionerDr. Ann Sullivansaid,"The Governor's ESSHI program has provided stable housing and supportive services to thousands of people and families, allowing them to live successfully in their own homes. Supportive housing enables many individuals living with mental illness to have full and productive lives while receiving the services they need. ESSHI has been a great success, and I'm proud of the role OMH has played to further its goals."

Homes and Community Renewal CommissionerRuthAnneVisnauskas said, "This $30 million in ESSHI awards is another leap forward in Governor Cuomo's unwavering commitment to ending homelessness and housing insecurity in New York State. With supportive services, we can help New Yorkers achieve stability, improve health outcomes and regain their independence in a nurturing and affordable living environment. The latest round of awards will support 104 organizations and create at least 1,200 supportive homes across every region of the state. By caring for our most vulnerable, we are building stronger and more equitable communities for all."

Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker said,"Without first securing stable housing, it is nearly impossible for New Yorkers to address other conditions that threaten their health and well-being. Governor Cuomo's Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative is improving public health for all New Yorkers by expanding affordable and supportive housing to help people live in their own homes and communities while making their way toward recovery."

Office of Children and Family Services CommissionerSheila J. Poole said,"Stable housing is foundational to young adults' success, whether they are aging out of the foster care system, previously homeless or returning to the community following a juvenile justice placement. At home, they can pursue education, employment or a vocational opportunity that will lead them to further accomplishments and maintain their place in their community. I commend Governor Cuomo for his commitment to continued support for these vulnerable New Yorkers as they attain thestabilitythey need to focus on building successful futures."

Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance CommissionerMike Hein said,"Supportive housing is the most effective tool we have in addressing homelessness as it provides not just a place to live, but access to support services that can help New Yorkers address the issues that may have contributed to them experiencing homelessness in the first place. OTDA is proud to play a critical role in the success of this initiative, which is making a real difference in the lives of some of our most vulnerable residents."

Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence Executive DirectorKelli Owenssaid, "Safe, affordable housing is too often the reason DV survivors and their families can't escape abusive relationships. ESSHI's announcement of building even more pathways to safe, stable housing for some of our most vulnerable community members couldn't be more timely or important, especially as the need for a safe home is heightened during the pandemic. We value our partnership with ESSHI in this critical work and thank them for their leadership in expanding affordable, permanent housing throughout NYS."

Office for PeopleWithDevelopmental Disabilities CommissionerTheodore Kastner, MD, MS,said,"OPWDD strives to help New Yorkers with developmental disabilities achieve independence so that they may live and thrive in their communities of choice. Affordable, supportive housing provided through the Governor's Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative provides the foundation for integrated, community living and opens up a world of possibility for people with developmental disabilities who want to live independently and take part in their community while receiving the right supports."

Senator SamraBrouk, Chair of the Senate Committee on Mental Health, said,"Providing homes for more New Yorkers addressing mental health difficulties will help save lives. I am glad to see this investment being made, and I will work with my colleagues in government to ensure our state provides high quality services and support to those battling mental health disorders and issues."

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Weiss/Manfredi has broken ground on a new chancery building for the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India. The long-term project will also include a new office building, a support annex, and a unifying landscape that will provide a secure campus.

A tree-lined promenade will link all the new and existing buildings on the campus, connect functional zones, and introduce reciprocal relationships between buildings and gardens. A series of cast stone screens, canopies, reflecting pools, and garden walls will introduce a resilient, integrated design language.

Our goal is to create an open, unified campus that is safe and secure, said architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi, in a release. To do that, we drew upon traditional Indian garden elements such as walls, screens, moats, and reflecting pools that provide not only a level of security, but also a connection to the great legacy of Indian architecture. The new embassy buildings and gardens reference Edward Durell Stones historic chancery, introduce a resilient design language and transform the campus to meet the needs of twenty-first century diplomacy.

Weiss/Manfredi Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism was selected as the design architect by the U.S. Department of States Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations in 2015. The completion of the entire campus is expected in fall 2027.

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BOSTON JLL Capital Markets announced that it has arranged construction financing for two projects in the Union Square neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts. JLL did not disclose the amount of financing.

Sitting adjacent to the new MBTA Union Square Green Line station, the approximately 194,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art life sciences and lab facility and the adjacent 450-unit residential tower and mid-rise building mark the first phase of the Union Square Revitalization (USQ) master plan (www.discoverusq.com), which will eventually deliver nearly 2.4 million square feet of mixed uses to the neighborhood.

JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between affiliates of Magellan Development Group, RAS Development, Cypress Equity Investments and USAA Real Estate, to secure the development financing, being provided by Bank OZK, for both projects.

Bank OZK is delighted to provide senior-secured construction financing for the first two projects in the USQ master plan, stated Christopher Lawton, Executive Vice President of Originations at Bank OZKs Real Estate Specialties Group. The development teams vibrant life science and residential project is years in the making and a bold beginning for the Union Square revitalization. This project embodies the high standards we consistently seek in our project financings marquee real estate, strong market fundamentals and top-tier sponsorship.

Sitting less than a mile from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Kendall Square, the epicenters of the life science industry, the projects will benefit significantly from their proximity to the worlds most innovative and recognized technology, biotechnology. The resulting ecosystem provides one of the most sought-after talent and employment bases in the country and supports companies at every stage of growth, from start-up to multinational in scale.

Union Squares revitalization is a key component of the City of Somervilles SomerVision, a plan to make Somerville a regional employment center by creating a 30,000 new high-quality jobs through new commercial development. The addition of the MBTA Green Line to Union Square, one of Somervilles oldest commercial districts and cultural centers in Somerville, will be a catalyst for USQs 2.4 million square feet of new mixed use development, including 1.4 million square feet of new biotech, lab and office, and 1,000 new housing units and retail space. Working together with the city, the borrower was selected as the master developer in 2014 to facilitate the investment and lead the transformation of the neighborhood.

This a tremendous beginning for the revitalization of Union Square A new Class A life sciences building will anchor the neighborhood and create opportunities for the next great concentration of life sciences and technology companies to flourish., said Greg Karczewski, a principal of the borrower venture. New housing, retail opportunities and open spaces next to the new MBTA Station will make this great neighborhood even better.

The JLL Capital Markets team representing the borrower was led by Senior Managing Directors Daniel Kaufman and Frederic Wittmann, and Managing Director Brett Paulsrud.

This marks a major milestone for the neighborhood, said Paulsrud. A significant amount of effort and perseverance have gone in to creating a plan and design that has remained thoughtful of the urban fabric and character that Union Square has always represented for the City. It is great to see it all come together, and will be exciting to watch this best-in-class development team execute its plan.

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Equities research analysts at Northcoast Research began coverage on shares of JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD) in a report issued on Tuesday, The Fly reports. The brokerage set a "buy" rating on the stock.

JELD has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Zacks Investment Research cut shares of JELD-WEN from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 14th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of JELD-WEN from $30.00 to $32.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, November 4th. B. Riley restated a "neutral" rating and issued a $25.00 price objective (up previously from $20.00) on shares of JELD-WEN in a report on Wednesday, November 4th. Credit Suisse Group raised their price objective on JELD-WEN from $18.00 to $19.00 and gave the company an "underperform" rating in a report on Wednesday, November 4th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada raised their price objective on JELD-WEN from $20.00 to $23.00 in a report on Wednesday, November 4th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, seven have issued a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company's stock. The stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $21.29.

Shares of NYSE JELD opened at $27.11 on Tuesday. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $26.05 and its 200-day simple moving average is $23.41. JELD-WEN has a 12 month low of $6.06 and a 12 month high of $30.08. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.41, a PEG ratio of 0.81 and a beta of 2.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.90, a current ratio of 1.93 and a quick ratio of 1.36.

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JELD-WEN (NYSE:JELD) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 3rd. The company reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.44 by $0.08. JELD-WEN had a net margin of 1.35% and a return on equity of 16.72%. The firm had revenue of $1.11 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.09 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.26 EPS. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 1.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts anticipate that JELD-WEN will post 1.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. FMR LLC increased its position in shares of JELD-WEN by 103.6% during the 2nd quarter. FMR LLC now owns 7,129,184 shares of the company's stock worth $114,851,000 after purchasing an additional 3,627,176 shares during the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC increased its position in shares of JELD-WEN by 110.2% during the 3rd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 927,680 shares of the company's stock worth $20,966,000 after purchasing an additional 486,259 shares during the last quarter. AJO LP acquired a new stake in shares of JELD-WEN during the 3rd quarter worth about $5,374,000. RK Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of JELD-WEN during the 3rd quarter worth about $4,728,000. Finally, Mackay Shields LLC increased its position in shares of JELD-WEN by 226.4% during the 3rd quarter. Mackay Shields LLC now owns 154,400 shares of the company's stock worth $3,490,000 after purchasing an additional 107,100 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 60.86% of the company's stock.

JELD-WEN Company Profile

JELD-WEN Holding, Inc designs, manufactures, and sells doors and windows primarily in North America, Europe, and Australasia. The company offers a line of residential interior and exterior door products, including patio doors, and folding or sliding wall systems; non-residential doors; and wood, vinyl, aluminum, and wood composite windows.

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7 Stocks to Buy For the Current Housing Boom

Its been an uneven economic recovery to date. However, one area that is unquestionably booming is the housing market. But the interesting thing is that it took more than low mortgage rates to convince home buyers to take the plunge.

What it took was a pandemic. Think Im kidding? Look at the Housing Market Index (HMI). In September, the HMI posted a preliminary rating of 83. Thats a historical high. And this marks the fifth consecutive month the HMI has increased.

Simply put, Americans have a renewed interest in spreading out. For some urban apartment dwellers, this means a flight to a place of their own. Some that own homes in more densely populated areas are looking for more wide-open spaces.

And regardless of the outcome of the presidential election, the Federal Reserve has indicated it is in no hurry to raise interest rates. This means that mortgage rates should remain favorable no matter which party occupies the White House.

There are many ways for investors to profit from this housing boom. Homebuilder stocks are a logical choice. But other companies will benefit from the rise in homeownership.

To help you capitalize on this red hot sector, weve put together this special presentation.

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A video has been released showing the moment police officers in west Wales smashed their way through a set of patio doors during a raid.

The raid was carried out over the weekend in the Rhoshill area near Cardigan, near the border between Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire.

Footage shows a number of officers from Dyfed-Powys Police approach the property before one of them smashes through a set of patio doors with a large hammer-like instrument.

Officers then make their way inside and shout: Police, stay where you are.

Dyfed-Powys Police said the raid, carried out on Saturday morning (January 23), represented a positive outcome for the police and the community.

It confirmed that a quantity of herbal cannabis was seized in connection with the raid.

No arrests have been made in connection with the police action.

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Building a new custom house on a large lot can be a great experience, but right now, it can also be challenging to find a lot, find a contractor and hope that the contractor and all his subs can find some time in their schedule to add another project.

This weeks unique property at 739 35 8/10 Road could be a great option for those who want a custom home, great views, and a little piece of land, and who dont have time to wait for their dream home to materialize. Built in 2017, the home has more than 3,900 square feet, with three bedrooms, a spacious home office, great flexible entertaining areas and beautifully modern finishes.

The two-story home has most of the common areas on the main floor, along with the master suite. Theres a great flow to the homes design, with great spaces for entertaining, working or enjoying hobbies. There are windows on every side of the home, with incredible views of nearby Mount Garfield, Grand Mesa, or the surrounding farm area. The home is bright and open.

The formal dining area could also be a great flexible space for those who dont need the designated dining spot, since the kitchen includes a large, informal eating area. A nice coffee bar/butlers pantry and a huge walk-in pantry separate the gourmet kitchen from formal dining area.

The kitchen is a gourmet chefs delight, with oversized an refrigerator/freezer, double wall ovens, a smooth, five-burner cooktop and a large island with lots of workspace and storage, as well as a beverage cooler and a wine rack. Some of the cabinetry has glass doors to show off pretty pieces, and the lighting fixture above the bar area is almost a work of art.

The master suite, which wraps around behind the kitchen, has an enormous window that looks straight out to Mount Garfield, along with a patio door that leads to the back patio. The master bath is enormous, with sinks on separate wall, a makeup counter, a soaker tub, and a huge walk-in shower with four shower heads. The master closet has a built-in dresser, and is about twice the size of a typical master closet. A doorway at the back of the closet leads to a hallway, where the laundry room is right across the hall.

The laundry room has a huge folding countertop and plenty of storage. There are hanging drying racks on one wall, and a large broom closet on the other way. The hallway leads to the the three-car over-sized garage with a dog-washing station, along with a doggie door that leads to an outside play area.

The living room is separated from the kitchen by an open bar area. A custom, see-through fireplace is along an outer wall, and theres plenty of room in the living room for everyone to relax. Theres a one-of-a-kind enclosed patio on the other side of that see-through fireplace. The windows on the patio are like garage-style doors, so they can be closed in the winter and raised in the summer to enjoy the outside air. The home also has a huge office office on the main floor.

A sweeping staircase thats somewhat reminiscent of a grand staircase leads to the two bedrooms, one bath and the family room upstairs. Each of the bedrooms has a walk-in closet, with built-in dressers and shelving.

Outside, the back yard is fenced and landscaped, creating a safe space for children or pets. There are two storage buildings on the property, and it comes with six shares of irrigation water. There is nothing currently planted on the acreage, but there is an irrigation pond; nearby farms have peaches, wine grapes, hops or horses.

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Imagine hosting a Super Bowl viewing party at the Bloomfield Township dream home of Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and family.

That could become a reality for a price as Stafford has placed the home on the market in preparation for leaving the Detroit Lions for another NFL team.

Stafford's lakefront mansion is priced at $6,500,000, and listed by Jeff Barker of Max Broock Realtors.

Situated on a peninsula on all-sports Upper Long Lake, the home features walls of windows with big views of the lake and a large wrap-around infinity pool.

The contemporary-style mansion was designed by Lou Desrosiers of Bloomfield Hills, and built in 1980. It underwent renovations in 2016, according to the listing by Max Broock Realtors.

With a limestone and stucco exterior and granite front porch, the two-story home was constructed with the finest materials available and master craftsmanship.

Designed to entertain guests, the home comes with an indoor half basketball court from the original Pontiac Silverdome Detroit Pistons court.

When summer arrives, the estates entertainment value increases with the use of the pool, outdoor BBQ, patio and decks.

In addition, the home sits on 1.27 acres with 441 feet of lake frontage including a dock and boat launch, plus access to Lower Long Lake and Forest Lake.

Inside, the two-story foyer entrance is impressive with granite flooring carried through to other rooms with an open floor plan.

The main living room includes one of the homes five fireplaces, and a wall of windows with sliding doors leading out to the pool deck.

The gourmet chefs kitchen features Wolf stainless steel appliances, quartzite countertops and two kitchen islands, one with bar seating.

The 7,720 square-foot home features five spacious bedrooms, five full bathrooms and two half baths, including the first-floor owners suite with marble bathroom and adjoining walk-in closets.

The home features many luxury amenities, including a glass-enclosed elevator; a 625 bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar and a sauna and hot/cold plunge baths.

The estates private gated entrance opens on a brick paver driveway. The home comes with a three-car attached, heated garage and walkout lower-level.

Address:1867 Long Pointe Drive, Bloomfield Township

Price:$6,500,000

The dream home is offered for sale by Jeff Barker, Associate Broker, Max Broock Realtors For more information, call (248) 425-6000 or email Jeff@JeffBarkerHomes.com.

View the listing at matrix.realcomponline.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?ID=DE-229693206116#1

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TownHall hits every point on the list for the diner who has adopted or at least hopes to adopt any number of popular diet trends.

The new restaurant, the vision of restaurateur Bobby George, is all about healthy food, in some ways grandiose and other ways subtle.

Health is our thing, general manager Adam Heath said. We opened this place to bring health to the masses.

TownHall, whose flagship store opened eight years ago in the Ohio City neighborhood of Cleveland, opened Jan. 26 at 792 N. High St. in the ground level of the Moxy Columbus Short North, a hotel.

Scratch-cooked meals use 100% GMO- and antibiotic-free ingredients that are mostly organic. All seafood is wild caught, chicken is pasture raised and beef is grass fed.

Anyone with gluten and dairy sensitivities, or hoping to cut down on carbs, can special order, Heath said.

Vegans and vegetarians also have a seat at the table.

We do a lot of familiar food with our healthy twist to it, Heathsaid.

For example, the sweet potato skins, filled with pork and mostly vegetables, are flash-fried in avocado oil.

One of the things for which TownHall is known is bone broth bowls, which feature a build-your-own component. The stocks are either chicken or beef, with a choice of several additions, such as chicken, pork belly, noodles, mushrooms and garlic.

Naturally, with all of the buzz about healthy food and clean ingredients, one might query about the flavor of the dishes.

Were not a bland health-food restaurant, is Heaths response.

The menu is virtually veto-proof, he said.

While there are plenty of plant-based options, the menu also offers a burger, strip steak, fried chicken, salmon and grilled cheese. And there are 30 beers on tap.

The persnickety sourcing extends to the beverages. For example, TownHall serves zero percent toxin coffee, meaning the beans are free of mold and pesticides. The beans are locally roasted, and coffee drinks are prepared at the restaurant. The house signature cup is the big bullet coffee, which has butter from grass-fed cows and high-grade coconut oil whipped in.

The restaurant serves organic cold-pressed juices, superfood smoothies and shakes. TownHall uses fresh-squeezed juices and sugar-free syrups for its cocktails.

There are 15 American craft beers on tap,mostly from Ohio.

The menu is reasonably priced, with most items costing between $10 and $15, with dinner entrees starting at $22.

Make no mistake, TownHall is far from a sterile environment.

Theres live greenery attached to the walls, a stylized fireplace and garage doors that open to a patio that fronts North High Street.

The spacious interior, which seats 200, offers wooden fixtures from ceiling to floor, from thick butcher-block tables to the bar counter.

Our favorite term is log cabin, Heath said.

Hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily, with brunchfrom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call 614-639-8600.

Tim Hortons has opened three new central Ohio locations.

The latest places to pick up nitro coffee, Timbits and breakfastsandwiches are located at 9007 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center; 3711 Fishinger Blvd.,Hilliard area; and 1135 Dublin Road, near Grandview Heights.

Once reviled by school-aged children everywhere, cauliflower is now the trendiest vegetable out there, possibly bumping kale from its pious throne.

Locally based Donatos claims to be the first national pizza chain to offer cauliflower wings.

In addition to conventional chicken and boneless wings, the veggie-based version uses cauliflower florets, which are oven roasted and served with a choice of four dry rubs or three sauces.

Meanwhile, Donatos already features a cauliflower pizza crust.

Josies Pizza, 952 W. Broad St., has closed after more than 60 years in business.

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ROMSEY could see more residents flocking to the town after it was revealed more searchers are looking to rent in the area.

According to property site Rightmove, week-on-week searches for renting in Romsey increased by 24 per cent from January 18 to January 24 compared to January 11 to January 17.

The average asking rent in Romsey is 906 - up by 2.8 on last year, a Rightmove spokesperson confirmed.

Director of estate agent Winkworth, Claire Wells, believes the reason behind the increase is more city dwellers want to "try before they buy" in this "well-connected location", with some wanting to leave the city life behind.

She said: "During the first few weeks of 2021, we have seen a big increase in rental enquiries about detached properties with garden space in well-connected locations and Romsey is meeting all of the criteria.

"City dwellers, specifically Londoners, want to try before they buy and divide their working week between home and office.

"When life starts to return to normal, some are retaining their London homes and renting them out, and others are on the market and simply want to leave city life behind."

She added: "Lockdown has certainly made many people reassess what is important to them, whether that is a desire to continue working from home, finding the living space to do so, good local schools plus wanting a bigger garden for their children to play in and renting in Romsey and surrounding villages seems to be a very popular choice."

Here are some properties that may catch tenants' eyes on Rightmove.

Three-bed semi-detached house just two miles from the town centre - 1,500 pcm

This property is part of the new Luzborough Green development, with the deposit costing 1,731.

There is an entrance hall, cloakroom, kitchen/dining room all with built-in appliances and patio doors leading to the garden, along with a spacious sitting room with patio doors to garden.

On the first floor, there is a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The property boasts an enclosed garden, parking and garage.

It is available from February 2021 for a six month let only.

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The property that is part of the new Luzborough Green development. Credit: Rightmove

Three-bed apartment in The Horsefair - 1,295 pcm

The deposit for this "spacious well-presented" three-bedroom penthouse apartment costs 1,494 and is located in the heart of Romsey town centre, according to Rightmove's site.

It has a communal entrance hall, a large lounge/dining room, kitchen, utility room, two good size double bedrooms with en-suite and dressing room areas, as well as one single bedroom.

Tenants can also enjoy a cloakroom, communal gardens, off-road parking for two cars, double glazing and gas central heating.

The let type is long term and is available now.

View the property here.

The Horsefair in Romsey. Credit: Rightmove

Rightmove's top 10 locations for biggest weekly % increases in rental searches:

Downham Market, Norfolk - 32%

Ormskirk, Lancashire - 24%

Romsey, Hampshire - 24%

Hailsham, East Sussex - 24%

Morecambe, Lancashire - 22%

Worksop, Nottinghamshire - 22%

Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire - 21%

New Milton, Hampshire - 19%

Ayr, Ayrshire - 19%

Shipley, West Yorkshire - 18%

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