Weather Report – May 4

Weather Report – May 4

Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of April 20, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community Weekly Weather Report Slightly Cooler Temperatures At Start of Week Quick Warm Up by Mid-Week 64 degrees at 3:00 AM, May 2, 2015 Historic Average (for 5/1): 84 HIGH, 66 […]

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Farm Report – May 4

Farm Report – May 4

Week of May 4, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://www.fffsite.org/ (Star of David, 54; Silver Queen 54), Watermelon (Stone Mountain,27; Chris Cross, 33), Eggplant (Florida High Bush, 54; Rosa Bianca, 54), Basil (Genovese, 24) […]

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New Port Richey OKs Another $1 Million for Water Meters

New Port Richey OKs Another $1 Million for Water Meters

New Port Richey City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve nearly $928,530.85 to complete the second phase of water meter replacements. The project is expected to be completed by October 2015. The city currently has 10,240 commercial and residential water meters which require replacement. The new water meters allow for wireless transmission of water usage […]

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Main Street Landing Developer McGurn Asks NPR Council for Tax Financing, $118,000

Main Street Landing Developer McGurn Asks NPR Council for Tax Financing, $118,000

Economic Development Director Mario Iezzoni and Developer Ken McGurn presented a proposal last night to the New Port Richey City Council for an incentive package to spur development at the much maligned “Main Street Landing” site on the west side of the Cotee River on Main Street. The project has been at a standstill since 2007 […]

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Farm Report – April 20, 2015

Farm Report – April 20, 2015

Week of April 20, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_0513f1cb2c694d848ad2da12f3658896.pdf Seedings: Cucumber (Nippon SK, 35), Marigold, 18; Cilantro, 18; Garden Starts: okra, sweet potatoes Harvest Notes:  herbs, arugula, collards, kale, loquats, Vermipost: 15 lbs. […]

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New Port Richey Police Officers Receive Commendation for 2012 Arrest

New Port Richey Police Officers Receive Commendation for 2012 Arrest

Three New Port Richey Police officers were presented awards by the United States Department of Justice Office of Inspector General Council yesterday. Master Patrol Officer Edward Campbell, Detective Greg Williams, and Lieutenant Mike Anderson at a special ceremony April 16 in Tampa for their crucial roles in the high-profile arrest of Roy Antigua in 2012. In July […]

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