Government + Politics Newberry officials boast city’s growth, stability at State of City address Glory Reitz Feb 21, 2025City clerk of 35 years receives key to city.
Government + Politics Newberry City Commission picks Mayor Marlowe for city manager Glory Reitz Feb 11, 2025Marlowe to negotiate three-year contract with city staff.
News Newberry City Manager to resign Glory Reitz Jan 28, 2025Commission also approves ordinance to make ratepayer backstop of wastewater loan official.
Government + Politics Alachua County leaders make requests for Florida legislative session Seth Johnson Jan 9, 2025Requests include aid with inflation, wastewater, general funding.
Government + Politics Newberry considers wastewater funding options Glory Reitz Dec 10, 2024City hesitates on expanding agreement with Easton Archery.
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 approves $2 million backstop for charter conversion Glory Reitz Nov 18, 2024Funds to be provided only if state approves charter application.
Government + Politics Newberry OKs NC Ranch CDD first reading commission Glory Reitz Oct 29, 2024Commission punts CDD for Westone first reading with second readings set for Nov. 12.
Government + Politics Newberry workshops comprehensive plan updates Glory Reitz Oct 2, 2024Planners still taking input before finalizing plan.
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 exits solar project, approves youth council Glory Reitz Jul 9, 2024Commission also approves preliminary fire assessment rates.
Business ‘A renaissance for agriculture’: Newberry AgFoodTech Park to boost town’s future Glory Reitz Jul 5, 2024Ag tech research incubator expected to generate 10 jobs per acre.
Government + Politics Newberry approves LifeSoils lease agreement, discusses Searby Glory Reitz Jun 25, 2024Citizen commenters continue raising questions about charter school conversion.
Business Officials break ground on Highland Park development in Newberry Glory Reitz Jun 12, 2024Development to bring 150,000 square feet of commercial development.
News Newberry approves charter school board members Glory Reitz Jun 11, 2024City also moves forward with city hall renovation, new building.
Education Newberry to weigh charter governing board nominees Glory Reitz May 29, 2024Budget and ordinance to establish board on track for June 10 vote
Government + Politics Pro Ball, Naturals baseball fight eviction Glory Reitz May 22, 2024The last two Newberry City Commission meetings have been packed with young baseball players, imploring the commission to end a lawsuit to push the Naturals baseball […]
Government + Politics Newberry passes first reading of big box store zoning in progress Glory Reitz Apr 23, 2024Commission also requests to cancel joint meeting with BOCC.
Government + Politics Newberry approves NC Ranch rezoning first reading Glory Reitz Apr 16, 2024Commissioners discuss access, speed of development.
Government + Politics Newberry recovers from holding pond sinkhole Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024Surrounding wells test results did not raise concerns.
Government + Politics Marlowe: Newberry will continue focus on balance, children Seth Johnson Feb 14, 2024State of City address held on Tuesday.
Government + Politics Newberry approves stormwater assessment study Glory Reitz Feb 13, 2024Commission also approves historical association, new solid waste rates.