Germantown school leaders identify legislative wishes
Germantown Municipal School District laid out a wish list as part of its efforts advocate for state laws that best serve students.
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January 2021
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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken picks Germantown location
The deal for the 3,000-square-foot space was signed shortly before Christmas.
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Germantown endorses resolution ‘preserving our democracy’
Germantown officials approved a resolution Monday night regarding the chaos at the U.S. Capitol last week, seeking unity in the country.
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Germantown leaders discuss budget, bluebirds and vaccines
Germantown hosted a seven-hour vision session Saturday in which it discussed the budget, bluebirds and vaccines.
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Germantown to fund $5 million for Houston Middle addition
The city of Germantown will fulfill its $5 million commitment so the suburb’s school district can move forward with an $8 million addition to Houston Middle School.
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Germantown Board of Education gets first look at Houston Middle addition
School Board members got a first look at renderings and plans for Houston Middle School in its Tuesday night work session.
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Neighbors see Germantown Country Club drainage, traffic impacts
Residents got to hear plans to accommodate drainage and increased traffic as part of Germantown Country Club’s plans Thursday evening. The plans will soon be submitted to the city.
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Piper’s Grove ‘Spanish mansion’ to subdivide into seven lots
Seven homes will soon occupy homes on Cordes and Dogwood. Piper’s Grove has already received city approval on land in Germantown that once held the “Spanish mansion.”
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Opinion: Suburbs deserve vaccine locations too
Each time the Shelby County Health Department announces more locations for vaccination distribution, suburban spots are excluded.
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Suburban leaders advocate for ways to vaccinate teachers, residents
Suburban leaders want to make sure the vaccine is accessible to residents when it’s their turn.
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December 2020
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Germantown heads into 2021 hopeful about sales tax revenue
Germantown will begin discussing its budget for the 2022 fiscal year in January. Sales tax has been better than projected in recent months.
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Germantown Community Library closed to public, offers curbside
Germantown Community Library will offer curbside due to the Safer at Home order.
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Germantown aldermen appoint vice mayor, commissioners
Alderwoman Mary Anne Gibson was named vice mayor. She served in the role in 2018 and 2019.
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Germantown aldermen take oaths
Germantown aldermen took their oaths of office Monday. Their first meeting will be Tuesday.
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Hospital capacity, coronavirus surge affecting suburban fire departments
The recent surge associated with the COVID-19 pandemic trickles down to local fire departments in Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown and their response.
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Germantown adds Flock cameras, aims to keep students safe
Germantown’s community has prioritized safety and Superintendent Jason Manuel shared how that impacts its students and staff in its schools.
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Germantown takes first step toward acquiring new park
The city is not obligated to purchase the land by Monday’s action. Instead, it allows the city to access the land so it can conduct its due diligence.
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Germantown could get new park, athletic fields
Germantown aldermen will review a $10,000 decision next week that could move the suburb closer to a new park and recreational athletic fields.
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Germantown Planning Commission denies Poplar rezoning request
David Skinner has three acres with agricultural and residential-estate zoning on the north side of Poplar Avenue, west of Forest Hill-Irene Road. He requested neighborhood commercial and office zonings.
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November 2020
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Skinner rezoning heads to Germantown Planning Commission
David Skinner will seek rezoning for three acres along Poplar Avenue. The land has been in his family about 100 years. It is currently zoned agricultural and residential estate.
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Houston High earns Germantown top ACT scores
Houston High earned Germantown the top ACT scores in the state. At 25.6, the composite average is slightly below what the district saw in the 2018-19 school year.
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Two Broke Bartenders providing free gift wrap, delivery at Shops of Saddle Creek
Two Broke Bartenders is taking its services to Saddle Creek for the holidays.
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Germantown eliminates semester exams, provides bonuses to staff
Germantown’s Board of Education eliminated semester exams for the 2020-21 school year. Additionally, teachers will receive a $1,000 bonus in December.
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Linda Fisher ‘enjoyed every minute’ on Germantown school board
Linda Fisher is stepping down from the Germantown Board of Education after seven years. Fisher is the last original member on the suburban district’s board.
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Palazzolo to seek another term as Germantown mayor in 2022
Mayor Mike Palazzolo has announced he will seek reelection in 2022. Palazzolo has served as mayor of Germantown since 2014.
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