The Talbot County Board of Commissioners are working to make safety a priority when it comes to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). During the board’s meeting held on Monday Oct. 5, the commissioners discusses how to address the wheres and hows for such systems.
The Greenville City Council began looking to the future at its September 1 meeting. A company presented an opportunity to partner with the city on EV charging stations, along with educational and sustainability programs designed to help residents learn more about electric vehicles and clean-energy options.
The Woodbury City Council met Monday, August 24, at 6pm. Wastewater improvements are underway. The new barge screen is installed and operating well. Crews will continue monitoring its performance over the coming months and fine-tuning any issues that arise.
The Meriwether County Board of Education voted to roll back the millage rate for 2026 at their August 28 meeting. The Board approved the rollback rate of 16.62 mills, down from 16.816 in 2025. This reflects the lower rate for the upcoming year. The School Board also approved participation in a state-funded Tad Health pilot program for the 2026-27 school year. The contract was executed with onboarding, processing fees and program terms clarified. The new initiative will bring additional health-focused resources to students while utilizing state funding. On Wednesday, September 9, the bleachers at Manchester High School will become the setting for a meaningful tribute honoring the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Manchester Fire Chief Ben Williams received Board approval to host the commemorative stair-climbing event from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Participants will walk approximately 323 zig-zagging steps in a chain-style climb, a powerful physical reminder of the courage and sacrifice shown by first responders to the terrorist attack on 9/11. Manchester Police will provide support and a public safety presence, with the gates opened for participating public safety personnel. Last year, between ten and fifteen local participants took part. All required insurance documentation was provided and forwarded to District staff, with the Board requesting a copy for its records. The event will give the community the chance to climb together, remember together, and honor those who never came home.
Important decisions are on the table in Greenville. The Greenville City Council called a special meeting for Thursday, August 13 and approved a financial lifeline to help keep Greenville’s General Fund on solid footing.
The Greenville City Council reviewed its audit engagements at their August 4th meeting and discussed the potential need for an additional audit. The audit could be necessary due to federal grant funding exceeding required thresholds.
During the Talbot County Board of Education meeting held on June 16, the board heard that summer school is ending at Central Elementary-High School and it was a tremendous success for the students.
The Meriwether County Commission voted at the July 13 meeting to close Hoss Bowden Road, also known as Pony Farm Road.
The Talbot County Board of Commissioners approved a lease agreement for a fleet of new vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office during its regular meeting held on Monday, July 6. The board approved moving forward with a five-year lease financing package totaling approximately $304,244, with annual payments of $72,718.33 to provide the Sheriff’s Office with new vehicles.
The Greenville City Council expressed its frustration over delays with an ongoing city audit during their July 7 meeting. Council members cited missing documentation and communication issues with the city’s current accounting consultant. State law requires annual audits to be finalized within 180 days of the close of a fiscal year, yet the fiscal audits for 2024 and 2025 have not yet been completed. Officials emphasized the need for timely financial records and greater accountability as the city works to bring its audits up to date.
