Georgetown City Council
Georgetown considers micro-trenching to aid in future fiber internet availability
Kaitlyn Wilkes
Georgetown City Council will further explore micro-trenching in the city as a way to lay new fiber internet cables and is looking at a draft policy for consideration after a 6-1 vote Tuesday, June 13.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Members of the 2023 Civic Leadership Academy cohort during the Tuesday, May 9, Georgetown City Council meeting. Courtesy the City of Georgetown
Georgetown City Council celebrates Civic Leadership Academy graduates
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown City Council honored and recognized graduates from the city’s Civic Leadership Academy program Tuesday, May 9.
Monday, May 22, 2023
Georgetown City Council hears latest on City Center, Fire Station projects
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown is inching closer to having its own City Center festival space as city staff chip away at the five year Capital Improvements Plan.
Sunday, May 14, 2023
G’town council issues bonds at meeting
Brigid Cooley
The Georgetown City Council approved the issuance of general obligation and revenue bonds, as well as some certificates of obligation, during its Tuesday, April 25, meeting. Ordinances were passed on first and final reading.
Monday, May 1, 2023
The amended future land use map shows majority single-family zoning designations for the North Old Town neighborhood, as well as some medium-density mixed housing and office zonings near the outskirts of the neighborhood. City council approved the amended map during its Tuesday, April 11, meeting.
Georgetown approves future land use plan amendment for North Old Town
Brigid Cooley
The Georgetown City Council voted Tuesday, April 11, to amend the city’s zoning designations earmarked for the North Old Town neighborhood as laid out in the future land use map — an action marking a long-sought victory for neighborhood residents.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Georgetown adjusts irrigation rules
Brigid Cooley
The City of Georgetown is tightening irrigation regulations following a Tuesday, March 28, council meeting.
Council members approved updates to Chapter 13.15 and 13.
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Engineers selected for new pedestrian bridges alongside Austin Avenue
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown is one step closer to providing residents with a new and improved way to navigate Austin Avenue.
A contract for 30 percent of designs for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridges was approved during a February 28 council meeting.
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Georgetown considers adjustments to strengthen drought restrictions, watering ordinances
Brigid Cooley
The City of Georgetown is moving toward updating its watering rules and conservation efforts, which could lead to more limits on when and how residents can water their lawns, especially during increased drought phases.
Saturday, March 11, 2023
, District 6 Council Member Jake French cuts a tree in North Old Town the week of the storm. (Photo courtesy Jen Bradac)
Community, Georgetown council members cleans up after ice storm
Brigid Cooley
Despite foggy skies and chilly temperatures, more than 50 volunteers gathered at the Berry Creek Racquet Club, 449 Champions Drive, Saturday morning to help neighbors cut and break down branches hanging from trees damaged by last week’s winter storm.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
A police patrol car is parked outside Georgetown’s Public Safety Operations Center, 3500 D. B. Wood Road, on Friday, January 27. The center is headquarters for the city’s police and fire department. (Photo by Brigid Cooley)
Georgetown fire, police chiefs outline growing demands, staffing needs
Brigid Cooley
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida and Fire Chief John Sullivan discussed pressing staffing needs, ongoing community campaigns and steps toward improving both departments through community relationships during a Tuesday, January 24, city council workshop.
Monday, January 30, 2023