Newborn Mayor Roger Sheridan continues to spearhead efforts to acquire the local Norfolk Southern rail line, and is in the process of forming a partnership with the Newton County Trail Path Foundation to facilitate an acquisition.On Monday, the Newborn Town Council is expected to vote on a memorandum of understanding between Newborn, the Path Foundation and any other interested entities, at its 7 p.m. meeting. Newborn and Oxford are the only two cities who have formally expressed interest in a railroad purchase, while Porterdale, Mansfield and the county remain undecided. In April, the
Railroad purchase debate still rages
Newborn, trail foundation still pushing for purchase