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 Children Read Poetry To Painting Ponies
Children in Gainesboro will have the unique opportunity to read their own original poetry to ponies that will then paint them a picture in return during an upcoming community event on April 10. Roaring River Cultural Alliance President and Co-founder Valerie Goetz said the organization partnered with the public library and Jordan Creek Farms to […]
New Local Art Being Displayed In Downtown Gainesboro
The Roaring River Cultural Alliance is bringing new life to the square in Gainesboro by publicly displaying artwork created by local artists. Roaring River Cultural Alliance President Valerie Goetz said the art is called the Wind Exhibition and is Gainesboro’s first outdoor, kinetic, and mobile exhibit. Valerie said during the winter months, there is not […]
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 Concerned Over Recent Water Loss Numbers
Gainesboro water officials are concerned about current levels at the town’s water plant after a recent report revealed roughly 30 percent water loss. Water Plant Manager Jerry Rhoten said the town’s water plant is not doing well, as the tanks currently have about 15 feet of water, but have not risen any higher. Rhoten said […]
Gainesboro Approves Line Of Credit For Water Improvements
Gainesboro Aldermen have approved taking a line of credit up to an estimated $2.5 million for water system improvements. The aldermen approved the line of credit through a bank. Alderman Tom Goetz said the line of credit would cover any expenses that could come up during the town’s ongoing water infrastructure improvements. “We don’t owe […]
Gainesboro Considering Repairs To Wastewater Plant
Gainesboro Aldermen will have to find a new path forward to repair damages to the Wastewater Treatment Plant after the town’s insurance claim was denied. Gainesboro’s plant was built in 2001. Town Recorder Darla Pippin said the cornerstones of the plant’s structure are falling off. Pippin said the claim was denied because the structure has […]
Gainesboro Considering Increasing Mayor Position Salary
Gainesboro Aldermen discussed potentially increasing the salary for the mayor’s position during its Thursday night meeting. According to the town’s charter, the mayor is compensated $25 a year. Mayor Lloyd Williams said he wanted to discuss the position as he does not plan to run again. “I just thought I was going to be cutting […]
