Government + PoliticsArcher commissioner Joan White resigns, raises financial protocol concerns Lillian Hamman Sep 26, 20252 commentsCity to hold special election Nov. 18 to fill empty seat.
Government + PoliticsArcher proposes 15.9% increase in millage rate for 2026 budget Lillian Hamman Sep 12, 20253 commentsCommission tables citizen advisory committee for employee oversight.
Government + PoliticsNewberry paves way for agriculture technology park Lillian Hamman Sep 9, 20251 commentCity Clerk Judy Rice retires as city’s longest-serving employee.
Government + PoliticsNewberry proposes 6.0623 millage for 2025-26 fiscal year Lillian Hamman Jul 30, 20250 commentsCommission approves $2.2 million loan to Newberry Community School.
Government + PoliticsArcher delays 2025-26 millage rate vote, talks wastewater Lillian Hamman Jul 16, 20250 commentsNew special meeting for July 29.
Government + PoliticsCounty to consider improving roads jointly owned with Newberry Lillian Hamman May 13, 20250 commentsNewberry city building vacancies to create opportunities for county satellite offices.
Government + PoliticsNewberry promotes Jason Lyman to fire chief C.J. Gish Apr 28, 20250 commentsKevin Farr named deputy chief.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes comprehensive plan update Glory Reitz Mar 25, 20250 commentsCity manager authorized to execute agreement with Publix for traffic signal.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs property sale for Alachua County rural collection center Glory Reitz Mar 11, 20252 commentsCommission also authorizes staff to begin negotiations on extension of Easton contract.
Government + PoliticsNewberry appoints Jason Lyman as interim fire chief Lillian Hamman Feb 27, 20251 commentPersonnel shuffle follows Mike Vogel’s resignation after being arrested for driving under influence.
Government + PoliticsNewberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager Glory Reitz Feb 11, 20255 commentsMarlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County approves tentative timeline for Archer repayments Seth Johnson Jan 14, 20254 commentsCity misspent $300,000 in surtax funds.
Government + PoliticsNewberry considers wastewater funding options Glory Reitz Dec 10, 20240 commentsCity hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
Government + PoliticsWith help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis Glory Reitz Nov 27, 20247 commentsConsultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves land acquisitions for Easton, downtown improvement Glory Reitz Nov 26, 20240 commentsCity makes early move toward downtown stormwater assessment.
Government + PoliticsNewberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 20240 commentsCity also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
EducationNewberry still working on charter application with no contract Glory Reitz Sep 18, 20243 commentsCharter school board has filed articles of incorporation.
Government + PoliticsNewberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 20241 commentCity Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Government + PoliticsNewberry breaks ground for new city hall Glory Reitz Aug 28, 20242 commentsNewberry City Commission authorized funding in June.
Government + PoliticsNewberry tables fire assessment Glory Reitz Aug 27, 20242 commentsCity says proposed rate is skewed by noncompliant business.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves proposed 6.0 millage rate Glory Reitz Jul 23, 20241 commentRate to fund referendum for higher millage for road project.
EducationNewberry city staff reviews charter school budget Glory Reitz Mar 26, 20243 commentsStaff says city cannot use impact fees for schools.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves NC Ranch future land use Glory Reitz Mar 26, 20240 commentsCity staff moves on wastewater treatment repair.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 20230 commentsCommissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.