Putnam County Commissioners Named For General Election
Some 22 percent of Putnam County voters turned out Tuesday to help decide six contested Republican primaries for County Commission. Former Commissioner Joe Iwanyszyn failed in his bid to return to the commission. Gene Mullins won District 10 to advance, with 36 percent of the vote. Kim Bradford advances with 34 percent. Iwanyszyn finished third […]
Cookeville Sets Referendum For Dodson Branch Annexation
The Cookeville City Council held its final public hearing on the proposed Dodson Branch Road annexation Thursday night, clearing the way for voters in the affected area to decide the issue. Cookeville Community Development Director Jon Ward said the proposed annexation includes approximately 258.5 acres and 55 parcels just outside the current city limits. If […]
Putnam Approves New Changes To Commissioner Pay
Putnam County Commissioners approved a new pay structure Monday night that will adjust how much future commissioners will be paid. Commission Chairman Chris Cassetty said under the new structure, commissioners will receive one-twenty-fourth of the county mayor’s salary, divided into monthly payments and then further divided based on meeting attendance. Cassetty noted that commissioner pay […]
Putnam Commissioners Oppose Methadone Clinic
Putnam County Commissioners passed a resolution Monday night opposing the establishment of a Methadone Clinic in Putnam County. The resolution notes methadone’s link to brain tissue damage that can cause learning and problem-solving issues, slower thinking, and respiratory problems as a prominent reason for opposition. It also points out that venture capital investors view methadone […]
