Feb. 14, 2005

Development moratoria were not the only issues before the public

Though two moratoria about future development were the hot topics at last Thursday's town of Boone winter quarter public hearing, the first agenda item on proposed neighborhood conservation districts also saw town residents brave the snowy weather to voice their opinions.

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Federal budget may cut police supplies

The budget submitted by the White House could all but eliminate a federal fund that has been used to buy bulletproof vests for local law enforcement agencies.

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Watauga's newest charter school officially begins operations

Watauga County's first charter school got its official seal of approval on Feb. 3, and the school's organizers are holding community meetings and accepting enrollment.

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Moratorium on large developments debated

By the time the fourth case rolled around at last Thursday's town of Boone winter quarter public hearing, the hour was late and the crowd of more than 122 had greatly diminished.

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Feb. 16, 2005

Boone planners address public hearing topic

The agenda may have appeared short, but the Boone Area Planning Commission knew several items would take time.

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