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Local News X The Nashville Town Council tabled a proposed food truck ordinance Thursday, May 21, after questions were raised about how the town would enforce the rules, what fees vendors would pay and whether the draft would effectively keep food trucks out of the downtown area except during special events. Council President Andi Wilson said at the beginning of …
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Local News X The Nashville Town Council’s ongoing work on a proposed noise ordinance took a contentious turn during its Thursday, May 21 meeting, when Council Member Lance Miller publicly challenged Town Attorney Alyn Brown over a legal memo Brown sent to the council raising concerns about whether Miller should recuse himself from future votes or deliberations on the ordinance. …
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Local News X The Brown County Council spent much of its Monday, May 18 meeting locked in a lengthy and sometimes tense discussion over county employee pay before ultimately approving an amendment to the county salary ordinance in a split vote after months of discussion and repeated delays. The debate centered around amendments to the county’s 2026 salary ordinance tied …
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Local News X Questions surrounding a replacement vehicle for the Brown County Coroner’s Office led to a lengthy discussion during the Brown County Council meeting Monday, May 18. The discussion centered on concerns raised by Coroner Mike Moore regarding a proposed plan to transfer an older sheriff’s department vehicle to the coroner’s office rather than purchase a new vehicle. Moore …
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Local News X Members of the Brown County Council spent much of their May 7 work session trying to sort through a complicated mix of state tax law changes, long-term debt planning, bridge and road needs, emergency service costs and concerns about whether future county governments will be able to avoid raising taxes. The lengthy discussion centered largely on changes …
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Public Notices X Legal Advertisement Alcohol &Tobacco Commission LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Alcohol Beverage Board of Brown County, will hold a public hearing at 11:00 am on May 26, 2026 at the Conference Rm, Courthouse Annex, 201 Locust Lane in the city of Nashville, to investigate the propriety of holding an alcoholic beverage permit by the applicants listed …
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Public Notices X Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Brown County, Indiana, that the County Council will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year at the Salmon Room Located at 201 Locust Lane, Nashville, Indiana at 5:30 pm on the 18th day of May 2026. Brown …
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Public Notices X Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Brown County, Indiana, that the County Council will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year at the Salmon Room Located at 201 Locust Lane, Nashville, Indiana at 5:30 pm on the 18th day of May 2026. Brown …
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Public Notices X Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Brown County, Indiana, that the County Council will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year at the Salmon Room Located at 201 Locust Lane, Nashville, Indiana at 5:30 pm on the 18 day of May 2026. APPROPRIATION …
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Local Opinion X Editor, Please allow us to introduce ourselves: Nathan Montoya and Anne Vestuto. We are a semi-retired couple, and we are very excited to be purchasing a home in Nashville. We are moving from Madison, Indiana, where we owned and rehabbed a historic building on Main Street, operating a bookstore and living above the shop for 16 years. …
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Local News X The Brown County Council covered a wide range of issues during its April 20 meeting, with a major focus on staffing, equipment, and funding concerns within the sheriff’s department. Sheriff Brad Stogsdill addressed the council with several requests and updates. He asked for approval to use commissary funds to purchase refurbished tasers, explaining that the department’s current …
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Local News X The Nashville Town Council moved through a relatively short agenda Thursday night, April 16, but addressed several ongoing infrastructure issues, upcoming public input opportunities, and a resident’s concerns about stormwater, sidewalks, and a costly utility bill. Council members Andi Wilson and Lance Miller were not present for the meeting. Town Marshal Kenny Murphy reported little new activity …
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Local News X The Nashville Town Council is considering a new ordinance that would significantly change how noise and outdoor music are regulated in town, replacing rules that have been in place for more than a decade. Under the town’s current ordinance, noise complaints are largely handled after the fact. A violation typically occurs only after someone complains and a …
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Local News X A proposed new prosecutor’s office took up a large share of the Brown County Council’s April 2 work session, with county officials laying out why they believe the current building should not be renovated and why a new office near the law enforcement center is now the preferred option. The conversation began as part of a broader …
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Local News X The Brown County Council opened the second half of its April 2 work session with a warning that ambulance service could soon cost the county much more, with one option now under discussion carrying a price increase of about $290,000. The county currently pays $560,000 a year for two ambulances to service the county. Commissioner Kevin Patrick …
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Public Notices X Legal Advertisement The Brown County Council is accepting resumes and/or letter of interest for appointment to the following board. Brown County Redevelopment Commission 1 yr term. All applicants must submit their resume and/or letter of interest to the County Auditor by 4:00pm on Monday April 20, 2026, and attend a meeting of the County Council on Monday, …
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Public Notices X Legal Advertisement NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Brown County, Indiana, that the County Council will consider the following additional appropriations in excess of the budget for the current year at the Salmon Room Located at 201 Locust Lane, Nashville, Indiana at 5:30 pm on the 20 day of April, 2026. APPROPRIATION …
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Local News X The Nashville Town Council moved through a wide-ranging agenda March 19, approving new investments in infrastructure and technology while also taking up ongoing concerns about public services, development pressures and quality-of-life issues in the community. The council approved an updated resolution allowing the town to move forward with purchasing a new truck for the street department after …
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── Nashville Town Budget (2023) ── Total budget: $6.5M Water Utility: $3.3M [51%] • Contractual Services: $1.8M • Purchased Water: $594K • Salaries and Wages: $279K • Materials and Supplies: $107K ⚠ $136K in unitemized 'Other' categories Sewer/Wastewater: $1.9M [30%] • Contractual Services: $395K • Payments on Bonds and Other Debt Principal: $341K • Salaries and Wages: $269K • Transfer …