Hampton community leaders discussed how to divvy up infrastructure and development costs related to a proposed subdivision on the west side of town Monday, a strategy that will include consideration of implementing a new community sales tax.

With B Street in the foreground and Highway 34 in the background, this photo shows a parcel of land on the west edge of Hampton that is planned for future housing/commercial development.

A demolition crew cleared this lot, then tore down the building pictured next to it, making way for a new bar and grill expected to open on Main Street in Phillips by next spring.

Kelsey Bergen reviewed a busy year of economic development activity last week while thanking city leaders for their help in forging a growing partnership with the Aurora Development Corporation.

Construction crews were busy Friday putting down forms to pour the first basement in 14 homes expected to be built this year in a new housing subdivision on the east side of Phillips. Rising lumber costs increased the target price from $217,000 to $259,000.

Aurora and Hamilton County received good news this week in the form of a $1 million grant which local leaders say could have an impact on addressing the community’s housing needs for years to come.