Government + Politics Newberry OKs property sale for Alachua County rural collection center Glory Reitz Mar 11, 2025Commission also authorizes staff to begin negotiations on extension of Easton contract.
Government + Politics Newberry appoints Jason Lyman as interim fire chief Lillian Hamman Feb 27, 2025Personnel shuffle follows Mike Vogel’s resignation after being arrested for driving under influence.
Government + Politics Newberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager Glory Reitz Feb 11, 2025Marlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
Government + Politics Alachua County approves tentative timeline for Archer repayments Seth Johnson Jan 14, 2025City misspent $300,000 in surtax funds.
Government + Politics Newberry considers wastewater funding options Glory Reitz Dec 10, 2024City hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
Government + Politics With help, Archer begins to dig out of financial crisis Glory Reitz Nov 27, 2024Consultant Dallas Lee reports multiple issues, city asks county for help.
Government + Politics Newberry approves land acquisitions for Easton, downtown improvement Glory Reitz Nov 26, 2024City makes early move toward downtown stormwater assessment.
Government + Politics Newberry finalizes budget, millage Glory Reitz Sep 24, 2024City also approves loan application for elevated water storage tank.
Education Newberry still working on charter application with no contract Glory Reitz Sep 18, 2024Charter school board has filed articles of incorporation.
Government + Politics Newberry commission drops to 5.9 millage rate, same as last year Glory Reitz Sep 11, 2024City Commission changes mind on previous 6.0 millage rate.
Government + Politics Newberry breaks ground for new city hall Glory Reitz Aug 28, 2024Newberry City Commission authorized funding in June.
Government + Politics Newberry tables fire assessment Glory Reitz Aug 27, 2024City says proposed rate is skewed by noncompliant business.
Government + Politics Newberry approves proposed 6.0 millage rate Glory Reitz Jul 23, 2024Rate to fund referendum for higher millage for road project.
Education Newberry city staff reviews charter school budget Glory Reitz Mar 26, 2024Staff says city cannot use impact fees for schools.
Government + Politics Newberry approves NC Ranch future land use Glory Reitz Mar 26, 2024City staff moves on wastewater treatment repair.
Government + Politics Newberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 2023Commissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
Government + Politics Newberry OKs second first reading of impact fees Glory Reitz Jul 25, 2023City to offer incentives to commercial developers that bring economic development.
Government + Politics Newberry receives $2 million for water projects Seth Johnson Jun 19, 2023City got both of its Legislative requests.
Government + Politics Newberry changing due date for utility bills Camille Broadway May 23, 2023City sets a date for the first of two comprehensive plan public input sessions.
News Newberry to cut electric bills Camille Broadway May 23, 2023Drop in natural gas prices fuels decrease in city’s power cost adjustment charge.
Featured Newberry schedules final vote for impact fees Seth Johnson Apr 11, 2023Commission set rate on Monday.
News Newberry, firefighter union open contract talks Taryn Ashby Dec 16, 2022Parties lay groundwork for future discussions.
Government + Politics Newberry extends summer utility program C.J. Gish Oct 3, 2022Program reduces disconnections, late fees.