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Putnam County has partnered with Baxter to seek funding for a wastewater rehabilitation project. Baxter Mayor John Martin and Engineer Tom Bennett presented the proposal to the county commission Tuesday night. Bennett said the city needs to rehab 50 percent of its sewer system to keep up with growth. “I think we can say two main topics,” Bennett said. “Baxter ... Read More »

The City of Baxter will enter into a contract for engineer services for its wastewater treatment plant improvements project. Baxter was approved for $3 million through the USDA to upgrade its 30-year-old wastewater treatment facility. City Engineer Tom Bennett said that the city will receive 50 percent through grant funding and 50 percent through a low-interest loan. Bennett said that ... Read More »

A date has been set for Portobello America to break ground in Baxter. Mayor John Martin said after a meeting last week with architects, the tile and ceramics manufacturer has indicated construction will begin in August. “We’re very excited about that,” Martin said. “It’s been something we’ve waited on for a couple of years, but we understand why the problem ... Read More »