Putnam County To Apply For Waterline Extension Grant
Putnam County will apply for a $630,000 grant to extend waterlines to residents without access to public water. The county applied for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) last year, with plans to extend waterlines to Shaw Branch, McBroom Branch, and Green Mountain Road. County Mayor Randy Porter said the state denied the grant application […]
Walnut Village Hits Substantial Completion
The Walnut Village renovation project in Cookeville hit substantial completion earlier this month. The February 5 date came about eight weeks ahead of schedule. Highlands Residential Services Executive Director Dow Harris said finishing early benefits the agency financially. “We’re able to access the tax credits quicker, some of the equity partners get access to their […]
Putnam Trustee Issues Property Tax Reminder
Residents have until February 28 to pay property taxes in person at the Putnam County Trustee’s Office. Beginning March 1, interest rates will begin to accrue at 1.5-percent per month until paid. Trustee Freddie Nelson said postmarks dated by Saturday the 29th will be accepted without interest. Baxter residents have the option to pay at […]
