NewsEducation First for Newberry changes governing board plan Glory Reitz Mar 7, 20245 commentsCitizens still seeking answers at third town hall meeting.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves first reading of solar regulations update Glory Reitz Feb 27, 20240 commentsCity also approves future land use, zoning for industrial business park next to NC Ranch development.
Government + PoliticsNewberry recovers from holding pond sinkhole Glory Reitz Feb 27, 20240 commentsSurrounding wells test results did not raise concerns.
EducationNewberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting Glory Reitz Feb 24, 20244 commentsThree more meetings to come.
Government + PoliticsNewberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option Glory Reitz Feb 20, 202413 commentsNewberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
Government + PoliticsNewberry cancels election for unopposed incumbents Glory Reitz Feb 16, 20240 commentsLast year’s election was canceled for same reason.
Government + PoliticsMarlowe: Newberry will continue focus on balance, children Seth Johnson Feb 14, 20240 commentsState of City address held on Tuesday.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves stormwater assessment study Glory Reitz Feb 13, 20241 commentCommission also approves historical association, new solid waste rates.
Government + PoliticsNewberry, Archer enter wastewater treatment interlocal agreement Glory Reitz Jan 23, 20240 commentsArcher to pay for up to 175,000 gallons per day of capacity.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch Glory Reitz Dec 13, 20233 commentsCommission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to send letter to School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 28, 20233 commentsCommission also received presentation on 750-acre solar farm in early stages.
NewsNewberry to reevaluate solar regulations Glory Reitz Oct 24, 20231 commentSolar company’s land acquisition has sparked citizen concerns.
Government + PoliticsNewberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20230 commentsCommissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Government + PoliticsNewberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 20231 commentCommission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
NewsNewberry welcome sign nears completion Glory Reitz Sep 12, 20230 commentsProject still needs some masonry, lighting and landscaping work.
Government + PoliticsNewberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 20230 commentsCommissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
Local NewsNewberry approves road agreement with FDOT Glory Reitz Aug 29, 20230 commentsThe commission also moved forward with county waste agreement.
NewsNewberry approves impact fees, fire truck debt Glory Reitz Aug 15, 20233 commentsCommission also declined a request for joint meeting with county.
Government + PoliticsNewberry to raise utility rates Glory Reitz Aug 3, 20230 commentsNew state permit requirements for wastewater facilities drains city funds.
Government + PoliticsNewberry OKs second first reading of impact fees Glory Reitz Jul 25, 20230 commentsCity to offer incentives to commercial developers that bring economic development.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 20231 commentCounty Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + PoliticsBOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 20234 commentsCity and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
NewsNewberry ratifies firefighter agreement Glory Reitz Jun 27, 20230 commentsFirefighters will have a step plan for pay raises, evenly spread mandatory overtime.
Local NewsNewberry nears deal with firefighters J.C. Derrick Jun 23, 20230 commentsCommission to vote on agreement Monday.