Germantown delays consideration of Dogwood Elementary cell tower
The construction timeline for a controversial cell tower is uncertain since officials withdrew the item from Tuesday night's Planning Commission agenda.
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June 2019
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Community helps those frustrated by Germantown flood
Germantown residents pulled together to help those who needed it following flooding due to heavy rains Thursday and Friday.
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Germantown declines to release amount of its bid for country club
Germantown bid on the 178-acre Germantown Country Club, but the city declined Wednesday to specify the amount.
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Germantown honors equestrian heritage with 71st horse show
Germantown’s equestrian heritage is on display year-round as horse statues line streets and horses are depicted in the city seal. But the annual celebration of the suburb's heritage begins Tuesday with the opening of the 71st Germantown Charity Horse Show.
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May 2019
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Court of Appeals dismisses Cordova Triangle complaint
State Court of Appeals dismisses a complaint from the Owen family over rezoning the Cordova Triangle. The family owns more than 13 acres of the 17-acre tract.
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Germantown decides to move cell tower farther from Dogwood Elementary
Germantown's school board members voted Monday to relocate a planned cell tower at Dogwood Elementary farther away from the school because of parental health concerns.
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City of Germantown recommended for arts-based grant
Acting chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, Mary Anne Carter, announced Wednesday that the city of Germantown is one of the recommended organizations for a $50,000 grant to support community design workshops and the creation of a public art master plan.
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Germantown reviews effects of apartments in community
Germantown reviews apartment moratorium study results with aldermen in a work session Thursday evening. The study was a part of the suburb's 18-month moratorium, which expires in July.
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Germantown looks to revise cell tower site plan
Germantown is reviewing site plans for a cell tower near Dogwood Elementary School. The Board of Education must review the site plan as an amendment to a previous agreement.
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Germantown leaders get early look at new Forest Hill Elementary School
Forest Hill Elementary is two months from completion. City and school system leaders toured it recently.
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Mother’s Day marks 25 years of Methodist’s maternity services in Germantown
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare brought maternity services to Germantown 25 years ago this Mother's Day. In the years since, more than 88,000 babies have been delivered at Germantown Methodist Hospital.
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State funding for GPAC allows upgrades to The Grove
The Grove at GPAC will be getting upgrades previously put on hold for the outdoor venue. The state's $2.5 million allocated for the project will allow the city to add funding to its bottom line.
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Germantown Finance Commission takes back school security funding
Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission has decided to reverse course on giving the Germantown Municipal School District an additional $500,000 approved April 24.
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April 2019
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Germantown financial commission endorses $58.9 million budget
Germantown is reviewing a budget that is nearly $59 million. Although it is an increase, the city will not raise property taxes. The current budget does not include the potential country club purchase.
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Germantown to implement Olweus in fight against bullying
Germantown Municipal School District is implementing the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program, a new program to help fight bullying.
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Leadership Germantown grows beyond suburban limits
Leadership Germantown planted more than 200 plants on over the weekend at one of Memphis Tilth’s community gardens. It was the culmination and final step of this year’s class project.
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Germantown aldermen weigh in on country club as city considers purchase
The increasing likelihood of Germantown buying the former Germantown Country Club property prompts general support from aldermen, though some raise concerns over how the process is being handled.
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Germantown’s financial commission recommends city purchase country club
Germantown's Financial Advisory Commission recommended unanimously Tuesday evening that the city move forward with purchasing Germantown Country Club.
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Germantown school board approves first reading of tight $60.8M budget
Germantown Municipal School District board members approved a $60.8 million budget for fiscal 2020 on the first of three readings Monday evening, with Superintendent Jason Manuel calling the spending plan a "status quo" budget.
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Farmington Park renovations spark dispute over basketball goals
The omission of a dedicated basketball court from a redesign of Germantown's Farmington Park has sparked disagreement between those who consider the court a nuisance and others who believe it should be available.
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Germantown board reviewing safe walking options for Riverdale Elementary
Germantown is reviewing a construction contract for sidewalks and bike lanes to Riverdale School. The addition is funded by Safe Routes to School.
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Germantown aldermen get $24.4 million wish list of capital improvements
Germantown's Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing more than $24 million in capital improvements as part of its 2020 budget.
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Mixed feelings among residents near planned Dogwood cell tower
Plans to place a cell tower at Dogwood Elementary School in Germantown are drawing mixed reviews from parents and area residents.
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Happy Glaze Donuts to revive former Germantown Papa Murphy’s
A local donut shop is opening in Germantown. Happy Glaze Donuts is the fulfillment of a long-time dream for Jake Gaines. The store will open later this spring in the former Papa Murphy's Take 'N' Bake Pizza.
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Germantown looks to adopt preliminary agenda
In a continuing effort to streamline what have become lengthy and contentious Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings, Germantown is changing the way it handles routine items.
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