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City says no to hotel on Dogwood parking lot, considers park instead Lurah Lowery, Times-News staff writer Hendersonville City Council Thursday night agreed to cease negotiations for the construction of a hotel on the Dogwood parking lot in downtown. City Manager John Connet said staff members think its the best move since two new hotels have already been approved to be built in downtown. A park will likely be developed there instead, he said. Council members loved the idea that Councilman Jeff Miller floated to them last week of a "mini Central Park" on the lot.  The proposal for the Dog...

Hendersonville City Council spent a combined six hours on Thursday and Friday discussing finances and established their values as well as goals for this year.

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Henderson County (Feb 15, 2021) - Ever felt like reporting a broken sidewalk, icy road or dead tree in the city right of way? Now, telling City Hall is as close as your smart phone.

Work underway for new Green Meadows community sign Hendersonville is moving forward with plans to replace the Green Meadows community sign with a temporary one until a permanent sign can be designed, approved by City Council and built. City Manager John Connet told the council last week that COVID-19, among other reasons he said he wouldn't make excuses for, have delayed the project, which has been talked about for about a year.  The city's new police department building is being constructed in the Green Meadows area. Placing the permanent sign will take more time to develop due to utilit...