Town Adds Three Percent Pay Raise in FY2016 Budget
Elkton town employees will receive a 3 percent raise as part of the FY2016 budget approved after a council meeting. Mayor Wayne Printz described the increase as slightly above the standard while praising Town Manager Kevin Whitfield and Public Works Director Troy Shifflett for their leadership.
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Elkton council finalizes 5.45 million budget and stipend boosts
Elkton Town Council approved a 5.45 million budget with a $100 monthly planning commissioner stipend and a 1.7 percent water and sewer fee increase. The vote, with Vice Mayor Jay leading, also approved re appointments of Cathy Morrison and Robert Morris Sr and former Mayor Roy Davis to the planning commission. Dean was absent. The budget includes a 0.7 cent cut in the residential electric rate from 1.6 to 0.9 cents per kilowatt hour.
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Stage renovation plan at Montevideo Middle School auditorium
Montevideo Middle School drama teacher John Knauf 65 and Principal Drew Miller plan a major upgrade to the 650 seat auditorium after winning a 3000 prize to refinish the stage. The project aims to replace aging wood and modernize the space as Knauf vows to continue teaching until the renovation is complete.
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Stileer Town Council Launches New Town Website
The town unveils a user friendly site at no cost, with updated information and photos of businesses churches parks and points of interest. Organizations may review listings and request changes by phone or email. Deputy Court Clerk Lori Gochenour led a brief swearing in for Mayor Clinton O Lucas Jr Vice Mayor William L Kite and newly elected council members. See website page 4.
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Merck Donation Fuels STEM Focus in Elkton Area Schools
A $44 500 Merck gift supports afterschool STEM programs across Rockingham County Public Schools. About 350 students at 15 schools used 3D printers and other tools for 20 afterschool hours, with Peak View Elementary hosting a STEM Camp led by Josh Eye and students creating a board game and 3D printed pieces.
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Emergency Squad marks 25th anniversary with open house
Elkton Emergency Squad celebrates 25 years with a 12 to 5 p m open house at 20871 Blue and Gold Drive. A 1 30 p m ceremony honors founding members. Events include door prizes, a bouncy house, a bluegrass band, free food and a dunking booth.
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Grottoes approves 2.91 million FY2016 budget
Grottoes Town Council approved a 2.91 million FY2016 budget last week by a 5-0 vote with one member absent. The plan raises water, sewer and trash rates, including a 15 percent base increase in the bi monthly sewer charge, while lowering the minimum usage threshold from 4,000 to 2,000 gallons to encourage conservation.
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