Reinvestment Zone Could Spur Development on Southern Edge
The City Council voted last week to move forward in developing a funding mechanism that could spur commercial development along Westinghouse Road. The South Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone would fund public infrastructure improvements at the southern edge of Georgetown. The 603-acre zone along Westinghouse Road is an area with planned commercial, retail, and residential … Continue reading “Reinvestment Zone Could Spur Development on Southern Edge”
CPR by Daughter Key for Cardiac Survivor
Georgetown Fire Chief John Sullivan recently honored a local woman after her daughter and Georgetown firefighters saved her life in the minutes after she experienced a heart attack. Chief Sullivan told the story of Sharon Turner at a City Council meeting earlier this month. “Back in December, she was at her home and she succumbed … Continue reading “CPR by Daughter Key for Cardiac Survivor”
Rivery Hotel and Conference Center Deal Finalized
Development agreements for a 220-room Sheraton hotel and conference center at the Rivery were approved by the Georgetown City Council on January 14 and finalized this week. The Summit at Rivery Park project near Interstate 35 will include a 16,000 square-foot conference center. Construction on the hotel and conference center is slated to begin this … Continue reading “Rivery Hotel and Conference Center Deal Finalized”
Officials Mark Opening of New Lakeway Drive Bridge
Officials with the City of Georgetown joined the Texas Department of Transportation yesterday at a ribbon-cutting to mark the opening of the new Lakeway Drive Bridge in Georgetown. The new bridge opened to traffic last week. The construction project replaced the Lakeway Drive Bridge and re-aligned the roadway at Interstate 35 near the Georgetown Municipal … Continue reading “Officials Mark Opening of New Lakeway Drive Bridge”
Water Quality Zones Proposed for Salamander Habitat
The designation of zones that would protect water quality around springs and streams that are Georgetown salamander habitat will be considered by the Georgetown City Council December 10. The ordinance would apply to areas in the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone in the Georgetown city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction, which extends up to 3.5 miles beyond … Continue reading “Water Quality Zones Proposed for Salamander Habitat”
Main Street Grants to Center for Cognitive Ed, J. Paul Aubin
The Georgetown Main Street program recently presented checks for matching grants for new signs and building façade work at the Center for Cognitive Education and at J. Paul Aubin Real Estate. The Main Street Façade and Sign Fund is a matching grant program for commercial buildings in the historic downtown area. The Center for Cognitive … Continue reading “Main Street Grants to Center for Cognitive Ed, J. Paul Aubin”
Georgetown 3rd on Best American Suburbs Ranking
A recent analysis of 75 cities in the top 25 U.S. metro areas ranked Georgetown third on the list. The top ten list of America’s Best Suburbs, placing Georgetown at no. 3 in the country, was done by Movoto, a real estate company in California. The ranking was based on several factors including shopping, dining, … Continue reading “Georgetown 3rd on Best American Suburbs Ranking”
Watering Limit: Two Days per Week Starts Oct. 14
The City of Georgetown will limit outdoor watering to two days per week starting on Monday, October 14. Last week the Brazos River Authority, which manages the water in Lake Georgetown and Stillhouse Hollow Lake, notified the City of Georgetown that they are enacting a stage 2 drought warning for Lake Georgetown. The river authority … Continue reading “Watering Limit: Two Days per Week Starts Oct. 14”
Library Receives $75,000 Grant for Bookmobile
The librarian-and-driver for Georgetown’s colorful bookmobile will now have a helper, thanks to a state grant and the popularity of the little library on wheels. The Georgetown Public Library received a special projects grant for $75,000 from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to support the operation of the library’s bookmobile in the next … Continue reading “Library Receives $75,000 Grant for Bookmobile”
Fire Dept Survival Training at Playscape: Photos
The Georgetown Parks Department began deconstructing the Creative Playscape at San Gabriel Park last week. The City is in the process of redesigning and rebuilding the play structure. But before the work on the playscape started, its tight spaces served as a survival training facility for the Georgetown Fire Department. Last week, Georgetown firefighters completed … Continue reading “Fire Dept Survival Training at Playscape: Photos”
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