Government + PoliticsNewberry 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 + PoliticsNewberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby Glory Reitz Jun 25, 2024Citizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
Government + PoliticsBOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 2023County Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + PoliticsGovernor’s veto slashes meat processing funding Camille Broadway Jun 16, 2023County Commissioner Ken Cornell urges colleagues to use veto as an “off-ramp” on Newberry project.
Government + PoliticsBOCC takes up meat plant, impact fees Seth Johnson Jun 6, 2023County may raise square footage cap on fire fee.
NewsBOCC continues slaughterhouse plan in Newberry Seth Johnson Apr 5, 2023Special meeting prompted large turnout.
NewsNewberry, BOCC to discuss meat processing facility Camille Broadway Mar 7, 2023Interlocal agreement expected to be voted on in April.
NewsNewberry selects firm for wastewater engineering Taryn Ashby Feb 21, 2023Mayor says city holding on to 15 acres on wastewater property for potential meat process plant.
Government + PoliticsMarlowe: Newberry looking to the future Taryn Ashby Feb 17, 2023Mayor touts growth during annual address.
NewsBOCC backs meat processing facility, local ranches Seth Johnson Feb 10, 2023Alachua County has dedicated $2.5 million.