Next Steps Underway for Fox Community Center Project
Organizers behind the proposed Fox Community Center in Gainesboro say the project is moving into its next phase following a recent public feedback session. President John Deane said the group is building on momentum from a March town hall that drew more than 40 attendees and provided valuable input on early plans. Deane said the […]
Gainesboro Receives Update On Water, Drainage Projects
Gainesboro officials received a progress report from consulting engineers on ongoing and upcoming water infrastructure improvement projects. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said engineers are about 75 percent done with the design of the new water treatment plant. Green said engineers are still working out the details with the State Revolving Fund Loan Program. Green said […]
Gainesboro Wants To Clean Up Signage At Quarles Intersection
Gainesboro Aldermen want to clean up the cluttered signage at the lone traffic light on Grundy Quarles Highway. Alderman Tom Goetz said the intersection has become a maze of signs. “Some of them are old, and some of them are new election signs and everything, but surely there is a way we can just clean […]
New Mural Signals New Life Coming To Downtown Gainesboro
A new mural in downtown Gainesboro is serving as more than just artwork, as it is part of a broader effort to bring new life and energy back to the square. The mural features an eight-foot-wide circular logo for Wasioto Restoration and is painted on the side of what is now The Board Room Restaurant […]
Gainesboro Sees Increase In Water Loss In Recent Report
Gainesboro Officials concerned after the latest monthly report showed that water loss continues to rise, up from 30 to 35 percent in February. The town had hoped to have Expert Joe Richards walk the water lines to locate leaks. But Town Clerk Lisa Dodson said Richards told her he would not be able to do […]
Gainesboro Seeking Help On State Route 53 Drain Repair
Gainesboro Aldermen will seek help to replace a portion of damaged road tile on State Route 53 at Short Street after a discussion Thursday. Alderman Tom Goetz said the road has a hole that is dangerous and needs to be repaired. City Recorder Darla Pippin said the city had a dispute with the state on […]
Gainesboro Adopts New Personnel Policy, Outside Code
Gainesboro has adopted a new personnel policy handbook that will make it easier to change personnel policies in the future. Gainesboro Alderman Tom Goetz said the town created a new personnel policy handbook while it was making changes to its municipal code last year. Goetz said an MTAS representative suggested that the city remove personnel […]
Gainesboro Aldermen Award Bid For Stormwater Project
Gainesboro Aldermen have awarded an estimated $176,000 bid to improve drainage around Gainesboro Elementary. Consulting Engineer Jonathan Zadick said the project will install an estimated 1,000 linear feet of reinforced concrete storm sewer piping along Gibson Avenue. Zadick said the project will improve stormwater drainage. “We are trying to improve the flooding that’s going on […]
Gainesboro Consider Action On North Murray Water Leak
Gainesboro Aldermen discussed possible action against a property owner Thursday after the city repaired a busted waterline at an old North Murray Street factory. An estimated 20,000 gallons of water were lost when a valve inside the factory ruptured Wednesday. Police Chief Mickey Smith said the property experienced a similar leak about 20 years ago […]
Fox Community Center Idea Takes Next Step, Meeting Set
An architect has been hired to consider plans for turning Jackson County’s Fox Middle School building into a new community center. Project President John Deane said he is pleased with the progress so far. Deane said a team of four to five architects is now working on the design. “Sort of visiting the building, looking […]
