Daphne AL City May buy Wetlands for a Preserve

By Barbara Reeves | Published: December 17, 2008

Daphne Utilities now hopes to be able to sell their 19-acre wetlands for $200,000 after abandoning possibilities that they might allow new homes to be built on the parcel.  Three months ago Daphne Utilities considered taking the 19-acres of land near Oak Bluff in Daphne AL and dividing it into three parcels of land for … Continue reading Daphne AL City May buy Wetlands for a Preserve

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Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission Held Work Session for Horizon 2025 Plan

By Barbara Reeves | Published: November 21, 2008

The Comprehensive plan for Baldwin County is steadily coming along.  Last night the Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission work session was held to talk about how the Horizon 2025 document would be implemented.  The Genesis Group prepared the report based on input from political leaders in 2007 and residents; the current questions for the … Continue reading Baldwin County Planning and Zoning Commission Held Work Session for Horizon 2025 Plan

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Alabama Gulf Coast Homeowners paying less taxes than nearby areas

By Barbara Reeves | Published: November 17, 2008

While many Gulf Coast homeowners are concerned about the increasing property taxes, Alabama Revenue Commissioner Time Russell explained last Thursday that these taxes are still much lower than other parts of the country.  Last week’s “Coffee with the Mayor” resulted in a discussion about property taxes to help Baldwin County residents understand the current situation.  … Continue reading Alabama Gulf Coast Homeowners paying less taxes than nearby areas

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Daphne AL Officials to Discuss Property Taxes and affordable Homeowners Insurance

By Barbara Reeves | Published: November 10, 2008

This Thursday, Alabama Revenue Commissioner Tim Russell will be speaking at the Daphne AL City Hall.  The event entitled “Coffee with the Mayor” will begin at 8:30 a.m. and cover topics of interest to city leaders and local residents.  The two major topics of discussion will be property taxes and homeowners insurance.  And although the … Continue reading Daphne AL Officials to Discuss Property Taxes and affordable Homeowners Insurance

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Daphne AL Officials Discuss a More Efficient City Recycling and Trash Pick up

By Barbara Reeves | Published: October 23, 2008

Earlier this month, Daphne Alabama officials discussed some options for making the city’s trash and recycling pick up programs more cost effective.  The city has lost money in the past on recycling efforts, as reported in Baldwin County Now online, and officials discussed in a recent meeting how they could make money in order to … Continue reading Daphne AL Officials Discuss a More Efficient City Recycling and Trash Pick up

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Mobile and Baldwin AL Counties May have some water access projects to come

By Barbara Reeves | Published: October 20, 2008

Last year, approximately $51 million was awarded to Alabama and Mobile and Baldwin Counties to assist in offsetting the impact of oil and natural gas drilling.  The coastal counties of Mobile and Baldwin expected to be able to us some of the funds for recreational and water-access projects, but haven’t been able to do so … Continue reading Mobile and Baldwin AL Counties May have some water access projects to come

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Proposed Daphne AL Subdivision Plans in Flood-Prone areas Bring Legal Battle

By Barbara Reeves | Published: October 8, 2008

Recently Baldwin County Alabama officials have been in the midst of a legal battle involving developments in flood-prone areas.  The county’s planning and zoning commission voted last Thursday night 10-0 to appeal a ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court unless it is amended by the judge.   This decision was based on a previous decision … Continue reading Proposed Daphne AL Subdivision Plans in Flood-Prone areas Bring Legal Battle

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Baldwin County Bicentennial Park to Boost Local Economy

By Barbara Reeves | Published: October 1, 2008

The topic of discussion today at Daphne Alabama’s Public Library was focused on the construction of Baldwin County Bicentennial Park.  This park will include 367 acres of land near Stockton on Highway 225 and will commemorate the area’s 200th anniversary as well as be a pull for tourists.    Included in the park will be … Continue reading Baldwin County Bicentennial Park to Boost Local Economy

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Possible Development of Wetlands has Local Home Owners Speaking up

By Barbara Reeves | Published: September 29, 2008

At a recent Daphne Alabama Utilities Board meeting, North Winding Brook residents voiced their opinions regarding the board’s plans to develop a portion of the 19 acres of savanna that borders the east side of Village Drive.  The proposed plans are to take four acres to build three home sites, leaving the remaining 15 acres … Continue reading Possible Development of Wetlands has Local Home Owners Speaking up

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Daphne Alabama Discusses Future Use of Lodging Tax Funds

By Barbara Reeves | Published: September 10, 2008

Daphne Alabama city council members put forth a proposal to use some of the city’s lodging tax funds to acquire loans for the redevelopment of their downtown area. This proposal was met with some opposition, however, from hotel owners among others present at last week’s Tuesday meeting.  The lodging tax was established in 1995 and has … Continue reading Daphne Alabama Discusses Future Use of Lodging Tax Funds

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