In this episode of Henry’s Dashboard Dialogues, Mayor Henry Royse sits down with Maureen Carpenter, President & CEO of Barren Inc., to talk about the transformation of Glasgow’s economic landscape.

From major wins like the Tate project to the behind-the-scenes work of attracting and supporting industry, Maureen shares how patience, partnerships, and preparation have positioned the community for long-term success. They also discuss workforce growth, the importance of ready-to-go facilities, and why today’s economic development is about quality jobs and sustainable impact.

A conversation about momentum, vision, and what it really takes to grow a thriving community.

Mayor Henry Royse talks with Wes Billingsley of Glasgow Public Works about the city’s Free Shredder Day (9 a.m.–noon on March 21 at the South Central Bank Ops Center) and Spring Cleanup Week (March 23–27). They explain pickup scheduling by regular garbage routes and allowances made because of recent ice storm damage.

Key rules covered: put items at the right-of-way (edge of the road), bundle tree limbs into 3-foot tied bundles for regular pickup, dried paint is acceptable but no liquid paint, and appliances are not collected by the crew (but can be taken to the landfill free). Items not accepted include pesticides, batteries, asbestos, tires, auto parts, and construction materials such as drywall. Crews may run behind schedule due to high volume but will complete pickups.

Mayor Henry Royse reviews Glasgow’s turnaround in 2025, highlighting major job announcements from Tate Industries, Union Coating and Chemicals, and Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College, and notes the town’s recovery from past controversies.

He previews 2026 projects including the new judicial center, a farmers market, Highway 1297 widening, and the Joyce Driver Aquatic Park.