THE CITY OF OAK RIDGE
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HERE'S WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE CITY OF OAK RIDGE!
MAKE OAK RIDGE ENERGY EFFICIENT
The Make Oak Ridge Energy Efficient (MORE2) Program hosted a kickoff event for Oak Ridge residents Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Oak Ridge Civic Center. The event was an opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about this new program for qualified, low-income residents in our community. Information on other energy saving programs was available for those who do not qualify for the MORE2 program.

The City of Oak Ridge is kicking off the MORE2 program to perform whole-home, deep energy retrofits for 229 qualified residents in homes that are at least 20 years old. The project goal is to reduce electrical energy usage in all-electric homes to improve the quality of life for lower income residents and homeowners by significantly increasing the efficiency and comfort of their homes.

Attendees at this event received energy saving items and low to no-expense energy saving practices material to immediately improve energy savings in their homes.
For more information about this project or to apply please visit: www.MakeOREE.com or call (865) 375-4656.

PLANNING FOR MANHATTAN PROJECT NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK UNDERWAY

Community leaders met on Friday, April 8th to discuss the future plans of the  Manhattan Project National Historic Park (MPNHP) Tracy Atkins , the Interim MPNHP Superintendent, was in attendance and shared plans with Oak Ridge City Mayor  Warren Gooch , City Manager  Mark Watson and Roane County Mayor  Ron Woody . Discussion covered potential Visitors' Center locations as well as incorporation of the Friendship Bell.  Niki Nicholas , the acting Manager of the MPNHP and Superintendent of Big South Fork and Obed, provided a brief update on upcoming events happening at the park.

For more information about the upcoming events, visit:  https://www.nps.gov/mapr/index.htm. You can also pick up a print copy of the Park Newspaper at the  American Museum of Science of Energy located at 300 S Tulane Ave. 

SECRET CITY FESTIVAL UNDERWAY
Planning for the Secret City Festival has commenced! The Festival will be from June 10-11 .

Charlie Daniels Band will be headlining on Friday, and  Grand Funk Railroad will headline on Saturday.

Other attractions will include:
  • Battle of Normandy Reenactment
  • Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association Historic Display
  • Petting Zoo
  • Science Village
  • Acro Dunk
  • and much more!
For more information please visit:  http://www.secretcityfestival.com/ 

OAK RIDGE PLANNING COMMISSION DEFINES MISSION STATEMENT


The Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission is currently defining their Mission Statement and Vision Statement in recent work sessions. These definitions will provide the framework and goals that the ORMPC plans to achieve. 

Pictured left are ORMPC members reviewing a plat for the Main Street Mall Development. Photo credit:  John Huotari/Oak Ridge Today.

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