Bid accepted for softball field renovation

Frank Leeds Construction Co. of Havre was the low bidder to construct improvements to the slow-pitch softball fields near the U.S. Border Patrol headqarters south of Havre.

The company bid 63,439 for the project which will be funded by a state grant funneled through the city.

Havre City Council approved the low bid Monday night. The state has to approve the bid as well.

Mayor Tim Solomon said the money will be made to improve the field’s condition and build sidewalks that comply with laws guaranteeing that disabled people will be allowed to use them.

“It will vastly improve things,” Solomon sa...