Germantown makes it official: Huisman named city administrator
Germantown leaders officially confirmed Jason Huisman as the suburb’s city administrator Monday evening. He replaces longtime leader Patrick Lawton.
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January 2022
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Legislature to tackle Germantown namesake schools
State Rep. Mark White confirmed he’ll file another bill in the upcoming legislative session that could determine who controls Germantown Elementary, Germantown Middle School and Germantown High. The bill could also affect Lucy Elementary in Millington.
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Germantown district to require masks in schools
The Germantown Municipal School District will require students to wear face coverings when they return to class Tuesday.
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December 2021
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Germantown district considers tuition for transfers
Germantown Municipal School District mulls tuition for Shelby County children who don’t live in the suburb. The district already charges Tennesseans who live outside Shelby County $4,736 per year, and those outside of Tennessee pay $9,733.
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Iris Orchestra to suspend operations after spring
The Iris Orchestra is the most frequent group utilizing GPAC.
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Germantown city administrator retires after 33 years of service
Patrick Lawton’s last day in the office is Friday, Dec. 17. After 33 years as Germantown’s city administrator, he is retiring.
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Germantown, Collierville among state’s top ACT performers
Germantown and Collierville have among the top ACT scores in Tennessee.
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Boyle acquires 55 acres in Germantown
The developer purchased two vacant parcels in the Forest Hill Heights area — a mixed-use zoning site near a planned sportsplex by the suburb.
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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 names interim city administrator
Jason Huisman takes over for Patrick Lawton, whose last day in the office is Friday, Dec. 17.
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Germantown changes stance on masking
Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district could move from required face coverings to masks being “highly recommended.”
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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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Boyle withdraws apartment proposal ahead of Planning Commission review
Viridian development was to include 266-unit complex.
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Germantown Planning Commission favors Glasgow
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.
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Germantown school board weighs masks as other districts lift mandates
The suburb discusses the reason it feels it must mask. Many other school districts in the state have lifted their mask mandate.
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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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Boyle apartments, Glasgow head to Germantown Planning Commission
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.
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Listen to Redistricting 101 with the County Commission’s consultant
Darrick Harris, the consultant to the Shelby County Commission on redistricting, talked with The Daily Memphian about the path to the new district maps approved Nov. 8.
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Redistricting numbers: Creating Cordova’s district and splitting Germantown
A precinct-by-precinct look at the recent redrawing of County Commission district lines, how the Cordova district was created and what the data says about the county’s politics — past and present.
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First-round playoff preview: Whitehaven and Ravenwood renew postseason rivalry
The high school football postseason begins for TSSAA schools on Friday.
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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 city administrator to retire
Patrick Lawton has announced he will retire after 32 years of overseeing the suburb’s day-to-day operations.
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