Germantown school budget moving through approvals
Germantown’s Board of Education will take a second look at its $74.2 million budget Monday. The budget will be rolled into the suburb’s overall $194.5 million budget.
Abigail Warren
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Abigail Warren is a lifelong resident of Shelby County and a May 2018 graduate of the University of Memphis. She has worked for several local publications and has covered Germantown since May 2018.
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May 2021
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Business Malco mini-golf could return with changes
Alderwoman Maureen Fraser provided additional insight about the board’s denial Monday of a mini-golf permit. She hopes the company will resubmit their plan with modifications.
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SuburbsMasks optional for Collierville, Arlington, Germantown students
Beginning Monday, Collierville Schools will make masks optional for students through the end of 2021. Arlington Community Schools and Germantown Municipal School District also are loosening their masking requirement.
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Germantown Germantown budget moves to June 14 public hearing
Germantown is reviewing its budget. The public hearing on it, the tax rate and the stormwater fee is scheduled for June 14. Final reading on all ordinances at the end of June.
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Germantown Germantown to establish stormwater commission
Germantown wants to establish a new commission to take a closer look at stormwater and utility needs in the city.
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Metro Suburban leaders optimistic about new health directive
Suburban leaders in Shelby County are optimistic resident responsibility will be part of the next directive. They hope to see the mandates turn into recommendations for residents.
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Suburbs Collierville denies Malco’s mini-golf request
Collierville’s mayor and aldermen denied a conditional use permit that would have allowed an 18-hole mini-golf course.
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Suburbs Collierville to review tax increase, Malco mini-golf
Collierville will have the first reading of its property tax rate Monday, May 10. Additionally it will review a conditional use permit allowing mini-golf at Malco Collierville Towne Cinema Grill & MXT.
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Collierville Collierville Planning Commission denies convenience store
Collierville Planning Commission denied a conditional use permit for a gas station on New Byhalia Road near Maynard Way.
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Suburbs Collierville officials, clergy celebrate National Day of Prayer
About 90 people gathered outside Collierville Town Hall to observe the National Day of Prayer. National Day of Prayer is the first Thursday in May annually.
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Education Germantown names whole child director
Germantown has named Liz Dias as its first whole child director. Dias currently serves as Houston Middle principal.
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Suburbs Germantown Planning Commission approves second water tower
Germantown Planning Commission moved the city’s second water tower forward. The commission spent most of the 35-minute meeting discussing art guidelines.
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Education State approves Collierville Virtual Academy
Collierville Virtual Academy prepares to move forward offering off-campus learning for the 2021-22 school year after its application was approved by the state.
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April 2021
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Suburbs Germantown Schools OKs Houston Middle bid, whole child director
Germantown’s Board of Education approved a construction firm for Houston Middle School’s addition. Board members also added a position to look at the academic and non-academic needs of students.
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Criminal Justice Two Collierville officers receive Purple Hearts
It’s the first time the town has awarded the honor in more than 25 years.
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Suburbs Collierville Board of Education approves budget
Collierville Schools approved its $99 million budget Tuesday. The suburb’s mayor and aldermen will review it as part of the town’s overall budget.
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Suburbs Germantown denies Poplar Ave. rezoning
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted against David Skinner’s rezoning request, which was an appeal of a denial by the Planning Commission.
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Education Collierville Schools board to review budget
Collierville Schools Board will review a $99 million budget Tuesday. The plan includes numerous facility enhancements and academic supports.
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Suburbs Planning Commission delays Germantown Country Club vote
Spence Ray’s proposal for Glasgow, the residential subdivision of the former Germantown Country Club, will not seek Planning Commission approval until June.
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Metro Tennessee Pro Family Building Act rolls to 2022 legislative session
The bill had bipartisan support among 29 co-sponsors. If passed, the legislation would provide fertility coverage to state employees.
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SuburbsCollierville High students land artwork at airport
A majority of the finalists from the annual art competition are Collierville High students. The works are part of a display that will hang in the Memphis International Airport for the next year.
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Suburbs Germantown considering stormwater fee increase
Germantown is considering raising the stormwater fee for the first time in 11 years to help cover some projects and operating expenses.
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Education Collierville Literacy Council expands vision under new leadership
Collierville Literacy Council is expanding its efforts under new leadership. In addition to its existing efforts, it is expanding to teach more forms of literacy and adding more programs for children.
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Suburbs Germantown Charity Horse Show returns after one-year absence
The event pays homage to Germantown’s equestrian heritage and supports local charitable efforts.
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Metro Kelsey drops amendment regarding Germantown legacy schools
Sen. Brian Kelsey, R-Germantown, withdrew an amendment regarding ownership and operations by Shelby County Schools of three schools bearing the Germantown name. He said negotiations seem to have begun.
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