sewer, and there will be expansion and hopefully annexation in that area. But we work with NineStar.” This type of collaboration helps to bridge city and county needs, reflecting the interconnectedness of the community. “Whether you live in the county or the city, we visit the same churches, and we go to the same schools and restaurants and grocery stores and it’s all part of our community. So having a collaboration with NineStar, with Hancock Health, and all of those entities, it sure is getting exciting,” says Titus. The mayor acknowledges that with growth comes the challenge of maintaining safety infrastructure.“ Public safety has to be number one,” he underscores. “We have a 50 year old police station, a 45 year old fire station, and we’re going to have to do something with those eventually. I want to work with the HEDC and NineStar and the hospital and be proactive in our growth, because I look at it as an opportunity for the whole area, and we’ve got a chance to do it right.” One future initiative is Amplify Hancock, a career and technical education center slated to open in 2026. The facility will serve high school students and adults, offering programs in trades like welding and electrical work, as well as nursing and other in-demand fields. “It’ll be just outside of town, but the Greenfield leaders are heavily involved, and those living in and owning businesses in the city will have a tremendous The annual Hancock Flat 50 bike ride drew over 1,200 cyclists from across the country last year. 45 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01 GREENFIELD, IN
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