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Road commission delays action on proposed garage

By TOM STANKARD

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BESSEMER - The Gogebic County Road Commission Board of Commissioners approved during a special meeting Monday to not take any action concerning the proposed garage until they hear back from the Bessemer Planning Commission.

Darren Pionk, road commission engineer-manager, said the current garage in Bessemer is outdated and does not meet the road commission's needs. Looking towards the future, Pionk said the new garage proposed to be on Marshalek Road, will be roughly 46,000 square feet and cost about $4.7 million.

Pionk said the plans will include a...