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25 Sep
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City approves setback variance

City approves setback variance MARTINSVILLE — A proposed house along east Pike Street cleared a hurdle Tuesday night during a meeting of the Martinsville Board of Zoning Appeals, which lasted less than 10 minutes in length. That is because the ...

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22 Sep
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COLUMN: 4 things to know about Libertarian candidate

COLUMN: 4 things to know about Libertarian candidate “His views on some issues confronting our state may differ from yours.” That clarification popped up on Donald Rainwater’s Facebook page last week. The fantastically named Indianapolis native and U.S. Navy veteran ...

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18 Aug
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COLUMN: A no win scenario

COLUMN: A no win scenario The Mooresville Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) states that signs may not be installed “In any public right-of-way, unless specifically authorized by the legislative body or their designee”. What that means is that no sign can ...

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A moveable letter sign sits in an island at the intersection of Indianapolis Road and Samuel Moore Parkway in Mooresville in July. Earlier this year, campaign signs in this island, and other town rights-of-way, became a hot topic in the weeks leading up to the June primary.
14 Aug
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Town BZA denies sign variance

Town BZA denies sign variance MOORESVILLE — It was a long night for members of the Mooresville Board of Zoning Appeals and Mooresville Plan Commission. Combined, both groups met for more than three hours and they continued two items until ...

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31 Jul
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BZA approves variance extension

BZA approves variance extension MARTINSVILLE — The Martinsville Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) approved an extension for a variance it approved in August 2019. During that August 2019 meeting, Derick Fabert, a real estate representative with Reagan Outdoor Advertising, gave ...

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A moveable letter sign sits in an island at the intersection of Indianapolis Road and Samuel Moore Parkway in Mooresville in July. Earlier this year, campaign signs in this island, and other town rights-of-way, became a hot topic in the weeks leading up to the June primary.
24 Jul
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Signs discussed at Tuesday council meeting

Signs discussed at Tuesday council meeting MOORESVILLE — The Mooresville Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), specifically with regards to signage in town rights-of-way and property, was a topic of discussion at Tuesday night’s town council meeting. Mooresville parks superintendent Brent Callahan ...

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29 Apr
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BZA denies use variance for future Dairy Queen

BZA denies use variance for future Dairy Queen MARTINSVILLE — The future Martinsville Dairy Queen location hit a snag Tuesday night after the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) denied a land use variance for the business. Request history The ...

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31 Mar
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Mooresville removes election signs from public property

Mooresville removes election signs from public property MOORESVILLE — Campaign signs are often found alongside local roads and streets during an election cycle, but Mooresvile Town Council President Shane Williams has put an end to that practice — at least ...

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16 Mar
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The Libertarian Party of Morgan County condemns the removal of a citizen from a public hearing

The Libertarian Party of Morgan County condemns the removal of a citizen from a public hearing For immediate release: 3/16/2020 Libertarians have a saying, “Good ideas don’t require force,” and it’s true. Persuasion is far more effective than forcing people ...

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At one point, a person identified at Rick Harrison, became involved in an argument with a Madison Township board member, identified as Amy Russell.
13 Mar
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Madison, Harrison townships meeting draws public fire

Madison, Harrison townships meeting draws public fire MADISON TOWNSHIP — Normally, meetings of the Madison Township Advisory Board are held in the training room behind the Landersdale Fire Station. For Thursday night’s combined meeting of the board and the Harrison ...

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