NEWLAND – The Town of Newland held its Board of Alderman meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 7, in which the new and returning members to the town government were sworn in.
NEWLAND â The Newland Board of Aldermen convened for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in which the board discussed yearly employee evaluations, as well as the rising of a few points of concern for the town.
The meeting began with a discussion among the aldermen about a seemingly contentious issue that arose amongst town employees and town management related to yearly evaluations. Alderman Dave Calvert began the discussion by stating that he has worked in management for the past 30 years and brought up the issue of a special meeting that was requested by a board member. Alderman Christie Hughes stated that she asked for the meeting to talk with town employees about their work and to see if they needed anything from the town. However, the board members later decided not to hold the meeting.
NEWLAND â On Tuesday, Jan. 5, during the Town of Newlandâs regularly scheduled meeting, Town Manager Keith Hoilman announced that OâReilly Auto Parts would be opening a store in town.
Hoilman had received the plans for the OâReilly Auto Parts from the developer, which he said is planned to be built at 335 Linville Street, the former location of
The Avery Journal-Times, and will be a 7,200-square-foot building. The old building will be demolished, and a brand new one will be built.
âItâs good for the town to get another business. I had been working with Tommy Burleson, and the developer, also the engineer,â Hoilman said.