Amanda Smith Editor-in-Chief Construction in the 5000 and 6000 buildings is proceeding normally, and the east part of the 5000 building, including the parking lot, is now completely gone. Additionally, a small Starbucks will be added to the snack bar in the 5000 building, serving drinks only. Further construction is mostly on schedule, though some… Continue reading Construction continues at BOA
Caelin Bragg Lantern Staff Butler Community College’s Andover project has reached a standstill as it is allowed to begin construction on the 5000 building but has not received permission to build its planned facilities and management building. Butler’s Board of Trustees filed for declaratory action against the City of Andover in May earlier this year,… Continue reading Andover project stalls amid legal hoops
Caelin Bragg Butler Lantern The Butler Community College Board of Trustees have issued a lawsuit against the City of Andover because of the city’s demands for payment of infrastructure improvements at the 5000 building before the college is allowed to expand its campus. The petition from Butler, filed on Thursday, May 16 by Ray Connell, of the El Dorado law… Continue reading Trustees sue Andover following expansion headaches
Caelin Bragg Advertising & Distribution Manager Following a veto by Andover Mayor Ben Lawrence, Andover City Council asked the Andover Planning Commission to further review Butler’s Andover project. Lawrence vetoed Ordinance 1679, the ordinance that would allow Butler to expand its 5000 building to house the classrooms and facilities they are losing in the 6000… Continue reading Mayor vetoes Andover remodel, city council asks for more deliberations
