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HERE'S WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE CITY OF OAK RIDGE!
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CITY CLERK'S OFFICE ACCEPTING BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPLICATIONS
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The
Oak Ridge City Clerk's office is currently accepting
applications to fill vacancies on
four city boards.
The Anderson County Economic Development Association (
ACEDA) and the Convention and Visitors' Bureau (
CVB) have one vacancy each. The Environmental Quality Advisory Board (
EQAB) has three vacancies, one of which is for a High School Representative. The Traffic Safety Advisory Board (
TSAB) has one vacancy for a High School Representative.
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City Board
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Term of Office
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ACEDA
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Balance of an unexpired term ending on December 31, 2017
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CVB
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Balance of an unexpired term ending on December 31, 2018
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EQAB
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Balance of an unexpired term ending on December 31, 2016 and an unexpired term ending on December 31, 2018. Term for the High School Representative is a 1 year term commencing at the time of appointment
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TSAB
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One year term commencing at time of appointment for a High School Representative
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Interested residents must complete a Boards and Commissions Application available on the City Clerk's departmental website or by visiting
www.oakridgetn.gov/online/cityclerk/bcelections. Applicants may also attach additional documents that includes cover letters, references, and resumes. The application allows residents to choose and rank their top three board choices for membership consideration.
To be considered, completed applications must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by
5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016; late applications will not be considered.
The election to fill the aforementioned vacancies is scheduled to occur at the July 11, 2016 City Council Meeting.
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CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY AT A.K. BISSELL PARK
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The fireworks display, sponsored by the City of Oak Ridge, will begin at
10 p.m. on Monday, July 4th. The display will be shot from
A.K. Bissell Park.
The fireworks will be accompanied by music played live on-site by
Merle 96.7 FM. Radio host Jack Ryan will be transmitting live from the park beginning at 6 p.m. and will conclude the live broadcast with a patriotic medley as the fireworks are shot. The countdown to the fireworks begins at
9:30 p.m. Listeners can tune their radios to 96.7 Merle FM and enjoy the show.
The
Oak Ridge Community Band will perform its annual 4th of July concert at the A.K. Bissell Park Pavilion beginning at
7:30 p.m.
Happy Independence Day! USA! USA! USA!
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OAK RIDGE RECEIVES $500,000 FOR HOUSING UPGRADES
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The
City of Oak Ridge has received a
$500,000 HOME Program grant from
the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) that will be used to renovate over 60 single-family
homes located in the city.
The
HOME program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and
administered in part in Tennessee by THDA.
The HOME grant funding will allow Oak Ridge to replace electrical wiring systems, wall insulation and install double-paned windows for the targeted homes, which date back to the World War II era and the city's role in the Manhattan Project. The city's efforts are being carried out in conjunction with the Make Oak Ridge Energy Efficient (MORE2) project, which is
performing energy retrofits for 229 homes in the designated neighborhoods.
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SECRET CITY FESTIVAL: GREAT SUCCESS
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Photo Credit: Rob Welton Photography
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The Secret City Festival was a resounding success with over 5,000 tickets sold! Plus the many more that enjoyed the numerous, other attractions earlier in the festival.
The City of Oak Ridge wants to thank everyone who participated, sponsored and attended the event. Without such a strong community, the Secret City Festival wouldn't be the same.
We hope to see you next year!
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SOFTBALL AND KICKBALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
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Team registration for the City of Oak Ridge Recreation & Parks Department Fall 2016 softball and kickball season is now open. Softball leagues for men and a co-ed league will be offered during the fall. Kickball play is co-ed during the fall calendar.
Teams must complete registration paperwork and pay the applicable registration fee by July 18 for early registration pricing. Teams registering after the early deadline may do so until July 25 and will be subject to an additional late fee of $25. Teams must contain a minimum of 9 players, and all players must sign the team's roster in advance to be eligible to participate. Co-ed teams must bat an equal number of males and females during games. Games are scheduled to begin the week of August 8.
Men's softball league will play on Monday nights, co-ed softball leagues will play on Tuesday and Thursday nights, and kickball will play on Wednesday nights. All leagues will take place at Yearwood Park.
For more information, or to obtain the registration paperwork; teams may contact John Harris at 425-3450, or inquire at the front desk of the Oak Ridge Civic Center. Registration materials are due at the front desk of the Civic Center by the registration deadlines.
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The Lavender Festival was another huge success this year!
Visit the Fesitval's
Facebook page for photos and videos from this year's event.
Thank you for everyone's support!
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NIGHT GOLF AT CENTENNIAL GOLF COURSE
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NIGHT GOLF at Centennial Golf Course
- Friday, July 15th
- Friday, August 12th
- Friday, September 9th
9 Hole walking Night Golf event
$40 per Golfer
Includes Green Fee, 1 Glow Ball and 2 Drink Tickets
Register in the Golf Shop or Call
865.483.2291
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200 South Tulane Ave
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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