Tom Blodgett
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Median prices up more than 30% in four Gilbert ZIP codes
Here's what you need to know about Gilbert's residential real estate market in March. → Read More
Gilbert ambulance data shows improved response, costs
Nine months into the town running ambulance service, early data indicates the town is providing faster service and doing it at a lower cost than was previously being achieved. → Read More
Town looks ahead to next phases of Gilbert Regional, Desert Sky parks
Gilbert officials have presented in different forums this spring an updated look at what the parks might become in the next few years. → Read More
Gilbert summer camp guide 2022
Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options to choose from in the Gilbert area. → Read More
Gilbert feels economic pinch along with rest of US as it prepares for bond sales
Gilbert can point to a sterling employment recovery, but inflation and supply chain woes know no municipal boundaries and are affecting town business, experts said. → Read More
Wicked Rain, bar with Pacific Northwest theme, opens in Gilbert
The Pacific Northwest craft beer bar has a selection of beers from more than 30 breweries rotating on draft → Read More
Gilbert breaks ground on town’s largest-ever capital improvement project
The town of Gilbert broke ground March 1 on a reconstruction and expansion of the North Water Treatment Plant, a critical infrastructure piece as the town approaches build-out, officials said. → Read More
Little-known provision poses $1.1B threat to school funding heading into Arizona legislative session
Arizona's constitutional aggregate expenditure limit puts $1.1 billion of school districts' funding in their current budgets at risk. → Read More
Independent investigation clears town of political bias allegations
An outside law firm has cleared town officials of allegations that some staff members targeted employees for their political beliefs and used town resources to further their personal political agendas. → Read More
Opening of 320-acre Mesa complex buoys Gilbert youth sports tourism
A 320-acre entertainment complex with an emphasis on sports facilities, claiming to be the largest in North America, is set to open in January near Gilbert, and the town is hoping to reap the benefits. → Read More
Thomason announces spring retirement as Higley USD superintendent, board hears remote learning plans
Saying his heart will always be with Higley USD, Mike Thomason announced plans to retire as the school district’s superintendent this spring at the July 15 governing board meeting → Read More
Gilbert will let mask order expire, but county’s regulation stays in place
The town of Gilbert’s face mask order will be allowed to expire at 5 p.m. July 19, but residents must still stay covered under Maricopa County’s regulation. → Read More
USS Arizona submarine sponsor asks Gilbert to be municipal partner
On the occasion of Gilbert’s centennial, the USS Arizona submarine’s sponsor formally asked the town to be the sub’s municipal sponsor → Read More
USS Arizona submarine sponsor asks Gilbert to be municipal partner
On the occasion of Gilbert’s centennial, the USS Arizona submarine’s sponsor formally asked the town to be the sub’s municipal sponsor → Read More
Cynshine Yoga, Pilates & More owner looks to help people through multiple modalities
As the name suggests, George’s Cynshine Yoga, Pilates & More studio in Gilbert Town Square offers several modalities to work with people → Read More
Higley USD governing board approves online curriculum purchase
The Higley USD governing board approved on July 1 the purchase of online curriculum students will use in the coming school year → Read More
Here are the details for Gilbert Public Schools' reopening plan
Gilbert Public Schools plans to return for fall with three options for parents: in person, online or a “flex” model that includes both forms. → Read More
Gilbert cancels Fourth of July celebration, modifies other operations
The Gilbert Parks and Recreation Department has canceled its Fourth of July celebration and announced modifications to parks and pools operations in light of Gov. Doug Ducey’s executive order June 29 pausing openings and large gatherings → Read More
Employee for Sliders Sports Grill at Cactus Yards tests positive for COVID-19
An employee at Sliders Sports Grill, the restaurant concessionaire at Gilbert’s Cactus Yards, has tested positive for COVID-19, according to the restaurant’s parent company. → Read More
Telemedicine helps local practices during pandemic, but future remains unclear
Telemedicine has been a line of service in the health care industry for several years, but the coronavirus pandemic has ignited exponential growth in the past three months → Read More