Putnam Commission Approves Baxter Partnership To Rehab Sewer System
Putnam County has partnered with Baxter to seek funding for a wastewater rehabilitation project. Baxter Mayor John Martin and Engineer Tom Bennett presented the proposal to the county commission Tuesday night. Bennett said the city needs to rehab 50 percent of its sewer system to keep up with growth. “I think we can say two […]
Baxter Named UCDD/UCHRA “Community Of The Year”
Baxter has been named the “Community of the Year” at the annual UCDD/UCHRA Board of Directors meeting. Mayor John Martin said that winning the award was unbelievable. “I know we’ve worked so hard in our community to try and make our community the best it can be,” Martin said. “And to get that recognition it’s […]
Baxter’s Azteca Mexican Grill Opens Doors Thursday With Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The long-awaited Azteca Mexican Grill off of Nashville Highway opened its doors in Baxter on Thursday. Community members, leaders, and customers came together for a ribbon-cutting and dine-in services. Owner Dora Pacheco said that finally being able to open is a long-time dream made into reality. She said there are several things she looks forward […]
Work On Baxter’s Seminary Park Playground Complete
The Baxter Seminary Park reached a milestone today, and the community celebrated with a ribbon cutting. Mayor John Martin said that he never imagined a project like this could happen in Baxter. He said that when he first ran for mayor, the area was completely overgrown and covered in junk, but now it’s a beautiful […]
Baxter Issues Ordinances Amending Fuel Storage, Construction Requirements
Baxter City Council passed an ordinance Thursday night amending fuel storage requirements. Building and Codes Official Bob Lane said that Baxter’s current ordinance does not allow for more than 500 gallons of combustible liquid above ground. Lane said that the new ordinance will prohibit only gasoline citing its volatility. He said that the need for […]
New Business Thread And Bristle Boutique Brings Home And Clothing Items To Baxter
Baxter celebrated the opening of its newest business at a ribbon-cutting Thursday afternoon. The Thread and Bristle Boutique Co-Owner Jason Jenkins said that he wants the store to be a place for the people of Baxter to find good quality items that you can’t find anywhere else. “I think this gives a place that you […]
Baxter To Update Building Permit Fees, In Line With Surrounding Areas
The City of Baxter adopted the first reading of a new ordinance updating its building permit fee codes. With considerable upcoming construction in Baxter, City Attorney Shawn Fry told the board of aldermen Thursday night that the current code is extremely outdated. That code was passed in 2012. “If you have a 2,000 square foot […]
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 Applying for $3 Million To Upgrade Sewer Plant For Expected Growth
Baxter has applied for $3 million through USDA Rural Development to upgrade the city’s sewer plant. Mayor John Martin said Baxter could get up to 75 percent of that money through a grant and low-interest rate loan. Martin said that regardless of the application being accepted, this is a project Baxter has to complete. “Our […]
Baxter Drafting Ordinance Limiting Zoning For Duplexes
The city of Baxter is drafting an ordinance that would limit where duplexes could be built. Zone Inspector Bob Lane said with lots of subdivisions being completed in the next year, it is important to insulate those residents. “We’re going to do a little better job with our subdivision regs,” Lane said. “We are going […]
