Updated: Board of Aldermen approves 6% rate increase; mayor says he wants New Bern’s electric utility to mirror Duke Energy’s rates
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 […]
Annexation, property sales and rezoning among items on Board of Aldermen meeting agenda – July 9
The Board of Aldermen will meet on July 9, 2024 at 6 p.m. in the City Hall courtroom in downtown New Bern, NC. Members of the public will be given four minutes to address the board during the “Request and Petition of […]
Updated: New Bern Housing Authority’s interim director reports water damage at New Bern Towers
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 Department of Public Utilities requests rate increase and adjustment riders, public hearing tomorrow
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 […]
Details emerge on New Bern Redevelopment Commission’s deal with Housing Authority
The New Bern Redevelopment Commission made changes to the “Walt Bellamy Project” houses at the request of the New Bern Housing Authority, according to the NBHA interim executive director. The deal came to light during the Redevelopment Commission’s meeting on June 12, […]
New Bern Board of Aldermen authorizes execution of agreement with railroad
The New Bern Board of Aldermen agreed to pay $435,934 to lease a portion of the North Carolina Railroad Company’s property for a stormwater project. Grant funding that was initially designated for wetland mitigation fees could be used to pay for part […]
City of New Bern’s proposed budget includes tax hike, electric rate increase coming
The City of New Bern’s proposed FY 2024-25 budget includes raising the ad valorem tax rate, solid waste rates and other fees. Electric rate increase coming. City Manager Foster Hughes presented the annual budget to the New Bern Board of Aldermen on […]