Archive for Incorporation

Note to reorg committee: “Enough detail already”

by: Dann Veldkamp August 22, 2009

As I reviewed the reports from Thursday night’s Reorganization Committee meeting I realized they are coaxing the devil out with details. The committee was charged with determining how a new city could be formed by reorganizing “old” Greenwood with the Center Grove area. But they’ve taken it to a point where they are projecting down [...]

Self-incorporation put on back burner

by: Dann Veldkamp August 3, 2009

The effort to incorporate has been dialed back, but not turned off. Citing a lack of volunteers for the various committees, Ryan Rhoten says he doesn’t expect to form the committees outlined about a month ago. Despite the ease of collecting the needed 50 signatures and hundreds who expressed support through his web site, CenterGroveTown.org, [...]

Incorporation flyer in news box

by: Dann Veldkamp July 7, 2009

Did you get one? A post card in my box encouraging me to help the incorporating effort being led by Ryan Rhoten? These flyers have been appearing in neighborhoods over the last few days. Last week the group listed the committees they are forming, and now they are actively recruiting volunteers. If you can help [...]

Incorporation effort taking form

by: Dann Veldkamp June 29, 2009

The web site CenterGroveTown.org has made a call for volunteers. In addition, they have posted a list of committees that will be formed. And, unlike the existing Reorganization Committee, this team will select its own members and leaders.  Many people have expressed support for the cause on with e-mails to the web site, cgtown@gmail.com, and [...]

The downside of the Bargersville annexation

by: Dann Veldkamp June 21, 2009

A few month ago some near-by farmers approached Bargersville and said they wanted to become part of the town. They didn’t want anything to do with Greenwood they said. They were farmers, are farmers and want to remain farmers and not part of some “big city.” Bargersville agreed and all are now moving forward with [...]