Video: Nelson Fiscal Court Dec. 3 meeting
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 — Video from the Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 meeting of Nelson Fiscal Court. Also available on YouTube. -30- Please follow and like us:
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Fiscal Court OKs plan to bring city water to Hurricane Hills development near Boston
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 — The residents of the Hurricane Hills development near Boston will finally be able to have access to city water, thanks to an agreement county government has reached with the development’s homeowner’s association. Since taking office, Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins has been […]
Fiscal court updates minutes to correct ‘clerical error’ regarding tax bills’ 911 fee
By JIM BROOKSNC Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 — Nelson County Judge-Executive Tim Hutchins cited what he termed “a clerical error” that has created confusion on county tax bills regarding the annual 911 fee. At the June 18, 2024 fiscal court meeting, the court approved a resolution that raised the 911 feet […]
Fiscal Court sets property tax rate, approves increase in New Hope Fire dues
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court today gave final approval of the new property tax rate for 2024. The court voted unanimously to lower the county property tax rate from 12.7 cents per $100 value to 12 cents per $100 value. This means that the […]
Fiscal Court asks New Hope Fire to show the need for $20 annual fire dues increase
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court had some hard questions regarding a request by the New Hope Fire Department to increase its annual dues from $40 to $60. The request first came to Nelson Fiscal Court in June 2024. The court has delayed taking action […]
Judge Hutchins proposes Fiscal Court adopt a lower property tax rate
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court approved the first reading of the new property tax rate for the new fiscal year. The magistrates voted to reduce the property tax rate from 12.7 cents per $100 value to 12.0 cents per $100 value. This means that […]
County votes to place medical marijuana question on November election ballot
By JIM BROOKS & ELIJAH BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, July 2, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court approved a resolution that will allow county residents to vote on the question of allowing medical marijuana businesses to operate in Nelson County. The resolution will place the following question on the November ballot: “Are you […]
County adds health clinic offering to its employee health insurance options
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, June 19, 2024 — Nelson County Fiscal Court employees will have a new health insurance option during next week’s open enrollment period. Nelson Fiscal Court voted Tuesday night to offer its employees access to BluMine Health, a direct primary care provider that will offer county employees […]
Voters will determine if medical marijuana dispensaries are allowed in county
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Wednesday, June 19, 2024 — Nelson County residents will have the chance during the November General Election to decide if they want to allow medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in Nelson County. Nelson Fiscal Court discussed medical marijuana at Tuesday night’s fiscal court meeting, and if the […]
Fiscal Court delays taking action on New Hope Fire request to raise annual dues $20
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, June 4, 2024 — Nelson Fiscal Court discussed and debated a request by the New Hope Fire Department to raise its annual fire protection dues from $40 to $60. Magistrate Keith Metcalfe argued that a $20 increase was too much for his constituents to accept, especially […]
