Party-house rules: Germantown limits ticketed events at residences
However, there are exceptions for church, school organizations or political fundraisers. Events like the Vesta Home Show tours or St. Jude Dream Home are also allowed.
Topic: Germantown
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December 2024
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Germantown talks trash as it studies sanitation contract
With rising labor costs, the city is reviewing the option of bringing trash collection in-house. This option might involve building a landfill within Germantown.
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Retail center could jumpstart the ‘bootheel of Germantown’
A new project in the southeast corner of the suburb is taking advantage of the Winchester Road corridor’s potential for development, and it could set the standard for the area.
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Germantown seeks appointment for Board of Education vacancy
Last month,Dr. Daniel Chatham, a member of the board since his 2022 election, announced his intention to resign with about two years remain in his term.
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November 2024
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Brian Curry looks towards next term on Germantown schools board
Unopposed for his second term on the Germantown Board of Education, Curry reflected on the past four years and what he sees ahead.
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Germantown school board member resigns
Daniel Chatham was elected in 2022. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen is responsible for appointing an individual to finish the unexpired term.
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For this Germantown designer, more is more
John Mark Sharpe is a jack of many home-and-garden trades and master of all of them: He decorates homes, he arranges flowers and he sells most of what you need to try these endeavors yourself.
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Demolition of Carrefour at Kirby Woods moved up as last tenants plan to go
The final chapter of Carrefour in Germantown is rapidly ending. The planned redevelopment of the site should begin significant progress in 2025.
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Germantown schools employees learn to recognize gunfire
With students out of class and teachers participating in in-service training, police simulated gunfire to help workers understand the sounds of gunshots in buildings.
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Germantown Schools chairman discusses past, future of serving suburb
Ryan Strain won’t be chairman next year on the Germantown Board of Education, but his seat in Position 1 is undoubtedly secure.
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Ellis wins Germantown school board seat, incumbents cruise to victory
Incumbents sailed to victory Tuesday night. The only contested race in Germantown was between Andy Ellis and Vicki Gandee.
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Germantown Alderwoman Sherrie Hicks discusses first term, next four years
Germantown Alderwoman Sherrie Hicks is completing her first term in Position 3 on the Board of Mayor and Aldermen, and is unopposed for reelection.
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Brian Ueleke talks about past and future as Germantown alderman
The incumbent alderman should easily cruise to victory Tuesday night because no one decided to challenge him for his second term in Position 4. It will be his second term.
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Germantown celebrates eastern water tower named for public works director
Germantown celebrated its new award-winning water tower on Monday. Water from the eastern tower has been running to faucets throughout the city for about three weeks.
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October 2024
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‘Mayor’s Trophy’ is new prize for longstanding rivalry
Since Houston won the heated rivalry with Collierville last year, the trophy is sitting in its field house. Whether they keep it will depend on Friday night’s result.
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Referendum on Germantown mayor’s duties heads to Legislature
Legislators will consider allowing a referendum on the 2026 ballot requiring full-time attention to the duties of Germantown’s mayoral office.
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Houston High graduate designs Wolf River Boulevard crosswalk
“In order to see this design at its full potential, you have to completely let go of common sense,” artist Madison Montgomery said in a written explanation of her work.
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Bailey: Clift and Clift on the Germantown bench
A new Clift is on the Germantown bench, assuming the role that the older Clift had for years. Meanwhile, a long-discussed Arlington development gets a new breath.
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Germantown may hold referendum on making mayor full time
The first step in a lengthy process of changing the mayor’s duties, requiring full-time attention, is scheduled for Monday.
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Germantown judge: like father, like daughter
Judge Rhea Clift has been the judge for about a month, but her path to the role is similar to her father’s — the man she was named after.
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Germantown begins tightening rules directed at large parties
The changes come after large pay parties at residences — two this year on Forest Hill-Irene Road and one last year in the Oakleigh neighborhood.
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Bailey: Missed opportunities to learn about candidates
Cancellation and last-minute absences in suburban political appearances mean missed opportunity for voters and students to learn about candidates.
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September 2024
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Germantown tightens rules after ‘pay party’ at Forest Hill-Irene house
The city’s Planning Commission will begin its review Tuesday night to tighten the ordinance putting more restrictions on such gatherings.
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Germantown school board candidate backs out of debate hours before event
Vicki Gandee is facing Andy Ellis for the school board seat. It’s the only contested Germantown-specific race on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Memphis ‘superhero’ awarded Carnegie Medal for saving child
Two years ago, Will Drennan died saving a child from drowning when rushing waters overtook him in Riverdale Park. Now, his son remembers his father as a superhero.
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