Time for Center Grove to become a town

by Dann Veldkamp February 24, 2012

As in the past, we are pleased to publish email from our readers. Here is something from Joe Berkemeier: I read with dismay the letter (Daily Journal, February 16) from Curtis O’Brien, who ends by saying that “While probably being considered as shortsighted, I see no advantages in the creation of a town.” The incorporation

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Creating the Town of Center Grove

by Dann Veldkamp January 26, 2012

A group of White River Township residents has organized to form the Town of Center Grove. Many times during the Greenwood/White River Township reorganization effort the question was raised “Why are you not investigating idea of creating a new town?”  (See video of question

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Board budget cutting attempt results in more legal fees

by Dann Veldkamp December 7, 2011

At the November 29 White River Township (WRT) board meeting the board acted to cut the compensation of the township assistance investigator from $35 to $20 per case. Indiana statute IC 12-20-4-3 states that the trustee sets the compensation of the assistance employees. When questioned about the board’s authority to take such action board chair Greg Rainbolt cited state statute IC 36-6-6-11 (d) which states “The legislative

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Price to run for representative

by Jody Veldkamp November 28, 2011

  Click for larger map County Commissioner John Price announced his candidacy for state representative last night. The announcement was made in front of about 100 supporters at the Dye’s Walk club house in White River Township. Price is running for the open seat created when current district 47 Representative Ralph

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WRT Board Meets Tuesday

by Jody Veldkamp November 28, 2011

The White River Townshp Board will meet for the final time in 2011 Tuesday night. The meeting is set to begin at 7pm at the township bulding on Morgantown Road just south of Center Grove High School. The agenda for the meeting is: I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Approval of  WRT Board Meeting Minutes III. WRT 2011 – 09 Resolution – Township SalariesIV. WRT 2011 – 10 Resolution – Transfer of Funds V. Any other

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Mayor candidates comment on Center Grove

by Dann Veldkamp November 3, 2011

We asked the three candidates for mayor of Greenwood “What is your view on annexations or mergers, such as with White River Township?” Here are their replies. David Payne First, let me talk about annexations. I do not believe annexations just for the sake of “we can” is ever a good idea. I believe our community, communities in general will grow naturally and with that comes annexation, but only when it is appropriate,

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2012 WRT budget approved

by Jody Veldkamp October 22, 2011

For the first time in many years the White River Township budget is detailed, discussed, and follows “best practices.” Tuesday’s meeting lasted more than two hours and demonstrated a few differences between the board and trustee and a concern by all to not spend taxpayer money unless necessary. The township is flush with cash, with more than $675,000 in the bank. However, the state board of accounts and the township’s

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WRT Trustee comments on budget

by Dann Veldkamp October 20, 2011

White River Township Trustee Mark Messick provided these comments to CenterGroveInc. They are being presented unedited. Mr. Messick says: After two workshops, a public hearing and finally an adoption meeting the township has a new budget. The township board and the trustee worked together to arrive at appropriations of $123,580.00 for the Township Fund and $71,400.00 for the Township Assistance Fund. The board and trustee

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February 24, 2012

As in the past, we are pleased to publish email from our readers. Here is something from Joe Berkemeier: I read with dismay the letter (Daily Journal, February 16) from Curtis O’Brien, who ends by saying that “While probably being considered as shortsighted, I see no advantages in the creation of a town.” The incorporation [...]

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October 22, 2011

To the Editor: We are long-time Greenwood residents and business owners.  We come from the Republican Party, the Democratic Party and some of us from no political party.  We care about Greenwood. In the May Republican primary, Greenwood voters made it clear that they wanted a change in leadership.  Mark Myers won a decisive victory. [...]

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October 21, 2011

As you know we have a tradition at CenterGroveInc to publish original comments from others unedited. Here is a letter to the editor recently submitted by Don Cummings: I am writing to tell my fellow Greenwood neighbors/friends why I support David Payne for Greenwood mayor. In my estimation, David is the most qualified candidate, has [...]

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April 21, 2011

If  you have been watching and reading the comments from Mayor Henderson, some council candidates and others it appears Greenwood has turned its attention to the east and south as areas for growth. Does that mean they’ll leave Center Grove alone? Can’t say but it is worth watching.

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