Germantown approves continuing budget resolution, water tower design firm
Germantown aldermen voted for a continuing resolution to its budget on Monday. Additionally, they approved a professional services agreement for a new water tower design.
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May 2020
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Germantown begins reviewing new water tower
The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen is reviewing the first step to place a water tower on the east side of the city.
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Germantown Elementary addition seeks Board of Zoning Appeals approval
Germantown Elementary wants to replace 10 portables with more classrooms in a 22,000-square-foot building. Although the district says it won't increase traffic neighbors have concerns.
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Germantown endorses rezoning 3 acres near Forest Hill Elementary
Germantown's Planning Commission endorsed rezoning three acres that will become part of John Duke's larger Wilder at Forest Hill subdivision north of Forest Hill Elementary School.
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Houston High student honors healthcare workers with senior project
One Houston High junior decided he could get a head start on his senior capstone project. He took the opportunity to give back to healthcare workers.
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April 2020
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Dogwood cell tower receives final approval in virtual meeting
Germantown aldermen gave final approval for a long debated cell tower. The tower will be placed at Dogwood School
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Virtual prom continues tradition for Madonna Learning Center
Canceling the prom at Madonna Learning Center was not an option. Teachers pulled together a virtual celebration to ensure students enjoyed the treasured time.
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School construction postponed as Germantown grapples with financial effects of COVID-19
The Germantown Municipal School District is limiting general fund spending through the end of the fiscal year to combat reduced revenues streams.
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Dogwood cell tower heads to final review
A cell tower at Dogwood Elementary School heads to final review by aldermen at the April 27 virtual meeting.
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Germantown Public Arts Master Plan engages public in social distancing age
The city is in the midst of gathering public input for its public arts master plan. While guidelines prohibit large gatherings, public input will look slightly different than originally planned.
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To COVID-19 hell and back: One man’s story
For 62-year-old Hans Guenther of Germantown, the retired life was the good life — until the so-called invisible enemy paid a visit.
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GMSD reviews temporary personnel policy in light of COVID-19
Germantown Municipal School District's Board of education approved a policy allowing most employees to work from home. However, some are performing duties outside of what is normally considered part of their job description.
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The Village at Germantown working with state, local health leaders
The Village at Germantown is working with local and state health experts to investigate the seven positive cases there, but does not plan to test all residents and staff.
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Easter Bunny drive-by brings community together in spirit
Germantown Parks and Recreation staffers visited families on their lawns for an Easter celebration, modified for social distancing.
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Germantown rallies to ‘Feed the Frontline’
The Germantown community has laid aside anything that might divide them to rally around healthcare workers and make sure they are well-fed as they continue to care for those in hospitals and those with coronavirus.
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Easter bunny to visit Germantown homes
Germantown residents can sign up for a drive-by visit from the Easter rabbit.
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Germantown finance commission endorses extending current budget
Germantown's finance commission will review the 2020-21 budget later in the summer. For now, the commission recommends aldermen adopt resolution continue under the current budget.
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Suburban chambers open, ready to help local businesses
The Chamber of Commerce organizations in each of Shelby County's suburban municipalities are focused on helping members weather the storm during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Arizona company drops out of purchasing Germantown Country Club
Arizona-based Millennium Companies, which planned to purchase Germantown Country Club, has pulled out due to potential financial risks related to the COVID-19 crisis.
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March 2020
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Germantown addresses layoffs, other suburbs make minor adjustments
Germantown addressed letting go 209 employees due to the burden it would cause on the general fund. However, other suburbs have not made drastic changes yet.
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Calkins: In a time of pandemic, can construction paper save us all?
Across-the-street neighbors Melinda Henson and Laura Allen realized they weren't seeing as much of each other as they should. So they took it upon themselves to connect as only two elementary school teachers could. In the process, they taught a lesson to us all.
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Germantown cancels commission meetings
Planning, Finance and Board of Mayor and Aldermen meetings are the only city meetings continuing at this time.
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Municipalities, health department issuing Safer at Home Orders
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said Monday he and municipal mayors are issuing Safer at Home orders and closing non-essential businesses.
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Coronavirus daily blog, March 13: Grizzlies to pay game-night employees
- Germantown cancels programming until end of March
- Bartlett changes municipal services
- Municipal school districts to close through March 27
- First Shelby County coronavirus patient released from hospital
- Weekend looms large for restaurateurs
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Sherrie Hicks to run for Germantown alderman
Sherrie Hicks, a member of Germantown's Planning Commission, has announced she will run for alderman.
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