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Boone Lake Skimmer Boat

With water levels rising adding debris to the water the Kingsport Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved funding for a new skimmer boat after the Boone Lake Association requested over $30,000 at their meeting this week. The board voted 5-2 to pass the measure.Vice Mayor Colette George and Alderman Betsy Cooper voted against the funding. The water level in Boone Lake had been down below normal levels over the last seven years while crews repaired the Boone Dam. Apparently the debris showing up is causing a hazrd to boaters and swimmers.

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