Author: Staff Writer

The Collegedale Public Library opened on March 15 for limited in-library use including browsing and checking out books, using the computers and studying at indoor tables. According to a Collegedale Public Library news release, patrons will be required to wear masks, maintain six feet of social distance when using the library services and wait if …

At the March 1 Collegedale commission meeting, Mayor Katie Lamb nominated Paul Frieson, Todd Leamon and Jerry Moody as members for the newly established Board of Building Construction Appeals. Commissioners approved all three nominees. Building and Codes Director Andrew Morkert suggested that Lamb nominate the three now-approved members, since each serves on other boards at …

At the Feb. 22 commission workshop, Collegedale City Manager Ted Rogers announced his plans to retire on March 12.  Rogers has served as the Collegedale city manager for the last 15 years since 2006 when he was appointed by the Board of Commissioners. At the Feb. 15 commission meeting, Commissioner Ethan White called for Rogers …

At the recent Feb. 15 Collegedale commission meeting, commissioners voted to add the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance to the order of business for all city commission meetings.  According to Mayor Katie Lamb, the ordinance will take effect 30 days from Feb. 15, starting in March.  The idea surfaced after Jim and Sherrye Willis, …