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No tax rate hike, but utility increases in proposed Oak Ridge budget
For the fourth straight year, Oak Ridgers' property tax rate is likely to stay the same. That's among the highlights of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget presented by City Manager Randy Hemann to Oak Ridge City Council. A first reading and vote on the budget will take place June 3, followed by the second and perhaps final reading and approval of the budget on June 10.
Oak Ridge brush pickup begins May 6
The Oak Ridge city-wide brush pickup program continues this week. Monday, May 27: Vermont Avenue and side streets, North Tulane AvenueTuesday, May 28: Pennsylvania Avenue and side streets, Outer Drive and side streets from Pennsylvania Avenue to New York AvenueWednesday, May 29: New York Avenue and side streets, Utah Avenue and side streets, Outer Drive from New York Avenue to Michigan Avenue, Orchard Lane and Circle, Orkney RoadThursday, May 30: West Tennessee Avenue, Michigan Avenue and side streets, Kentucky Avenue and side streetsFriday, May 31: Catchup day. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge brush pickup begins May 6
Summer is here: Oak Ridge Community Band's free patriotic concert is Monday
The Oak Ridge Community Band will present its free Memorial Day concert at 7 p.m. Monday, May 27, in A.K. Bissell Park. Family and friends can end the three-day holiday weekend with patriotic music and show their appreciation to the men and women who have served in the military to maintain our freedom.
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