A couple of months ago, I got to see one of the Starlink satellite trains entering orbit. Starlink is Elon Musk’s system of satellites that are supposed to provide Internet access all over the world. SpaceX has been launching rockets full of satellites for the past three years. Each rocket …
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Council’s January 25 meeting highlights Globe tourism marketing campaign and redistricting Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton (District 4), and Council members Freddy Rios (District 1), Mike Pastor (District 2), Jesse Leetham (District 3), Mariano Gonzalez (District 5), and Fernando Shipley (District 6). …
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Members of the Globe City Council: Mayor Al Gameros, Vice Mayor Mike Stapleton (District 4), and Councilmembers Freddy Rios (District 1), Mike Pastor (District 2), Jesse Leetham (District 3), Mariano Gonzalez (District 5), and Fernando Shipley (District 6). All members were in attendance at this meeting except Vice Mayor Stapleton. …
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A former lease, dating back to the 50’s on the old County shelter facility is a point of contention between the City and the local humane society which held the original lease. The outcome will determine the use of the land and building located below Globe’s cemetery. Cheryl Brazell of …
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November is National Gratitude Month – which makes sense, given it’s Thanksgiving month. Stretching out a focus on gratitude for the full month could only be a good thing. November’s also Native American Heritage Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and National Diabetes Month. But there’s more – it’s also officially …
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Council discusses joining distribution of opioid settlement funds Bill Simms, Globe’s City Attorney, explained that due to the opioid crisis, settlements are being negotiated with pharmaceutical companies and distributors similar to the tobacco industry settlements of around 15 years ago. Globe has the opportunity to agree to join a legal …
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Council opened the meeting by recognizing promotions for Police Commander Charles Haines, Police Lieutenant Steve Williams, Police Detective Sergeant Ivan Kaminsky, and Police Officer Andres Arreola. Council also made the formal declaration of October 17 to 23, 2021, as Arizona Cities and Towns Week. Community swimming pool funding approved, set …
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Council approved moving forward on a conditional use permit for a marijuana dispensary at 2250 E. Highway 60, Suite M, after discussion and hearing public comments. The request will come back at the next meeting, on October 12, for final approval. Dana Burkhardt, the Zoning Administrator, reminded the public that …
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Council approvs a three-month trial of the “activation” of an alley near the Copper Hen to create a public outdoor space called Alley Cat Alley. It is slated to open in the spring Thea Wilshire, representing the I Art Globe group, commented on the proposal. Prior to the meeting, Thea …
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A Town Hall meeting on August 26th brought together government leaders and local agencies to discuss post flooding resources and answer questions from local residents. Held at the Miami High School auditorium, the full town hall meeting is available online. In attendance were representatives of the City of Globe, the …
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