• News and Information

• The City of Newberry will be hosting Representative Boyd and Senator Oelrich for the awarding of the Florida Recreation Development

   Assistance Program Grants. The Parks & Recreation Department will receive two grants to support the Regional Archery project at the

  Newberry Sports Complex  and to construct a new basketball court, lighting and remodel the concession stand at the West Park.

   We would like to invite you to attend the ceremonies Tuesday July 22nd 10:00 AM at the Newberry Sports Complex, 24820 NW 16th Ave.

  For more information you may call the Recreation Department, 472-5663 or the City Clerk, Gayle Pons at City Hall, 472-2161.

• Article from Trend Magazine "NO WATER NO GROWTH"

    

• 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      

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•    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 28, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda is available prior to the scheduled meeting at Meetings & Agendas.

• There will be a workshop on Wednesday;July 30, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. The agenda is available prior to the scheduled meeting at Meetings & Agendas.  The purpose of this workshop is to discuss 08/09 Budget.

• There will be a workshop on Monday; July 28th, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.  The agenda is available prior to the scheduled meeting at Meetings & Agendas.  The purpose of this workshop is to discuss Water Rates.

       SPRINGS CELEBRATION

      Please join us as we celebrate the magic of our springs  on Saturday August 2.

Admission to the park is FREE from 11 AM – 3 PM!

• 9       Live Music (Patchwork, Bob Patterson, Dale Crider, Palm Valley)
• 9       Interactive Water Activities
• 9       Live Critters
• 9       Kayak Demonstrations
• 9       Fun for all Ages!!!

To learn more visit www.santaferiversprings.com