‘It was a well-hidden problem’: Germantown hears water crisis review
Germantown’s mayor and aldermen listened to an external report of how the water crisis was handled during Monday’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.
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October 2023
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Germantown falls short in external water-crisis review
James Lewellen has concluded his review of the city’s water crisis, and the results were shared with city leaders in a 26-page document.
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Germantown mayor names his pick for police chief
Mike Fisher will be Germantown’s next police chief. Fisher has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement, including the last 18 in Germantown.
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Germantown assistant fire chief tees up for World Long Drive Championship
Germantown’s assistant fire chief was once the top long driver in the world. This week, he will try to return to that form, competing in the world championship.
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Mike Palazzolo says restoring Germantown water was ‘Herculean task’
On “Behind the Headlines,” Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo discussed MLGW and the suburb’s crisis that left residents unable to use water from the tap for six days.
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Germantown responds to open records lawsuit
Officials stated the suburb is not required by law to produce records requested by Kevin Snider regarding the city’s water crisis.
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September 2023
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GMSD formally asks election commission to find new voting sites
GMSD’s Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution with the request Tuesday evening.
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Germantown raises mayor’s car allowance
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted to increase the monthly car allowance for the mayor from $450 to $650.
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Germantown park enhancements will serve people of all abilities
Germantown’s Municipal Park will see a new playground suited for those with and without disabilities. The enhancements are funded through a state grant.
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Germantown Schools to ask Shelby County Election Commission to find new polling sites
Germantown Municipal School District’s Board of Education is formally asking the Shelby County Election Commission to find different precincts than school buildings in light of a new state law.
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Brian Kelsey appeals conviction, says prosecutors violated plea deal
Prosecutors say Kelsey’s request for bail is another delay tactic. The parties are set for oral arguments on the bail motion Thursday, Sept. 21.
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Germantown Police Department Chief Richard Hall is retiring
Richard Hall is retiring as Germantown police chief at the end of the month and taking a new position outside the Memphis suburb.
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Germantown Festival marks 50 years
The 50th Germantown Festival runs this weekend. The free family-friendly event is on Saturday and Sunday at C.O. Franklin Park and the Civic Center Complex.
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Germantown Festival celebrates 50 years with food and family fun
Early fall weather is accenting the 50th Germantown Festival this weekend at C.O. Franklin Park and the Germantown Charity Horse Show grounds.
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Germantown Planning Commission reviews The Standard, Viridian plans
Germantown’s Planning Commission held its first formal review of a gated subdivision and approved new phases of developments under construction.
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August 2023
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Germantown releases detailed timeline of water-crisis investigation
The city released additional records Tuesday that highlight how and when the city learned about the different parts of the water crisis.
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Germantown investigation says employee’s inattention led to fuel leak
The Germantown employee responsible for the refueling leak that caused the suburb’s water crisis last month was away from the generator for more than a half hour, according to records of the internal investigation released Friday.
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Germantown, Wolf River improvements to cause traffic issues
Germantown will begin work on improvements to Wolf River Boulevard and Germantown Road next week. The intersection is one of the busiest in Shelby County.
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Thousands of Germantown residents receive incorrect utility bills
About 5,700 Germantown water customers received incorrect utility bills due to an error by the city’s vendor.
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Boyle scraps apartment plan, proposes homes for Forest Hill Heights
Boyle has dramatically changed plans for Viridian in Germantown’s Forest Hill Heights. The proposal for 25 acres now is without apartments.
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Germantown gives water credit; overspill protection installed on generator
“The amount will not account for all the disturbances of life,” Mayor Mike Palazzolo said before the meeting’s conclusion. “There is no doubt about that.”
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Bailey: Naming fired Germantown employee follows basic journalism tenets
“We are in the journalism business, and our job is to inform readers about what happened.”
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Hole in underground pipe contributed to Germantown water crisis
Germantown Public Works Director Bo Mills discussed future improvements planned for the the city’s Southern Avenue water plant following the suburb’s water crisis.
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Germantown committee recommends no reduction in water bills
Germantown’s resident-led commission recommended the suburb’s customers not get a water credit after a diesel spill forced residents to reduce the water usage for flushing toilets only.
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Former Collierville official to review Germantown water crisis
Records, news reports and social media postings will be reviewed to analyze the Germantown’s communication efforts after 250 to 300 gallons of diesel spilled at the suburb’s Southern Avenue water treatment plant July 19.
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