What happened on Wednesday, 25 December 2024
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
Residents challenge proposed zoning changes to increase housing density while addressing drainage issues.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
The commission approved COAs allowing exterior renovations at 200 West College Street, including replacement windows, improved security (keypad locks and designated exits), lighting, landscape upgrades and a second-floor balcony; the applicant said the building was purchased recently and that roughly 80% of tenants were retained.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
City plans to install six license plate recognition cameras for investigative purposes.
Finance Committee, Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine
City offers to install deer crossing signs if residents cover the costs.
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
School district faces severe financial distress, with negative reserves and withdrawn credit ratings.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
Commission allows two new signs while regulating a maximum of seven total signs.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
Local resident warns about safety risks and neighborhood strain from proposed housing development.
Finance Committee, Ellsworth, Hancock, Maine
Library secures funding for sewage repairs while exploring budget cuts and economic impacts of nonprofits.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
City council approves mural project and picnic tables to enhance community aesthetics.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
City staff reported completed courts and pool resurfacing at the Miller Center, proposed a Dec. 6 ribbon-cutting and Dec. 7 parade route, and the board announced the hire of Jordan Kupholz as tourism and marketing manager starting next Monday.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
The Safety Committee voted to buy six automated license-plate readers, declare four retired patrol vehicles and 28 portable radios surplus, and approve a $41,996.61 purchase of new mobile radios funded in part by a grant.
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Developer clarifies 115 McQuiston's affordability, offers $1 million to school district amid funding gap.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
Council motions to approve TDOT’s Magnus Drive extension and associated sidewalk project.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
Local residents petition council to preserve R1 zoning for neighborhood stability and safety.
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Mount Vernon faces 28% student attrition due to high living costs and program reductions.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a special exception to allow five single-story duplexes (10 units) on Mulligan Street after staff said the request met special-exception standards; the board voted to approve by voice vote.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
The McMinnville board approved multiple resolutions authorizing procurement: TDOT-related right-of-way resolution (2024-45), a $321,176.05 boom mower (2024-53), $113,400 in water meters (2024-54), and 18 ballistic vests for $21,448.84 (2024-55); all motions passed by voice vote.
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Community members demand accountability and improvements in local school facilities and town hall meetings.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
Miller Center completes sports upgrades; holiday parade scheduled for December 7.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
The McMinnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved an amended employment agreement for the city administrator (resolution 2024-56), raising the proposed salary band and reducing severance from 12 months to 9 months after an amendment passed on a voice/roll-call vote.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
Council discusses proposed pay raise to $160K and potential severance length of 12 months.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
Builder seeks R6 zoning on Page Street to increase affordable housing amid local opposition.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
Main Street requested use of about $30,000 in grant funds to buy downtown furnishings; the commission approved purchase of five picnic tables (four standard and one ADA-accessible) and asked staff to clarify maintenance responsibility before final placement.
MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Mount Vernon faces budget scrutiny amid calls for audits and concerns over mismanagement and tax increases.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
After extended public comment raising drainage, density and neighborhood-character concerns, the Planning Commission voted to forward a recommendation to the mayor and aldermen to rezone a Page Street parcel from R-1 to R-6; staff said R-6 in the city allows only single detached homes and subdivision-level issues will be addressed later.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
Council greenlights purchase of cameras to aid law enforcement in protecting citizens
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
The commission granted a COA for a roughly 14-by-14.5-foot mural of Dolly West on the side of the Park Theater so the applicant may pursue grant funding and engage muralists; commissioners asked the applicants to confirm the family’s blessing and include a small placard.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
Board unanimously approves resolution for Windy Way easement after lengthy discussions
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
The full McMinnville board approved Resolution 2024-57 to accept a statewide fleet-card contract, suspended rules to approve a previously discussed 10-foot easement affecting property at 126 Winding Way, granted a permit for a February 2025 5K/10K run and voted to cancel the Dec. 24 meeting.
McMinnville, Warren County, Tennessee
The Mendel Historic Zoning Commission approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing up to seven equal-sized wall signs (roughly 36 by 36 inches) for businesses on West Main Street after applicants said hanging signs were denied and staff recommended uniform sizing to preserve downtown character.