May 28, 2008
Vacationing Close to Home
With the price of gas these days soaring and Summer vacationing knocking at the door, I thought it might be a good topic to start where everyone can post their favorite places to visit that are close by. This might help others in planning a summer vacation that won't cost a fortune to travel to. More and more people are moving here from other states, I'm sure they would appreciate your input on places to visit in TN or KY as well. If your favorite spots have a web site, perhaps you could include that in the posting.
Happy Posting - Judy
Posted by judy at 10:04 AM | Comments (7)
November 06, 2007
Parks Director, Resident or not?
Monday night in November's council meeting, we were voting to hire an individual for the new "Parks Director". It was mentioned during discussion that he resides in Hendersonville. He was asked if it were possible that he might move to the Portland community in the near future (within 12 months) and he said it would be a family decision, and wouldn't give us an answer without first asking his family. The vote was therefore deferred to December's meeting to give him time to make that decision.
Arguments were given on both sides of the issue. One being that if he lived in this community, he would be more likely to be involved with that department on a more personal level. The other side stated that during the interview process, it was never impressed to him that he would have to move here if hired.
I myself am kinda torn. I agree that our "Parks Director" should either be from Portland, or should at least care enough about it to move here. But on the other hand, he applied and interviewed for a position that did not require residency in Portland.
And by the way, there WERE qualified persons who applied, and interviewed, who are from Portland and live here now. I didn't sit in on the interviews or the hiring process, so I can't explain why this Hendersonville native was chosen.
To me, this isn't political, I just want some answers, and some input from all of y'all,
Thanks, Jody
Posted by jlm722 at 05:02 PM | Comments (66)
February 03, 2006
City Parks Improvement
The City of Portland Parks Department is soliciting public input about things you would like to have in our city's parks. Please be sure to send an e-mail to Barbara Keen, Parks Director, letting her know your opinions. You can send your e-mail from the home page of http://www.PortlandTN.com until February 17, 2006.
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