The Louisville Town Council voted 5-1 on Tuesday night to purchase a portion of land, an old train caboose and a boxcar at that corner for about $400,000, citing the site’s location and potential to serve as a “gateway” to the community.
The decision came amid divided resident opinion, with some raising concerns about the price and public engagement process, while others supported preserving the railcars as part of Louisville’s history.
Councilmembers Caleb Dickinson, Deborah Fahey and Judi Kern voted in favor, along with Mayor Chris Leh and Mayor Pro Tem Barbara Hamlington. Councilmember Josh Cooperman voted against the purchase. Councilmember Dietrich Hoefner was absent from the vote…