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.
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.
Jason Huisman takes over for Patrick Lawton, whose last day in the office is Friday, Dec. 17.
The developer purchased two vacant parcels in the Forest Hill Heights area — a mixed-use zoning site near a planned sportsplex by the suburb.
Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district could move from required face coverings to masks being “highly recommended.”
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.
The former Germantown Country Club site is getting closer to becoming a residential community. The Germantown Planning Commission recommended the project, Glasgow, proceed in three phases instead of seven under an amended outline plan.
Viridian development was to include 266-unit complex.
Kohesian has sold its concept and the restaurant’s last day is Friday. Spence Ray is hopeful about the direction of the development. Maggie Louise Bridal appears set to open in a prominent space on the site.
A Germantown doctor who temporarily lost her license in 2018 for using a whip on patients, and then did not follow the terms of her professional probation, has had her license suspended again.
The Pipkin Building site is planned to close Dec. 15, but City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen said if demand peaks it would reopen.
Warehouse Sale buys merchandise that was returned online, often purchasing it in bulk. It can then offer lower prices by skipping the retail markup process and selling directly to consumers at their pop-up events.
The suburb discusses the reason it feels it must mask. Many other school districts in the state have lifted their mask mandate.
Germantown’s mayor and aldermen could see a bump in their compensation in 2025.
Boyle’s planned apartments in Germantown seem to have hit a snag. It seems the vested rights may have expired on the site, according to a legal review.
With a respectful, patriotic nod, local Veterans Day events recognized the commitment of those who served in the military.
Several events are scheduled Thursday to honor veterans and their commitment or service to the country.
Germantown leaders are purchasing 46 acres for about $2.5 million. The site may be used for a soccer complex.
Germantown aldermen heard a final case for purchasing park land on the south side of the suburb. They will review the agreement Monday.
In requesting his move from the chairmanship, Kelsey continued to maintain his innocence.
Bills are proposing making school board elections partisan. Some educators question the move.
Germantown aldermen are considering a pay raise for themselves and the mayor. The city has also established its 25th commission.
Germantown approved 50 homes near Forest Hill Elementary School. The proposed water tower in the area has hit a snag related to price.
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.
County Commissioner Mark Billingsley has decided not to run for county mayor next year — another piece in a political puzzle still taking shape less than a year from May county primary elections.
Viridian could set the tone for development in Forest Hill Heights. The Planning Commission is asking Boyle Investment Co. to reconsider how its development would look from Winchester Road before making a formal recommendation.