Highlights from the May 5 Bolton Board of Aldermen Meeting

Special to The Bolton News

The Bolton Mayor and Board of Aldermen convened for their regular monthly meeting Tuesday, May 5, at Town Hall, addressing community concerns, infrastructure updates and municipal business.

During the meeting, town officials presented a proclamation to the Jackson Association of Black Social Workers in recognition of Social Workers Month. The proclamation was accepted by Ms. Cindy Henry.

Several residents addressed the board during the public appearances portion of the meeting.

Robert Brister spoke regarding residential development within the town, outlining a proposal to construct homes ranging from approximately 1,500 to 1,600 square feet, as well as options near 2,000 square feet with carports.

Ms. Antionette Kimple raised concerns about traffic safety on Church Street. She cited issues with speeding vehicles in areas where children are frequently at play, as well as vehicles parking on both sides of the street, creating difficulties for navigation.

Braylon Williams of the Bolton Volunteer Fire Department also addressed the Board. Williams expressed concern about vehicles parking in front of the fire station bay, which can delay emergency response by obstructing the exit of fire equipment. He also discussed the department’s need for Wi-Fi service to assist with timely entry of call reports. Additionally, Williams proposed the purchase of a brush truck to improve response capabilities in situations where the use of a full-sized fire engine may not be practical.

Mayor Butler-Kidd reported that installation of new fire hydrants in Bolton is expected to begin soon.

In other business, the board approved updates to several municipal ordinances, including those governing use of the town pavilion, regulations concerning junk and inoperable vehicles without current tags, and animal control measures.

The board also approved travel and training requests, including authorization for Town Attorney Shundra Baldwin to attend the 2026 Mississippi Municipal Attorneys Conference in Gulfport in June. The town’s court clerk was also approved to attend training at BBI related to the implementation of a new court system.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.