Commissioner Gupton leaves R’boro board

Mark Gupton receives a token of appreciation from Mayor Alice Butler upon announcing his resignation from the Board of Commissioners. A.Goodman | Sampson Independent

ROSEBORO — Tuesday night’s meeting of the Roseboro Board of Commissioners reflected a town steadily moving forward, marked by infrastructure progress, new funding victories, and heartfelt gratitude for a commissioner’s years of service.

Mayor Alice Butler presided over the meeting, which included updates on major projects, the announcement of an additional $1 million grant for water system upgrades, and the formal recognition of Commissioner Mark Gupton, who officially stepped down from his position.

Mayor Butler began the evening with a rundown of the town’s finances, reporting that property tax bills went out on Sept. 22, totaling $551,650, a roughly $10,000 increase from last year, reflecting rising property values across town…

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