Germantown earmarks federal funds for infrastructure
Germantown is expecting about $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds. The money will be invested in infrastructure, with the majority going towards drainage.
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Germantown is expecting about $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan funds. The money will be invested in infrastructure, with the majority going towards drainage.
If acquired, the land would likely be transformed into fields for the suburb’s youngest soccer teams.
The Germantown Municipal School District will offer online learning for students who want to continue learning remotely.
The Germantown Board of Education discussed adding a student board member to its body in an advisory capacity. It also approved a new grading scale.
If adopted Tuesday, the change may help Germantown Municipal School District students compete for scholarships. Board member Brian Curry noted that a student earning a 92 might have about a 3 for a grade point average in Germantown. In other districts, it would be a 4.
Germantown property owners whose houses were damaged by a 2019 flood say the Shelby County Assessor promised to meet with them to discuss how their homes’ values increased despite the destruction. But Melvin Burgess’ representatives say no such gathering will occur.
The horse show in Germantown is a treasured tradition for many generations. The 72nd show will take off Tuesday after a one year pause.
The Shelby County tax assessor said on “Behind The Headlines” that Germantown homes reflect an increase in values in this year’s reappraisal despite 2019 flooding in some parts of the city. He also discussed a change in the valuation of commercial property and his call for a reappraisal every other year.
While some events looked different, many people took time on Memorial Day to remember those who died for the sake of freedom.
City of Memphis COO Doug McGowen said the city and county are going door-to-door to increase vaccine uptake in Shelby County.
Germantown’s Planning Commission favored an outline plan for the former country club property Tuesday evening.
More small cell technology is being seen throughout Germantown. While Verizon has submitted more than 100 requests to the suburb, the technology is supposed to help all cellular users.
Groovin’ and Grillin’ events are returning to Germantown as part of the city’s summer concert series. While movies will not return this year, hot dogs, hamburgers and music will be available.
Germantown’s Design Review Commission moved the new water tower and Houston High’s softball complex forward Tuesday.
Glasgow, the redevelopment of the former Germantown Country Club, is moving ahead and will receive a formal recommendation from the Planning Commission in June.
Germantown City Hall had closed more than a year ago due to the pandemic and many employees worked remotely.
Planet Fitness will not move into the former Bed Bath & Beyond space in Germantown Plaza. However, a men’s hair shop will open on the north side of the property soon.
Bed Bath & Beyond is closing its Germantown store. This fall Planet Fitness will begin building out the space to open a gym in Germantown Plaza.
Germantown’s Board of Education will take a second look at its $74.2 million budget Monday. The budget will be rolled into the suburb’s overall $194.5 million budget.
Beginning Monday, Collierville Schools will make masks optional for students through the end of 2021. Arlington Community Schools and Germantown Municipal School District also are loosening their masking requirement.
Germantown is reviewing its budget. The public hearing on it, the tax rate and the stormwater fee is scheduled for June 14. Final reading on all ordinances at the end of June.
Germantown wants to establish a new commission to take a closer look at stormwater and utility needs in the city.
Suburban leaders in Shelby County are optimistic resident responsibility will be part of the next directive. They hope to see the mandates turn into recommendations for residents.
Germantown has named Liz Dias as its first whole child director. Dias currently serves as Houston Middle principal.
Germantown Planning Commission moved the city’s second water tower forward. The commission spent most of the 35-minute meeting discussing art guidelines.