Putnam Officials Detail New Staffing, Infrastructure Needs
Putnam County officials presented a series of requests for new personnel and infrastructure funding during Thursday’s budget committee meeting. County Mayor Randy Porter said the county is managing a five-year capital projects plan designed to address large, non-recurring purchases through cash payments rather than debt. Porter said the strategy idenitfies needs like roof replacements and […]
Crossville Approves Infrastructure, Greenway Funding
Crossville officials approved a $116,000 sewer line replacement during a special called meeting Friday. Director of Engineering Tim Begley said the sewer project involves 450 feet of line located in front of the old winery where a new convenience store will open. Begley said the city opted to use enterprise funds for the work rather […]
Butler Proud Of Data Center Reform, Wants More For Bridges
State Representative Ed Butler said a 10-year extension for courthouse revitalization funding and new legislation on data centers among his highlights in the just-completed legislative session. Butler said the costs for new power lines or substations to build out data centers are too often being passed on to rate payers nationwide. “It’s kind of a […]
