Bicycle Master Plan approved by City Council
The Georgetown Bicycle Master Plan was approved Dec. 10 by City Council on second reading. The plan, which is a blueprint for future transportation projects and educational efforts for a safe and well-connected bicycle network, was adopted by ordinance as an amendment to the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Adding to the existing 35.6 miles of off-street … Continue reading “Bicycle Master Plan approved by City Council”
Public meeting on proposed airport renaming on Dec. 19
The City of Georgetown is hosting a public meeting to collect feedback on proposed name changes to the City’s airport and terminal Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Georgetown Council and Court building, 510 W. Ninth St. At its Nov. 12 meeting, City Council reviewed a request to rename the Georgetown Municipal Airport to … Continue reading “Public meeting on proposed airport renaming on Dec. 19”
City of Georgetown earns international award
The City of Georgetown was recently awarded the ARMA International Award of Excellence for an Organization for its work to improve the application process for the City’s irrigation rebate. Georgetown was recognized for transitioning a paper-based application process to an electronic process, reducing manual data entry and accelerating review and approval times for customers. “ARMA … Continue reading “City of Georgetown earns international award”
Feedback needed to improve watershed protection
The City is seeking feedback from the community regarding general knowledge of the natural waterway systems and the programs the City of Georgetown provides to protect those systems. The results will be used to develop or improve education materials and programs that citizens can use to help protect water quality. To take the survey, go … Continue reading “Feedback needed to improve watershed protection”
City selects Shell for energy management
At its Dec. 10 meeting, City Council approved an agreement with Shell Energy North America to provide energy management services. A request for proposals was issued in February. Twelve proposals were submitted to provide these services for the City. In August, City Council voted to proceed with contract negotiations with two finalists. Shell was selected … Continue reading “City selects Shell for energy management”
Costco plans store for Georgetown
Agreements related to a planned Costco Wholesale warehouse at the northwest corner of Interstate 35 and Lakeway Drive in Georgetown were approved by City Council at their meeting on Dec. 10. Costco is planning to open a 158,000 square-foot store at the location within five years. The business is expected to create 235 new jobs … Continue reading “Costco plans store for Georgetown”
Election results for District 1 runoff
The Williamson County Elections office has posted final unofficial results for the City Council District 1 runoff election on Dec. 10 in Georgetown. These are the final unofficial results for the District 1 election: Race Candidate Percent Votes District 1 Mary Calixtro 51.76 176 Alex Fuller 48.24 164 The City Council District 1 runoff election … Continue reading “Election results for District 1 runoff”
Van Dyke announced as communications and public engagement director
Aly Van Dyke will be Georgetown’s new communications and public engagement director. After an extensive search, Van Dyke was selected from more than 130 applicants to serve in the role. This is a new position for the City to help elevate and enhance the City’s communications and community engagement. Van Dyke currently serves as a … Continue reading “Van Dyke announced as communications and public engagement director”
Hype for the Holidays Teen Party at Georgetown Recreation Center
Georgetown Parks and Recreation hosts its annual Hype for the Holidays Teen Party for teenagers ages 12-15 on Dec. 20 at the Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave. The party is from 1:30-4:30 p.m., and will include pizza, drinks, snacks, video games, a dodge ball tournament, music, an ugly sweater contest, and door prizes. … Continue reading “Hype for the Holidays Teen Party at Georgetown Recreation Center”
Election Day Dec. 10 in District 1 runoff election
Election Day in the runoff election for City Council District 1 is Tuesday, Dec. 10. Alex Fuller and Mary Calixtro, the two candidates who received the highest number of votes in the Nov. 5 election, are on the ballot in the District 1 runoff. The election is to fill the vacancy on the City Council … Continue reading “Election Day Dec. 10 in District 1 runoff election”
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