Putnam Gets First Revenue Estimate
Putnam County’s certified tax rate will likely fall some 55 cents due to property value increases. County Mayor Randy Porter shared preliminary projections with County Commission’s Budget Sub-Committee meeting Thursday night. The current property tax rate stands at 2.926. Porter projected the number at 2.37. That would still increase revenues by almost 1.1 million dollars. […]
Portobello America Aiming For August Ground Breaking In Baxter
A date has been set for Portobello America to break ground in Baxter. Mayor John Martin said after a meeting last week with architects, the tile and ceramics manufacturer has indicated construction will begin in August. “We’re very excited about that,” Martin said. “It’s been something we’ve waited on for a couple of years, but […]
Baxter Taco Bell Set To Break Ground Late June
Baxter’s Taco Bell location at Fast Lane will break ground late this June. The city’s planning commission approved the final site plans on Thursday. Building Inspector Bob Lane said a time frame of opening is unknown, but construction will be quick. “It will have dining inside as well as a drive thru window,” Lane said. […]
