BLYTHEWOOD – A public hearing will be held at the May 27 town council meeting concerning a proposed ordinance to hold a referendum on the question of a change in the form of Blythewood’s municipal government. The purpose of the hearing is to receive public input prior to a final action taken by town council. […]
Town buys Burnett’s office for $800,000
April 17, 2025 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood has purchased the law office of former Blythewood Attorney Shannon Burnett for $800,000. The 3-bedroom, 1,636 square-foot former residential property, now zoned commercial, sits on a one-acre lot. Burnett purchased the residence five years ago in March, 2020 for $255,000, and transferred it to her law firm under the […]
Company plans to bring new revenue to Town of Blythewood coffers
October 3, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – A California-based company may soon be finding new sources of income for the town. The Blythewood Town Council unanimously approved first reading last week of a proposal from HdL Companies that would contract with the Town to find businesses operating within town limits who are not paying the Town’s business license fees. In […]
Town Hall undergoing mold mitigation
September 19, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – As a paint and construction crew began tearing wallpaper off the walls of town hall on the morning of Sept. 9, during scheduled repair/paint work, town officials say a black substance that appeared to be mold or mildew was discovered on the kitchen wall of the 200-year-old building. “First Class Construction had begun […]
Updates for Town of Blythewood
August 8, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – During the July 22 town council meeting, Interim Town Administrator Daniel Stines gave the following update to council on hiring and several projects: The Town has had a good response of applications for the Human Resources Specialist position that was recently advertised. Interviews of the applicants are ongoing and should be concluded by […]
Blythewood Town Council votes 3-1 to keep MPA file secret ‘indefinitely’
June 27, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – After town council held an hour-long executive session Monday night to discuss whether to release to the public the files, invoices, evidence and other documents related to the 2021 MPA Freedom of Information lawsuit against the Town, Councilwoman Erica Page made the motion to not release the documents to the public. Page’s motion […]
Blythewood budget provides new employee, community perks
June 27, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Blythewood Town Council members quickly adopted final reading of the 2024-2025 budget Monday night with no amendments or alterations. Council members voted 4-0 to approve final reading. Councilman Rich McKenrick was absent for the vote. The more than $7.3 million spending plan includes a 3.2 percent cost of living (COLA) and merit increases […]
Town of Blythewood seeks director for Manor, parks and events
May 23, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town is looking for a director for its conference center (the Manor) and Doko Meadows Park. According to the job posting on the Town website, this is a senior administrative and management position that will be responsible for directing and managing the operations of Doko Manor, Doko Meadows Park and overseeing the […]
Stines named interim admin for Town of Blythewood
April 25, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – The Town of Blythewood’s Assistant Administrator Daniel Stines has been named interim administrator for the town as council searches for a new town administrator to replace Carroll Wiliamson who submitted his resignation effective April 24. Stines had 17 years’ experience in local government work prior to coming to work for the town in […]
Town purchases more property
March 14, 2024 By
BLYTHEWOOD – Town Council members have purchased another parcel of land. During an executive session at a special called meeting Thursday evening, March 7, council members received legal advice regarding contractual terms associated with the potential acquisition of real property. When they returned to the open meeting, they voted unanimously to authorize Town Administrator Carroll […]
