Germantown reappoints Gibson vice mayor
Germantown appointed Mary Anne Gibson its vice mayor Wednesday night in a special called meeting.
Topic: Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen
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December 2021
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Germantown’s new water tower, board pay bump move forward
The board took its first action toward building a new water tower on the eastern side of town. The board also considered raising utility fees.
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Germantown considering water and sewage rate increases
Germantown residents are conserving water, but that comes with a cost to the suburb’s customers. The city’s aldermen will review increased rates Monday.
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November 2021
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Pay raise for Germantown mayor and aldermen advances
Germantown’s mayor and aldermen could see a bump in their compensation in 2025.
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Germantown purchases land for possible sports complex
Germantown leaders are purchasing 46 acres for about $2.5 million. The site may be used for a soccer complex.
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Germantown aldermen to vote on park purchase for potential sports complex
Germantown aldermen heard a final case for purchasing park land on the south side of the suburb. They will review the agreement Monday.
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October 2021
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Germantown exploring pay raise for aldermen
Germantown aldermen are considering a pay raise for themselves and the mayor. The city has also established its 25th commission.
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Germantown approves homes, rejects water tower bid
Germantown approved 50 homes near Forest Hill Elementary School. The proposed water tower in the area has hit a snag related to price.
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Germantown to consider stormwater commission, board pay raise
The stormwater commission idea was brought forward by Alderman Jon McCreery earlier this year and endorsed by other board members. They’ll also discuss a pay hike for aldermen.
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Germantown acquires water mains, fire hydrants
Germantown will begin the process of transferring customers to its water system. Small pockets of the city are still served by MLGW.
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September 2021
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Germantown approves retention PILOT for medical facility
Conrad Pearson will build a new facility less than a mile from its current location.
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Collierville and Germantown formally oppose consolidation
As Shelby County and Memphis explore consolidation, suburbs are formally opposing it with resolutions.
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Germantown approves more residential, retail for Thornwood
Germantown aldermen approved a plan for additional high-end apartment units and retail space at Thornwood, a mixed-use development in the suburb’s central business district.
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Germantown to review Thornwood’s proposed apartments
Germantown will review spacious luxury apartments proposed for Thornwood. The plan also includes more retail for the mixed-use development.
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August 2021
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Germantown secures funding for middle school, drainage, water tower
The $10 million in bonds will be used to finance major projects in the suburb.
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Germantown hears reasons for and against consolidation; Palazzolo ‘categorically’ opposed
Germantown aldermen met to discuss consolidation efforts, and Mayor Mike Palazzolo made his stance clear on the discussion.
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Germantown residents criticize short-lived vaccine mandate
A number of residents expressed their disdain of Germantown’s vaccine policy it issued and removed last week.
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Germantown city engineer, who retired in May, was forced to leave
The city of Germantown prides itself as a process-driven city. The process was not followed for a portion of the Germantown Greenway project, which led to a forced departure of a city department director.
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July 2021
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Aldermen make it tough to sell door to door in Germantown
Germantown aldermen approved more stringent guidelines in its solicitation ordinance, which requires a background check when obtaining a permit and other requirements.
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Germantown looks to tighten solicitation regulations
The ordinance sets guidelines for peddlers, food trucks, ice-cream trucks and handbills, but most heavily addresses door-to-door solicitation. It passed two of three required readings in previous meetings.
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Germantown approves turning country club into neighborhood
Germantown aldermen unanimously supported an outline plan for Glasgow, a residential plan for the former Germantown Country Club site.
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Germantown aldermen to review plans for former country club site
Spence Ray plans to include a letter of credit with his proposal for Glasgow, the planned development of the former site of the Germantown Country Club.
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June 2021
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Germantown approves budget, beer for Gus’s
Germantown approved its $197.9 million budget. The board also established a new speed limit for minor streets in the suburb.
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Germantown may lower speed limit in neighborhoods
Germantown is reviewing a proposal that would change the speed limit on minor streets to 25 mph.
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Germantown reviews peewee fields, moves budget to final reading
The final reading for Germantown’s budget is scheduled for June 28. The board also approved taking the first step toward acquiring soccer fields for the city’s youngest athletes.
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