Council Approves Incentive Program

3 to 5 Vote Down Tax Collection Ordinance

The Manchester City Council passed an incentive program ordinance and voted down an ordinance that would allow the Sheriff to collect city taxes.

The city council voted to approve the City Officials Incentive Program Ordinance, which will allow for incentives to be given to city officials who attend training sessions relating to city government.

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City Renames Street Zach Lewis Pass

The Manchester city council made a resolution to allow Circle Lane to be known as Zach Lewis Pass, after discussion at last month’s meeting.

Councilman Terry Wilson asked for the council to consider renaming Circle Lane, a Manchester Street, “Zach Lewis Pass”.

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Manchester Resident Saves Dog’s Life

A Manchester girl saved a dog’s life last week.

Kimmy Deaton, 23, of Manchester, is an animal fan. She can often be seen walking her own dog, Sandy, around town. Rain or shine, she and Sandy walk every day.

It was an average day for Deaton on Friday, October 14, when she heard a commotion outside her house.
“It sounded similar to a dogfight. I got in my car and drove around the neighborhood, but I never could find the source,” says Deaton. Deaton says she heard more noise later that day, and went outside to see what the fuss was about.

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