What happened on Sunday, 02 February 2025
Two speakers at an El Centro event encouraged residents to celebrate National Library Lovers Month, described offerings for families and children, and urged the public to visit the library for programs including Tuesday story time.
Mercer Island School District, School Districts, Washington
The Mercer Island School District board accepted Superintendent Fred Rundle's annual summative evaluation after extended public comment that included multiple speakers praising his leadership and at least one board director voting in opposition.
Mercer Island School District, School Districts, Washington
Board finance staff told the Mercer Island School District board that December spending outpaced the fiscal‑year proportion and that, absent more revenue, the district could face a projected shortfall described in the presentation as roughly $2.5 million to $3 million next year.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Staff presented the annual growth policy status: the county’s FY allocation equates to 805 new dwellings (1.9% of prior-year housing stock) with a 70/30 growth-area/rural split; commissioners asked for cumulative two‑year figures and signaled interest in advising the Board of County Commissioners if desired.
Mercer Island School District, School Districts, Washington
The Mercer Island School District board approved the validation phase of a progressive design‑build contract for the Merrie Wade Pool project, funded largely by the district's CapTech levy plus a King County grant. The validation phase is budgeted at about $145,000; the contract includes a maximum price ceiling to be set after validation.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The commission approved a concept development plan for the Willows Road Business Park to allow the applicant to pursue a comprehensive water and sewer plan amendment, but deferred detailed concept site plan approval pending additional material from Transportation Department/TEC and set a follow-up hearing date.
Fremont County School District # 2, School Districts, Wyoming
Fremont County School District #2 officials agreed by consensus to publish a notice of intent to adopt rules implementing Wyoming's recent concealed-carry legislation for the 2025-26 school year and to schedule a public hearing and a subsequent board vote.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The commission approved a preliminary subdivision plan for Crossings at Riverside Farm (43 lots) but required the applicant to return for approval of successive phases for school APF and annual growth policy compliance; one commissioner voted no.
South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois
Local towing business representatives told the City Council the proposed contract would favor an outside company; council approved a revised tow agreement intended to rotate local firms and allow stricter enforcement for firms that decline calls.
Events, Broward County, Florida
A staff member announced that the deadline to register or update voter information for the municipal election on March 11, 2025, is Feb. 10; the election will fill city commission seats in districts B, C and E.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
County planning staff presented a timeline and scope for zoning map rezones and comprehensive zoning ordinance text revisions to implement the newly adopted comprehensive plan; staff plans public hearings in mid‑May and an accelerated work session schedule.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Summary of formal motions and outcomes recorded by the Planning Commission on April 27, including concept and preliminary approvals and a consistency finding for MetCom’s CIP. Where the transcript recorded a mover/second and outcome, those are summarized; formal roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the transcript.
Northampton City, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
The Northampton City Council Committee on City Services on Feb. 3 gave a positive recommendation to appoint Randy Sailor to the city’s Transportation and Parking Commission and set a special meeting to interview a Housing Authority candidate.
Fishery Management Council, Pacific, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
A Port of Grays Harbor presentation described a proposed wave‑to‑hydrogen pilot five miles offshore near Westport that would test an electrolyzer‑equipped floating device. Presenters said the project team is seeking DOE funding and planned a May 2027 deployment window for an initial test season; committee members raised concerns about anchoring,
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
City planners and consultants updated the Public Infrastructure and Utilities Committee on the Transit St. Louis Transportation and Mobility Plan, reporting extensive public engagement and draft work on a Safety Action Plan, a street design framework and policy review; no formal decisions were taken.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
St. Mary's County planning staff announced the kickoff for a North County Town Center small-area planning effort covering Charlotte Hall, Mechanicsville, New Market and Golden Beach, and said the first public meeting is scheduled for May 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Charlotte Hall Library.
Hawkins County, Tennessee
The Hawkins County Road Committee approved the county's road-name list for 02/2025 and discussed a resident’s request for a new or extended culvert (tile) and road work near New Salem Church; committee members agreed to inspect the site.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The commission approved a family-conveyance minor subdivision in Chaptico (Lacey) that creates one additional lot on a private road, conditioned on recorded access and maintenance agreements and compliance with the subdivision ordinance.
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
The Transportation and Commerce Committee adopted a committee substitute and two amendments to Board Bill 155 on Jan. 30, clarifying prevailing-wage reporting, enforcement and workforce-utilization goals for public projects and setting the project threshold in amendment 1 at $400,000, with SLDC to set apprentice percentages consistent with the city disparity study.
Fishery Management Council, Pacific, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The California Energy Commission told the Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Marine Planning Committee that its SB 605 feasibility work finds wave energy more abundant than tidal energy off California and that nearshore, distributed applications are the most feasible near‑term option.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission approved a concept site plan for a Royal Farms convenience store and fuel canopy in Lexington Park on April 25, voting 4-3 after more than three hours of testimony and deliberation.
Hawkins County, Tennessee
At an organizational meeting, the Hawkins County Road Committee confirmed Charlie Thacker as chairman by acclamation, appointed Jeff Barrett vice chair and nominated Jason Rhodes as secretary.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Planning staff distributed the commission's 2015 annual report, discussed a work program and described an initial countywide housing-capacity model that estimates roughly 25,000 new dwelling units under current septic limits; staff offered to refine assumptions and present follow-up analysis to commissioners.
Fishery Management Council, Pacific, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
Pacific Fishery Management Council Marine Planning Committee co-chairs and staff on Friday discussed next steps for a draft cumulative impacts framework intended to help decision-makers evaluate large‑scale offshore renewable development.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
St. Mary's County Planning Commission approved the preliminary plan for Lighthouse Commons Phase 2, a 25-lot major subdivision in the Piney Point Town Center, finding the proposal met subdivision ordinance criteria and growth policy limits.
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
Board Bill 146, a new lease with Continental Cement Company LLC for riverfront mooring and adjacent land, advanced from committee after Port Authority counsel explained the company qualified for a negotiated new lease rather than an open bid. Committee members asked for additional detail on the pricing discrepancy with a nearby mooring lease.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
The Planning Commission approved a sign permit for Farmers & Merchants Bank at 401 Glen Eyrie Street but required the bank’s logo sign to be non‑illuminated, pin‑mounted, and not installed until the building’s perforated metal panels are in place.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
METCOM staff presented proposed water and sewer capital projects for FY 2011, including the Marley Taylor E&R upgrade; commissioners asked for clearer ties to the facilities plan, funding summaries and project histories and agreed to consider a consistency recommendation at the commission’s next meeting.
Lynn Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Dozens of students and youth organizers at the school committee open‑mic called for dedicated funding for extracurricular clubs and athletics, asking for reliable transportation, equipment replacement, annual club fairs, higher adviser stipends and a standing extracurricular task force.
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
The Transportation and Commerce Committee voted to advance Board Bill 145, a 10-year lease of about 1,600 linear feet of mooring on the Mississippi River to SCF Fleeting LLC, at a first-year rate of $125,000 with 3% annual increases and options to extend. The Port Authority said SCF was the sole bidder and the rate exceeds standard charges.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Developers presented a revised concept plan for Wicomico Shores, a roughly 226‑acre property, emphasizing wetlands protection and the impacts of new state stormwater regulations on developable lots.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Planning Commission found the Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) FY2010–FY2014 Capital Improvement Budget consistent with the county comprehensive plan and the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Plan and authorized a letter to the County Commissioners recommending approval.
Laguna Beach, Orange County, California
The City of Laguna Beach Planning Commission on Feb. 5 unanimously approved design review and coastal permitting for two new fuel‑modification zones — FMZ 16 (Lower Hobo Canyon) and FMZ 19 (Diamond Crestview) — with initial clearing expected as early as spring 2025.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Saint Mary's County Planning Commission voted to ask staff to return CCSP 9132007 (St. Mary’s Crossing) for further consideration when a new traffic study for the St. Andrews Church Road/Wildwood Parkway area is available; the motion passed with one commissioner opposed.
Osceola County, Iowa
The board approved four procedural items including appointing Jeff Loring to the Housing Authority of Osceola County for four years, approving the list for the Condemnation Compensation Commission and engaging bond and disclosure counsel for a proposed up-to-$5 million general obligation note issuance.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The planning commission recommended a zoning text amendment to allow one on-premise freestanding electronic changeable-copy sign per business in certain districts, with limits on animation, brightness, and a prohibition (explicit) on 'shimmering'; recommendation moves to County Commissioners.
Lynn Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
District leaders presented proposed competency determination pathways for cohorts affected by the removal of MCAS as a graduation requirement. The policy would provide course‑based, universal pathway options and a retroactive review process for students from 2003–2024; the subcommittee moved the proposed policy to the full committee.
Cincinnati Public Schools, School Districts, Ohio
Treasurer Jen Wagner reviewed 0-based vs incremental budgeting, student-based vs staff-based allocation, and staffing formulas; a scenario with smaller class sizes was estimated to cost roughly $4.9–5.0 million in additional staffing.
Osceola County, Iowa
Assured Partners presented Osceola County officials with the ISAC pool renewal for employee health benefits, reporting a 2.5% medical premium increase, a 2% dental increase and several voluntary benefit options.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The Planning Commission accepted a request to postpone the Hollywood Auto concept site plan (case 16‑1320004) to a date uncertain because of an upcoming State Highway Administration meeting, and it approved the April 17, 2017 minutes by voice vote.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Planning Commission approved a 289,675‑square‑foot Willows Road Business Park concept plan and accepted a developer proffer to reserve a future 10‑foot dedication for right‑of‑way; discussion centered on existing traffic volumes on Willows Road, funding for widening, and role of state vs. county in implementing major corridor improvements.
Lynn Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
School committee curriculum subcommittee advanced a proposal to pilot an age‑appropriate relationship and health program (STRIVE / Informed Together) for 4th and 5th graders, to be offered during the school day with an opt‑in process for parents and Girls Inc. facilitators delivering the lessons.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The St. Mary’s County Planning Commission approved a concept site plan for a 4,759-square-foot bed and breakfast at 27075 South Sandgate Road in Mechanicsville, voting 5–0 with one recusal and placing a condition that any required road improvements be completed before issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Osceola County, Iowa
The Osceola County board approved the meeting agenda, accepted minutes from the previous meeting and adopted a meeting schedule before voting unanimously to enter a closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c).
Cincinnati Public Schools, School Districts, Ohio
Treasurer Jen Wagner presented Phase 1 costs, Phase 2 savings and a multi-year capital and levy timeline; board discussed renewing a $48 million levy, options to seek new money, the permanent-improvement vs. operational levy choices and facility needs through 2032.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
St. Mary’s County Planning Commission opened a public hearing April 27 on a proposed zoning text amendment to allow wineries in the Rural Preservation District and Residential Low‑density zones, add a winery definition to chapter 90, and create standards for processing, tasting and limited promotional events.
Milford Exempted Village, School Districts, Ohio
Milford beat previously unbeaten Harrison 68-42 at the Harrison High School Activity Center. Milford improved to 15-4 while Harrison fell to 16-1. Announcer Bill Bretz noted career milestones for Milford's Violet Saluga and Harrison's Ally Robertson.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
St. Mary's County Planning Commission members heard a staff introduction to an ordinance that would translate the 2015 Lexington Park Development District plan into new zoning categories, incorporate Navy compatibility tables and noise maps into the county zoning ordinance, and adopt a schedule of work sessions and a June public hearing.
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
City planning staff presented a retail strategy that ranks retail centers by health, proposes targeted interventions (crime prevention, incentives, redevelopment), and recommends metrics for tracking results; council members asked for ward-level priority lists and ROI-oriented implementation steps.
Richland County, Wisconsin
The committee approved the meeting agenda, declared January 14 minutes approved by consent and voted to adjourn; no other formal actions were taken during the session.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
The Virginia House of Delegates held a brief pro forma session in Richmond during which the clerk announced a pro forma calendar to advance second-reading business; members approved a motion to adjourn and reconvene the next day at 10 a.m. by voice vote.
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
Consultants and city staff briefed the council on the newly created infrastructure task force (Build Up Aurora), describing an 18-month research and public-engagement plan aimed at developing voter options for infrastructure funding and coordination with the council.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The commission approved a concept site plan for Saint Mary's Crossing (333 multifamily rental units) with proffers: nine workforce units (one per building), two covered bus shelters and upgraded Johnson Pond Lane for emergency access; several neighbors raised traffic and safety concerns at Route 4.
Cincinnati Public Schools, School Districts, Ohio
Board members pressed for clearer information about where Taft students would be assigned after the district approved a Montessori start-up and removed magnet status; superintendent said current pre-K–5 students can remain but transportation will change.
Aurora City, Douglas County, Colorado
City finance staff told the Aurora City Council an updated year-end close shows a small operating surplus for 2024 but mounting capital shortfalls and a projected 2026 structural gap of about $11.5 million, prompting discussion of staffing, program cuts and new revenue options.
Richland County, Wisconsin
County staff reported on a seized property that remains occupied, described a planned eviction refiling, coordination with city code enforcement over a potentially unsafe stove/fireplace, and noted sheriff execution of any removal would follow a court order; no formal action was taken.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
St. Mary's County Planning Commission voted to recommend a text amendment allowing real estate directional signs off-site for improved residential property, with a sunset clause and limits on wording and removal timing; the recommendation advances to the County Commissioners for a public hearing.
Cincinnati Public Schools, School Districts, Ohio
Superintendent Keisha Murphy presented revised evaluation goals aligned to Ohio standards; board members pushed for SMART targets, a consistent scoring rubric and timing tied to the state report card.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
House Appropriations Committee Chairman opened the session to present committee-recommended amendments to House Bill 1600, the revised biennial budget for FY2024–26; the committee voted unanimously to adopt the resource and subcommittee reports and reported HB 1600 as amended to the House.
Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Santa Fe County’s county manager described a summer program that let county employees receive up to 19 hours of paid administrative leave to complete about 20 hours of exterior operations training for volunteer fire and emergency roles.
2025 Legislature VA, Virginia
A Senate committee in Richmond adopted subcommittee amendments to Senate Bill 800 that would provide roughly $1 billion in one-time tax rebates, expand tax relief, and fully fund a large Medicaid forecast increase while forwarding the amended bill to the floor by a unanimous electronic vote, 15-0.
South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois
Summary of motions, ordinances and resolutions approved or acted on at the Jan. 21 council meeting, with key details and next steps.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
At its April 24 meeting, the St. Mary's County Planning Commission confirmed the Lexington Park Development District boundary in one area, directed staff to include an adjusted Cecil's Mill parcel in the district, and asked staff to correct land‑use map layers and labels in the downtown focus area before the next meeting.
Richland County, Wisconsin
The Richland County Finance and Executive Committee discussed creating an ethics board for elected officials and whether employee ethics should be enforced by ordinance or by the county employee handbook, and directed staff to prepare drafts and clarify overlaps with existing policies before a full-board decision by mid-March.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
Manuel Alvarado said flames forced an early-morning evacuation and that he and his family "lost everything," and he thanked FEMA, the SBA and volunteers helping survivors.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The St. Mary's County Planning Commission voted to accept a staff report and recommend that the Board of County Commissioners carry forward the county's Annual Growth Policy, continuing the policy's dwelling‑approval caps and growth‑area priorities for fiscal year 2016.
South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois
Council approved participation in a Craftsman Character internship program with South Beloit High School (through Lincoln Academy) to place upperclassmen in Streets and Wastewater rotations from late January through May.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The St. Mary's County Planning Commission reviewed the recommended FY13–18 capital improvement plan, including a $7.5 million pay‑go placeholder for Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) response and actions on routine minutes and transmittal approvals.
South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois
Council approved claims totaling $517,822.36, which included a roughly $122,000 line item tied to Rock Road work. Staff said additional undercuts and curb repairs increased costs but the contract closed near its original amount.
South Beloit, Winnebago County, Illinois
City council approved an intergovernmental agreement to move police and fire dispatch to Winnebago County, aiming to eliminate call transfers and improve information sharing; tentative go-live date Feb. 24.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
Commission approved the concept site plan for an AutoZone store in Charlotte Hall (TMX zone), finding the project consistent with the comprehensive plan and design objectives; staff will make final adequate public facilities findings before final site plan approval.
St. Mary's County, Maryland
The St. Mary's County Planning Commission approved the April 11 minutes and later approved a motion to adjourn; both actions were recorded without roll-call tallies in the transcript.