Government + Politics Newberry to consider regulation of big box stores Glory Reitz Mar 12, 2024Commission prepares for possibility of large retailers coming to town.
News Education First for Newberry changes governing board plan Glory Reitz Mar 7, 2024Citizens still seeking answers at third town hall meeting.
Government + Politics Newberry approves first reading of solar regulations update Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024City also approves future land use, zoning for industrial business park next to NC Ranch development.
Government + Politics Newberry recovers from holding pond sinkhole Glory Reitz Feb 27, 2024Surrounding wells test results did not raise concerns.
Education Newberry Education First answers questions in town hall meeting Glory Reitz Feb 24, 2024Three more meetings to come.
Government + Politics Newberry school families, teachers to vote on charter option Glory Reitz Feb 20, 2024Newberry Education First parents spearhead “crusade” for better schools.
Government + Politics Newberry cancels election for unopposed incumbents Glory Reitz Feb 16, 2024Last year’s election was canceled for same reason.
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.
Government + Politics Newberry, Archer enter wastewater treatment interlocal agreement Glory Reitz Jan 23, 2024Archer to pay for up to 175,000 gallons per day of capacity.
Government + Politics Newberry approves future land use first reading for NC Ranch Glory Reitz Dec 13, 2023Commission also approved text amendment to comprehensive plan.
Government + Politics Newberry to send letter to School Board of Alachua County Glory Reitz Nov 28, 2023Commission also received presentation on 750-acre solar farm in early stages.
News Newberry to reevaluate solar regulations Glory Reitz Oct 24, 2023Solar company’s land acquisition has sparked citizen concerns.
Government + Politics Newberry looks for safe school transportation options Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commissioners concerned about sex offenders, long walks to school.
Government + Politics Newberry approves $43 million budget Glory Reitz Sep 26, 2023Commission votes in program to give largest raises to lowest-paid employees.
News Newberry welcome sign nears completion Glory Reitz Sep 12, 2023Project still needs some masonry, lighting and landscaping work.
Government + Politics Newberry passes tentative budget Glory Reitz Sep 7, 2023Commissioners table compensation plan after split vote without tie-breaking member.
Local News Newberry approves road agreement with FDOT Glory Reitz Aug 29, 2023The commission also moved forward with county waste agreement.
News Newberry approves impact fees, fire truck debt Glory Reitz Aug 15, 2023Commission also declined a request for joint meeting with county.
Government + Politics Newberry to raise utility rates Glory Reitz Aug 3, 2023New state permit requirements for wastewater facilities drains city funds.
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 BOCC pauses meat processing plant until August Seth Johnson Jul 11, 2023County Commission requests another meeting with Newberry.
Government + Politics BOCC, Newberry move forward with agreement Glory Reitz Jul 11, 2023City and county staff to work on creating a plan to improve CR 337.
News Newberry ratifies firefighter agreement Glory Reitz Jun 27, 2023Firefighters will have a step plan for pay raises, evenly spread mandatory overtime.