Gainesboro Decreases Overall Spending, Raising Police Pay
Gainesboro Aldermen have approved a first reading of a new budget that decreases overall spending while providing significant pay raises for the police department. Alderman Tom Goetz said the town achieved savings by managing overtime and curtailing other municipal expenses. Goetz said the police department raises were made possible by a shift in personnel that […]
Gainesboro Wants To Clean Up Signage At Quarles Intersection
Gainesboro Aldermen want to clean up the cluttered signage at the lone traffic light on Grundy Quarles Highway. Alderman Tom Goetz said the intersection has become a maze of signs. “Some of them are old, and some of them are new election signs and everything, but surely there is a way we can just clean […]
Gainesboro Seeks Bids For Elk Mountain Waterline Leak
The Gainesboro Board of Aldermen voted Thursday night to seek bids to repair multiple leaks on the Elk Mountain waterline. The town has had significant water loss due to leaks the past two months. Alderman Tom Goetz said if the Elk Mountain leaks are known, then the town needs to make the repair as soon […]
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 […]
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 Consider Action On North Murray Water Leak
Gainesboro Aldermen discussed possible action against a property owner Thursday after the city repaired a busted waterline at an old North Murray Street factory. An estimated 20,000 gallons of water were lost when a valve inside the factory ruptured Wednesday. Police Chief Mickey Smith said the property experienced a similar leak about 20 years ago […]
Gainesboro Exploring Street Closure By Elementary School
Concerns from citizens have led Gainesboro to explore options once again on blocking an entrance to Gainesboro Elementary on Highway 56. Alderman Tom Goetz said the town has used cones to block the entrance for child safety during drop-off and pick-up times. Goetz said the cones have not worked as well as the town thought. […]
Gainesboro Pursuing Survey To Address Old Block Wall
Gainesboro will hire a surveyor to see what can be done about an old block wall next to the old Wiggins Surveying building. The town’s board of aldermen learned last month of the building having flooding issues due to the condition of the wall. The property owner presented a survey showing that he does not […]
Baugh Hollow Residents Exploring Additional Water Access
Gainesboro Aldermen received requests from residents Thursday night to add more city water along Baugh Hollow Lane. The properties in question are across from the county garage, which is not inside city limits. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said to add more taps to the line, the town would have to upgrade the line. “It’s the […]
