Meridian City Council approved annexing 70 acres of farmland for a major residential and commercial development despite vague plans, with members swayed by concerns that a Star-area sewer district could otherwise serve the territory. The 5-1 vote reflected fears of losing influence over what one official called “the last great frontier” of Meridian.
FULL STORY: Developers wanted in; utilities lagged. Meridian feared losing something bigger
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