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Nancy Cartmill Gardens

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Nancy Hunter Cartmill was the first woman elected mayor of Barboursville and served from 1993 to 2001. She was instrumental in attracting business and economic growth to the village and provided outstanding service to senior citizens and other residents. During her eight years as mayor, she arranged concerts, dances, musicals, and other performances for the children of Barboursville and the surrounding area. Student ambassadors of the Barboursville Elementary Service Learning Project, Heart of the Village, recommended that the city council name the park in her honor. She served the community faithfully and provided outstanding leadership while pursuing her goal of making Barboursville the best it could be.
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