The Marthasville Board of Aldermen last week approved annexation of a 3-acre lot on Highway 47 that’s planned to be the home of a Happy Apples shop.

In May, Marthasville Mayor David Lange said the Washington-area candy apple maker asked the city to annex a property just north of Pecan Street, where it had expressed plans for a retail store. Further details about any proposed retail establishment hasn’t yet been provided to the city.

During a May 19 discussion with the city’s board of aldermen, board members expressed an interest in getting more information about the proposed use for the property and potential benefits for the city. However, during an official public hearing on the annexation in June, no one from the public or from the company came to meet with aldermen. 

The board gave minimal attention to the question of annexation during their next public meeting on July 28. Aldermen voted 4-0 in favor of an ordinance ruling that the request for annexation is reasonable, that city utilities and services are able to be provided there, and that the annexation is accepted. The ordinance also notes that no written or verbal objections were made to the annexation.