Germantown Board of Education discusses land swap with city
Germantown's Board of Education discussed a proposed land exchange with the city Monday, and members want a meeting with aldermen to hammer out details.
Abigail Warren
Reporter
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August 2019
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Collierville to stop accepting glass for recycling
Glass is being phased out of Collierville's recycling system over the next four months.
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Germantown Board of Education to review land swap Monday
Germantown Board of Education is reviewing the city's request for 15 acres of the new elementary school site for a water tower. In exchange, the school board would receive 5 acres, including a field for softball.
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Germantown staff says park rules within purview of commission
Some Germantown residents are unhappy with new rules at two of the city parks. City staff says the rule changes are within the responsibility of the commission.
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TNReady 2019: Five suburban districts have Reward schools
TNReady scores showed Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville Germantown and Lakeland are among the top-performing districts in the state. Lakeland was designated as an Exemplary district by the Tennessee Department of Education.
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Collierville celebrates first day of school under leadership of new superintendent
New Collierville Superintendent Gary Lilly welcomed students back to school Monday. He greeted students and talked with teachers to kick off the 2019 academic year.
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Collierville votes to annex 105 acres into town
Collierville is annexing 105 acres into town Sept. 1.
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Watermark at Germantown will not pursue appeal
Thompson Thrift Developers sued the city after Watermark at Germantown was turned down. The firm had indicated it would appeal a ruling in favor of the city, but the appeal will not be pursued.
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Jennifer Casey named Collierville's new public information officer
Collierville has named Jennifer Casey as its second public information officer.
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Germantown votes for six-month apartment moratorium
Germantown is prohibiting construction of stand-alone apartments until at least Feb. 12, 2020. A resolution in support of the new moratorium passed Monday night.
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Forest Hill Elementary preparing for first classes
Germantown is opening its first school uninherited from Shelby County Monday. The school is on the cusp of welcoming its first group of students.
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Collierville churches partner to give students supplies
Two Collierville churches are helping give school supplies to those in need.
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Germantown to consider extending apartment moratorium
Germantown aldermen will consider extending a moratorium on apartment construction until February 2020.
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Collierville residents can pay estimated utility bills during billing delay
Collierville is experiencing a utility bill delay. However, residents have various ways to pay bill estimated bills.
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Germantown panel sets rules for two neighborhood parks
Germantown Parks Commission is looking at rules for two neighborhood parks adjacent to schools. The commission says the intent is to ensure safety for all park visitors.
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Riverdale's Safe Routes to School nearing completion
Sidewalks and bike lanes near Riverdale School are coming together as part of Safe Routes to School.
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July 2019
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New roof a ‘tremendous gift’ for Germantown Young Life cabin
Thousands of high school students have used the log cabin on Poplar Avenue in Germantown over the past couple decades. Thanks to benefactors, future high school students using the cabin will gather under a new roof.
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Germantown residents seek MLGW promises on power problems
Some Germantown residents are weary of frequent power outages and want Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division to address the issue. But during a meeting Tuesday night, MLGW officials could not promise when power issues might be resolved.
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Developers for Watermark at Germantown file appeal
Developers of the proposed Watermark at Germantown apartments are appealing a judge's dismissal of their lawsuit against the city. (Submitted)
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Germantown aldermen discuss future of apartments in suburb
Germantown aldermen discussed the future of apartments in the suburb at a work session Monday. The discussion comes at the end of the suburb's 18-month apartment moratorium.
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Local Duchenne patient meets participants in cross-country bike ride
Dalton Al-Chokhachi, a local 14-year-old, lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Sunday, he took part in a cross-country bike ride through Shelby Farms as cyclists try to raise awareness.
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Millennium Cos. outlines plans for Germantown Country Club site
Future owners of the Germantown Country Club have shown concepts to residents. The company has signed a contract, neighbors say, and says it has a tight timeline.
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