BLYTHEWOOD – After reviewing The Greater Blythewood Chamber of Commerce’s financial documents that were requested by council for fiscal year 2017-18, a certified public accountant concluded that the documents were “confusing, lacking in detail and sometimes impossible to follow and understand.” He also concluded that much of the $18,500 accommodation tax (A-tax) money council awarded […]
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Griffin, Gordge Join Council
November 4, 2015 By
BLYTHEWOOD (Nov. 3, 2015) – Even though the balance of power was at stake in the Blythewood municipal elections Tuesday evening, not much change in policy or vision is expected on the five-member Town Council. During a candidate forum, the candidates generally agreed that problems resulting from growth – traffic, rezoning and the need for better […]
First of Large Signs Coming Downs
October 22, 2015 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The big signs are coming down. In response to a town ordinance passed in 2009 to require all signs in the town to conform to new standards by the year 2016 (high-rise interstate signs by 2020), Larry Sharpe Jr. presented plans to the Board of Architecture Review (BAR) Monday night for replacing nonconforming […]
Candidates Square Off
September 17, 2015 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A debate for candidates vying for Blythewood Town Council seats is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 6 – 8 p.m. at The Manor. Six candidates are running for three Council seats, two of which are currently held by Eddie Baughman and Bob Mangone. Baughman is seeking a second term. Mangone is not […]
Consultant Pitches Spec Building
September 17, 2015 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town’s Economic Development consultant, Ed Parler, made another pitch during Council’s work session on Tuesday for the Town to invest in a shell building to be built across from Town Hall where a restaurant was previously planned under former Town Administrator John Perry. In its aborted decision to build the restaurant, Town […]
7 File for Town Races
September 10, 2015 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Seven candidates have filed to run for office in Blythewood’s Nov. 3 municipal elections. Filing closed at 5 p.m., Sept. 2. Mayor J. Michael Ross, who is seeking a second term, is unopposed for the office of Mayor. If there are no write-in candidates registered with Town Hall by Sept. 16, Ross will […]
Filing Closes for Blythewood Races
September 3, 2015 By
BLYTHEWOOD – With only hours left to file for elective office in the upcoming Nov. 3 municipal elections, only five candidates had filed for four seats at press time Wednesday morning. Mayor J. Michael Ross has filed to run for a second term as mayor. Current Councilman Eddie Baughman and Malcolm Gordge, who is Chairman […]
Ballot Fills Out as Deadline Loooms
August 27, 2015 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Four candidates have filed for four seats in the upcoming Town elections set for Nov. 3. Mayor J. Michael Ross, a Cobblestone Park resident, has filed to run for a second term as mayor. Councilman Eddie Baughman, who lives in Lake Ashley, and Malcolm Gordge, who lives in Ashley Oaks and is Chairman […]
Filing Now Open for Nov. 3 Election
August 6, 2015 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Candidates who want to run in the upcoming Blythewood general election may file from now through Sept. 2. Voters will be electing a mayor and three council members. Those wishing to be on the ballot for the Nov. 3 nonpartisan election must file a Statement of Candidacy with the Blythewood Town Clerk during […]
Town Mulls New Plan for UTC Grants
July 2, 2015 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town was awarded two separate Utility Tax Credit grants from Fairfield Electric Cooperative in 2013 ($240,714) and 2014 ($216,167) for a total of $456,881 to construct a restaurant building in Doko Meadows across from Town Hall. Immediately following the 2012 Town Council election, the three newly seated councilmen – Bob Massa, Bob […]
