Town takes second option on Hedlin’s Ballfield

The La Conner Town Council chose an unexpected path last week as it sought further direction in its quest to purchase Hedlin’s Ballfield for a mixed-use residential and public space development.

The Council without dissent committed to taking out a second $37,000 one-year option on the nearly two-acre site off Maple Avenue.

The Council action, coming at the close of a lengthy discussion during its Feb. 9 Zoom session, was in response to strong indications the Town would recover its option outlays when the nearly two-acre property is marketed.

Thus, the option renewal represents an investment i...