Baxter Extending Sewer On Ward Mill Road
Baxter will begin work for a sewer extension project on Ward Mill Road this April. Mayor John Martin said the quarter mile of sewer line will connect to Anatolia Granite & Marble’s new facility. “We’re going to self perform a lot of it as far as just laying the line,” Martin said. “We got our […]
Baxter’s City Leak Insurance Begins April 1st
Baxter’s optional water leak adjustment insurance is set to take effect April 1st. Mayor John Martin said the leak adjustments approved by the Board of Aldermen Thursday will be the city’s last. “You can put on there as far as protection for your sewer line or water lines, inside your home or anything,” Martin said. […]
Baxter To Host Dedication Of Reflection Park On Tornado Anniversary
The finishing touches are being made to dedicate Baxter’s Reflection Park on March 3rd, exactly one year after the March tornado. The memorial near Baxter Primary School will honor the lives of five children that died that day. Mayor John Martin said the only thing lacking before the event is the landscaping. “It is going […]
Baxter Wants To Build Equipment Structure
Baxter is considering a plan to build an equipment shed for its street department to protect equipment and vehicles. Mayor John Martin said there is enough adjacent land at the Street Department’s new facility to build something for all the community’s equipment. “Our Street Superintendent Travis Clark got all the bids on all of it […]
Baxter Receives $750,000 Grant for Seminary Park Project
Baxter is one of nine cities in the state to get a $750,000 BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee Foundation grant. Mayor John Martin said it is unbelievable to have this grant for the Seminary Park Project, after the time and money spent on the city’s parks. Martin said plans are already set for Seminary Park, […]
Snowfall Highlights Salt Spreader Needs for Baxter
Baxter Mayor John Martin said the city “could have had a serious situation” this week as its salt spreader is “terminal.” “We’re in the market to get another one, but this snow that we had the other day, just kind of got our attention,” Martin said. “We wanted to make sure that we has something […]
Leak Insurance for Baxter Water Customer
Baxter water customers could have an option to get leak adjustment insurance through a third-party company called Servline. Mayor John Martin said this was something the city pursued due to a loss of money from leak adjustments. Martin said it looks like the insurance will go into effect in about three months for customers who […]
Baxter Approves Food Truck Ordinance
The city of Baxter approved modeling its food truck policy off of Cookeville’s fee and rate structure Thursday night. City Attorney Shawn Fry said Cookeville’s mobile food unit policy could carry over to how Baxter allows food trucks to operate. Baxter Mayor John Martin said he talked to the board and they feel comfortable having […]
Two Sewage Projects for Baxter
Baxter is preparing for two major sewer projects at the new Highway 70 subdivision and Portobello production facility. Baxter Mayor John Martin said work is starting on the complete engineering report for Portobello, as well as excavating the subdivision project. Martin said he met with the engineers this week to discuss Portobello. “We had a […]
$628,000 Grant for Baxter Sewer Repair
Baxter will repair its sewer system through a $628,000 Community Development Block Grant. Baxter Mayor John Martin said this grant will help fix an leaking pipes within the system sewer system. “We’re gonna utilize that $628,000 dollars to camera our systems,” Martin said. “To do repairs to try to alleviate some of the water that’s […]
