The Trion Town Council met on Thursday of last week and one of the items on the agenda was the purchase of a new commercial mower for the Trion Recreation Department.

The new Hustler Commercial zero-turn mower was purchased from Equipment Outlet.  Also on the agenda last week, the town council heard from Trion Recreation Department Director Chris Mosely about plans for the Rec Center to host outdoor movie nights. The council also set qualifying dates for the town’s upcoming municipal elections.

The offices to be filled are: City Council Seat 4, City Council Seat 5, School Board Seat 4, and School Board Seat 5. Each of the offices have a four (4) year term.

The qualifying dates will be Wednesday, August 23, 2023 through Friday, August 25, 2023 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The office will be closed for qualifying between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. for lunch.

The qualifying fees for Council Seats and School Board Seats are $36.00.