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Water Rates, Private Road, Subdivision, divide Board

The City water rate has recently been the center of debate for the Board of Mayor & Aldermen as well as a point of great concern for many citizens of Spring Hill. The original recommendation by the Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) was to raise the water rate by 55% and the sewer rate by 95%. However, after a Town Hall meeting to discuss the rate increases produced over 100 citizens opposed to such steep increases, the Board took action January 19 to slow the process by addressing the water increase now and deferring the sewer increase to next month [...]

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  • This Saturday, February 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can stock up on great books to snuggle up with during these cold winter days. The Friends of the Library Book Sale at the Spring Hill Public Library was rescheduled due to weather and now there's even more great treasures available at recession-appropriate prices. Hardbacks are just $1, paperbacks and children's books are $.50. For more information on the Spring Hill Library go to www.springhilllibrary.org or call 931-486-2932.
  • Old School Theatre is now selecting directors for their 2010—2011 season. A panel will be held at the Old Spring Hill High School on Tuesday, February 16th at 6:00 PM to hear presentations from prospective directors. Come prepared with a script, musical score (if applicable), and completed forms from the director’s packet. You can download a director’s packet from the website, www.oldschooltheatre.org. Please email Lynetta Smith (Secretary@oldschooltheatre.org) with any questions, or to request that the director's guidelines be emailed to you.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF SPRING HILL, TENNESSEE PUBLIC HEARING SPRING HILL MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2010 5:25 P.M. Call Public Hearing to Order Stipulation of Commissioner’s present Item #1- Resolution 10-11 In accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated Section 13-4-303, the City of Spring Hill hereby gives notice of a Public Hearing to be held on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 5:25 P.M., to discuss and hear public opinion in regard to the adoption, to amend the Subdivision Regulations prepared by The City of Spring Hill Municipal Planning Commission. More specifically, the proposed amendment would clarify Sections 2-102.1(1), 2-103.1(5), and 2-104.1(4) regarding submission of materials 21 days prior to the Planning Commission meeting. Planning Commission on Monday, February 8, 2010 at 5:25 P.M. in the Spring Hill City Hall Court Room, 199 Town Center Parkway, Spring Hill, TN 37174. For Questions or Inquiries: Contact City of Spring Hill Planning Commission Chairman Michael Glass at 615.530.6151 or by emailing glass206@yahoo.com
  • Are You in need ? The Well Outreach Food Pantry is here for YOU! 1001 Chapman’s Crossing, Spring Hill, TN (Across from Chapman’s Retreat School) Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am - 12 noon & 6:30 - 8pm Saturdays: 10am - 12 noon 615-302-WELL www.springhillwell.org If you are in need, please come! If you would like to donate food, money or time, please contact us!
  • In efforts to provide much needed relief for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, Publix Super Markets is collecting on behalf of the American Red Cross. Donations may be made at the registers of all Publix stores throughout the southeast. For more details contact your neighborhood Publix.
  • Join us for birthday potluck on Wednesday, February 17, 11:30 a.m., and be a part of the History of College Grove Round Table. The committee which has been working at Fifty Forward since 2004 to produce a history book is almost through. They want to share with you some of the hundreds of photographs and stories which have been submitted for the book and get your comments and corrections before sending the manuscript to the publisher. The program will include a slide show of pictures and an opportunity to read part of the manuscript. Bring a covered dish and enjoy a presentation full of interesting history of the College Grove Community.
  • Are you looking for a way to help the Haiti residents and don't know where to turn? Here is an excellent opportunity for you to help!! The Spring Hill 5/3 Bank and the Patricia Heart Society of the United Way of Williamson County are partnering up to be drop off sites for items desperately needed for the residents of Haiti. Below you will find a list of items you can donate. The earthquake that hit this region devastated the area and these individuals need some help. Would you be willing to help? If so, please take your donation to either location: 5/3 Bank 3008 Belshire Village Drive Spring Hill, TN 37174 615.302.2631 Or Cell: 931-626-3119 Contact: Rhonda Harrell United Way of Williamson County 207 Gothic Court Suite 107 Franklin, TN 37067 615.771.2312 Contact: Debby Rainey MAJOR NEEDS: WATER,FOOD,BABY FORMULA,MEDICAL SUPPLIES,BLANKETS We need the following items: Tylenol, Children’s Tylenol, Advil, bandages, antibiotic creams, non-perishable foods, flashlights and batteries, personal hygiene products, antibiotics, peroxide, antifungal ointment, canned meats, canned food goods, cold packs, ace bandages, thin blankets, pastas, canned milk, baby cereal, wash cloths, baby wipes, anti-bacterial gel. www.brentgambrell.com

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