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New Bern’s mayor uses city resources to make misleading statements about three members of the Board of Aldermen. Mayor Jeffrey Odham used the city’s resources to accuse three members of the Board of Aldermen of having “better things to do this evening […]
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The New Bern Housing Authority takes steps to update the Greater Five Points Transformation Plan. The Housing Authority’s Board of Commissioners approved an $899,873 contract with CVR Associates, Inc. to update the Greater Five Points Transformation Plan and provide application services for
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New Bern Board of Aldermen postpones decision to fill vacant Ward 6 seat after split vote. The New Bern Board of Aldermen postponed the decision to fill the open Ward 6 Alderman seat until the first meeting in October 2024 after votes
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New Bern Housing Authority Board of Commissioners discusses plan to redevelop the former F.R. Danyus School property. The Housing Authority Board of Commissioners discussed a plan to convert the former F.R. Danyus School classrooms into residential units and build townhouses along West
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How do you feel about the plans for future land development in New Bern? A public forum will be held tonight. CodeWright Planners and City of New Bern staff will hold a public forum on the proposed changes to the Land Use
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Several items are on tonight’s Board of Aldermen meeting agenda at City Hall in downtown New Bern. The Board of Aldermen will meet on August 13, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall courtroom in downtown New Bern, NC. Members of
Editor’s Note: This article originally reported the electric rates on the city’s website did not reflect the 6% rate increase. The website has been updated with new rates since then. Mayor Jeffrey Odham says he wants New Bern’s public power utility to
Editor’s note: This story was updated to include response from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. An architect advises the housing authority to “promptly evaluate and address” moisture issues and water damage at New Bern Towers. Reginal “Reggie” Barner, the
New Bern’s electric utility asks for a rate increase and adjustment riders to support cash requirements and invest in an aging infrastructure. The City of New Bern Department of Public Utilities is asking the Board of Aldermen for a 5% increase in
The New Bern Board of Aldermen voted to table a decision to support naming a portion of the NC 43 Connector for the late Marvin L. Raines, Jr. On April 9, Kevin Roberts, Charles Cushman and Marvin’s son Michael Raines asked the