Tag Archives: Portobello

Baxter Council approved the infrastructure plan for the new Portbello plant. A total of five resolutions passed Thursday night to begin installation of water and wastewater at the site. Mayor John Martin said everybody wants to see dirt turning at the location but Portobello officials tell him everything is good. “I think a lot is still COVID related,” Martin said. ... Read More »

Officials from the U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded the City of Baxter a $1-million grant Monday to replace an 8-inch water line to the Portobello America site. The funds will be used to upgrade to a 12-inch line and to extend the sewer system to the manufacturing site. According to UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee, the existing water line is ... Read More »

Baxter mayor John Martin said he’s not concerned about the progress of the Portobello plant based on conversations this week. Martin spoke with Portobello’s vice president and said the company remains high on the plant. “The big plant that they have in Brazil is in a town about the size of Cookeville,” Martin said. “He said that the plant is ... Read More »

Portobello is still coming to Baxter. The tile and ceramics manufacturer has been delayed in its efforts to break ground because of weather and COVID-19. Baxter mayor John Martin said despite the pandemic, Portobello is still working to reassure citizens they are still coming. “They’ve contracted a company to build a large sign to go on their site to more ... Read More »