• News

• Burn Ban Extended

   

  June 20, 2008 3:43p..m.   The Alachua County Burn Ban has been extended until June 27, 2008.   The Countywide mandatory burn ban prohibits all of the following:
  • All outdoor burning that has not been specifically permitted by the Florida Division of forestry is prohibited*.
  • The use of any fireworks, sparklers, flares, or other pyrotechnic devices except as provided by law for public displays requiring a permit is prohibited.
  • Any burning within the County will be in violation of Alachua County ordinance 86-1, section 10.08 and 10.09 and section 252.50 of Florida Statutes.  It will be considered a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to a 60-day imprisonment and up to a $500.00 fine.  All County and municipal law enforcement agencies are authorized to enforce the ordinance.   For more information, please contact Alachua County Fire Rescue at 352-384-3101.

• THE NEXT LIVE CALL IN SHOW "SPEAK OUT" WILL BE THURSDAY JUNE 26, 2008 BEGINNING AT 6PM, ON CHANNEL 97.  CITY MANAGER KEITH ASHBY WILL DISCUSS CITY ACTIVITIES AND RESPOND TO CITIZEN QUESTIONS.  PLEASE CALL IN TO 352-472-0055, IF THE LINE IS BUSY PLEASE CALL BACK.   

• NON EMERGENCY 24 HOUR CONFIDENTIAL NARCOTIC TIP LINE ***352-374-1849*** BE SPECIFIC IN YOUR MESSAGE   for all emergencies please call 911

• TO REPORT GANG RELATED INCIDENTS PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK http://www.alachuasheriff.org/crime_prevention_reporting/gang_activity.aspx

• The City's Government Channel 97 on Cox Cable will be used for notification of any anticipated utility interruptions, as well as the immediate notification email list.  If you would like to be added to the list please contact Debbie Clark at 352-472-1537 or by email at debbie.clark@ci.newberry.fl.us

• Click here to see pictures of the City of Newberry at work for you.  

• Any questions or concerns about Garbage Collection should be directed to:

          WASTE PRO at 386-462-2500

        CLICK HERE FOR COMPLAINTS      

                       CLICK HERE FOR COMPLIMENTS

•    In order to have Mosquito spraying at your residence or business you will need to call the General Services Administrator’s office at (352) 472-8149 and have your name put on the list. If no one is available to take your call please leave your name, address and phone number and we will be glad to add you to our list.

• Contact information for CSX Railroad:  For Citizens with Concerns about the railroad the following toll free number has been provided:                    1-877-835-5279  Please give the corresponding road number and state what issue the call is regarding (i.e. idling engines, horn noise, and/or blocked crossings)  1st Ave   #622-496D, 2nd Ave   #622-497K,SR 26  #622-498S, and/or SW 15th Ave   #627836E

• Certified Local Government Commissions & Programs" directory.

  The City of Newberry is only one of 41 communities out of 463 in Florida that have this designation.  

  • Click on "Preservation Organizations & Resources" on the left hand sidebar of http://www.PreservationDirectory.com.
  • Scroll down the page and click on "Certified Local Governments Commissions & Programs" from the list of choices. 
  • Then choose your State from the drop down menu, and click "Search".
  • Scroll down the page to find your listing (they are in alphabetical order).
      

• Florida Northern Railroad contact number is 407-880-8500

• For the last Census information for the City of Newberry click here.

• Senior Citizen Bingo is held every Monday at 9:00 a.m. at the Municipal Building in Newberry located at 25420 W Newberry Road.  Everyone is welcome to come out an join in the fun.  There is no charge for this event

• Elder Care meets daily Tuesday thru Thursday for meals and fun at the Municipal Building in Newberry located at 25420 W Newberry Road.  For more information contact 352-265-9040.

• The next Regular City Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday;July 14, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda is available prior to the scheduled meeting at Meetings & Agendas.