Margaret Mellott
Reporter, Johnson County PostMargaret Mellott is a freelancer covering Gardner, De Soto, Spring Hill and Edgerton for the Johnson County Post. A Mill Valley High graduate, she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with a minor in journalism at Emporia State University. She previously worked in central New York covering health and local politics.
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Construction began in April as Beale Infrastructure expanded its project scope to include four buildings and nearly 2.9 million square feet. One resident called it "a breach of understanding with this community."
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Gardner city officials said Beale Infrastructure withdrew its proposal this week after being told the city would not provide any public incentives for it. More than 100 residents attended a city council meeting Monday about the plan.