What happened on Sunday, 23 March 2025
MONTGOMERY ISD, School Districts, Texas
Consultants told trustees the district's medical and pharmacy claims have trended above premiums, pushing loss ratios high and creating the prospect of double-digit premium increases; the district plans to go to market and consider two-year guarantees and other carriers.
Lewisville, Denton County, Texas
External auditors issued an unmodified opinion on Lewisville's fiscal 2024 financial statements; the City Council accepted the annual comprehensive financial report during the March 17 workshop consent vote.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Staff presented a draft policy to formalize ceremonial recognitions (keys to the city, proclamations, certificates). The plan would reserve keys for nonpolitical honorees, require a supermajority for keys, and set limits on proclamations; commissioners requested tweaks and asked staff to return with recommended numeric limits and a key design.
MONTGOMERY ISD, School Districts, Texas
At a March 18 special meeting, the Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees voted to approve administrative and professional contracts as presented in closed session; the motion carried.
Bellevue School District, School Districts, Washington
Teaching-and-learning leaders told the board that new literacy curricula and professional development show positive early results on DIBELS K–2 measures, while STAR and other indicators remain flat and gaps persist for students with disabilities and Black/African American students.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
City staff proposed a formal donation and in‑kind sponsorship process. Commissioners agreed to a competitive application period, discussed limits and annual budgets, and asked staff to return with historical data and suggested caps.
Bellevue School District, School Districts, Washington
Superintendent outlined a plan to implement $20 million in spending reductions, including school bell-time changes and bus-route consolidations that district staff say will save more than $200,000 and reduce bus miles by about 42,646 per year.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Staff presented a $221,580 holiday lights proposal with new showpieces, park installations and design changes; commissioners asked for options to add more traditional red/green elements, more pole decor, and cost options ahead of a resolution next month.
Haverford Township SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
At its March 20 meeting the Haverford Township board approved disbursements, multiple vendor agreements (IT recycling, Internet, wiring), intergovernmental budgets (DCIU, vocational schools), personnel items and a set of first-read policy motions; a student urged the board to add funding for a full-time emotional-support counselor.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
CBIZ auditors presented the cityinancial audit for fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2024, reporting an unmodified opinion, no findings, and management discussion of strong fund balances.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The City of Sunny Isles Beach accepted a regional procurement award and staff described recent changes to procurement processes including electronic bids, internal approvals for change orders, and vendor outreach efforts.
City of Sunny Isles Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Police say their six‑month red‑light camera program has issued 12,235 notices, that cameras have not caused any reported crashes, and they are proposing two additional intersections for coverage pending commission approval.
Monroe County, Indiana
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted March 13 to reinstate three rezoning petitions and accept the Planning Commission’s public hearing date of March 18.
San Bernardino County, California
The San Bernardino County Communications Office said Kessler Park held an opening ceremony for a new baseball field as part of Bloomington Little League's inaugural event; the transcript excerpt provided no further details about funding, capacity, or participants.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, School Districts, New Jersey
Student representatives from High School North and South reported recent athletic success, club activities and upcoming events including prom, Belonging Day and national competitions.
Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois
At its March 17 meeting the Lake Forest City Council appointed Josh Gerian as Mayor Pro Tem, approved a $1.55 million resurfacing contract and passed an omnibus package of consent items including parks contracts and vendor approvals, all by unanimous votes.
Sports Authority Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Project managers reported the stadium is on schedule, more than a million labor hours have been recorded, seating precast work is underway and workforce participation figures show significant local and minority involvement; officials also highlighted a 15 million-gallon pump station and community workforce programs.
Village of Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
At its March 20 meeting the Village of Hortonville approved a fee resolution for Alonzo Park, awarded a lift-station pump contract, contracted sewer televising and approved an engineering services agreement; the board also adopted an Arbor Week proclamation and accepted the consent agenda.
Sports Authority Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Bridgestone Arena officials reported record attendance and national broadcast exposure for the SEC men’s basketball tournament, and city officials updated the Sports Authority on Nashville’s application to be considered for a WNBA expansion franchise.
Village of Hortonville, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
After more than 20 minutes of discussion that included residents, a county highway commissioner and project engineers, the Village of Hortonville voted to keep the proposed 41-foot Main Street cross section as engineered and maintain the 2026 construction timeline.
Sports Authority Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
The Sports Authority approved a resolution to pay up to $6,000 for seasonal upkeep of the bio-retention basin and green roof at First Horizon Park under an MOU with Metro Water, and adopted a proposed FY26 operating and capital budget and First Horizon Park 4% funding requests totaling about $101,657.
Sports Authority Meetings, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Athletes Unlimited officials told the Sports Authority their four-week Nashville run produced sharp increases in viewership, attendance, merchandise and social engagement, and organizers said the league will return for two more seasons with plans to deepen community partnerships.
Coffee County, Tennessee
Coffee County Health Department director presented a proposed 2025-26 budget that expects some reimbursable lines from the state and a small net county request; travel and utilities increases were noted as likely to rise with a new location.
Monroe County, Indiana
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 20-25-15 authorizing execution of deeds and related documents for transfer of convention center properties to the CIB; county staff said deed restrictions require additional review and any changes would need county council reapproval. The board approved the resolution 3-0.
Lebanon City, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Mayor Sherry L. Capello informed council of the reappointment of Dr. Bartley (Mary Ann) to the City of Lebanon Land Bank for a five-year term effective Feb. 9, 2025; council did not take a confirmation vote at the meeting.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, School Districts, New Jersey
The board approved a district statement reaffirming DEI values and cited legal protections while speakers and community members described programs and supports at risk from federal policy changes.
Metropolitan Council, Agencies, Boards, & Commissions, Executive, Minnesota
Regional administrators told the Metropolitan Council that Amtrak has removed several passenger cars from service due to corrosion and safety risk, suspending the Borealis service to Chicago indefinitely and affecting other routes.
Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
At its March 18 meeting the Watertown Common Council approved two ordinances, authorized a zoning-code rewrite contract, awarded a water-main project, approved annual stormwater reporting, authorized several administrative agreements, and granted a temporary license for Watertown River Fest. Most measures passed unanimously or by voice vote.
Coffee County, Tennessee
Coffee County���s extension office told the Budget & Finance Committee on March 20 that a university benefits-rate change created about $21,000 in savings and the office proposes using the money to make a vacant part-time program assistant position full time.
Metropolitan Council, Agencies, Boards, & Commissions, Executive, Minnesota
Metro Transit staff presented the public art in transit program—an 82-work permanent collection—with details on conservation, anti-graffiti treatments, community partnerships, bus-shelter art, and planned commissions for 2025.
Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois
The Lake Forest City Council voted 8-0 to award a $1,551,740 contract for the 2025 patching and resurfacing program and heard a staff presentation on the city's pavement-management approach, including use of state Motor Fuel Tax funds and a consultant pavement-condition survey.
Lebanon City, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Council was told the city clerk has reviewed Department of Administration files and will seek a Monday-night resolution to dispose of records that have met the Commonwealth's retention schedule; sample retention periods mentioned included six years for insurance policies and five years for safety committee records.
Lebanon City, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Council members reviewed city rules on outdoor trash containers and heard that trash cans must have lids, be stored to the side or rear of properties, and be placed out only the night before pickup when alley access exists; staff said the city handles roughly 600 trash-related cases annually.
Coffee County, Tennessee
Coffee County EMS requested capital funding to buy a new ambulance and explained a large overtime line in its budget is driven by 24-hour shift structure rather than persistent short staffing; department said ARP funds could partially cover purchase and noted long delivery lead times.
State Department of Education, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
The SAC executive committee approved the Feb. 19, 2025 meeting minutes, approved a motion to enter executive session for membership matters, and moved a student candidate forward for full-council consideration; votes were taken by voice and recorded as approved.
Lebanon City, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Resident Abigail Jarbo asked council to reestablish a city-hosted free-exchange program for unwanted items, describing prior multi-neighborhood collection efforts that failed after nonresidents left bulky waste; council members discussed management and alternatives such as church or online swap groups.
Haverford Township SD, School Districts, Pennsylvania
Board heard an update from CB Development about Coopertown and Chatham construction projects, approved change orders and was told a water-main break at Chatham likely predates work and is being processed as an insurance claim.
Coffee County, Tennessee
Coffee County registrar told the budget committee the office needs a flatbed scanner, a book-cradle scanner and new filing cabinets to preserve fragile survey maps and bound record books; she said data-processing fees will cover part of the cost.
California Victim Compensation Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
The California Victim Compensation Board approved routine minutes and contracts, concluded a rulemaking package, and adopted hearing officer recommendations on four Penal Code section 4900 claims, including three compensation awards and one denial.
Three Rivers Local, School Districts, Ohio
The Reversal School District Board of Education voted to approve a three-year contract for Tim Siz as superintendent, effective Aug. 1, 2025, pending background checks and proper certification.
Lebanon City, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Brian Kroll, representing Calvary Chapel's food pantry, told the Lebanon City Council that the pantry supplies about 50 local organizations from a 25,000-square-foot warehouse and can store large donations in a 70-pallet freezer; Fox Trucking donates the warehouse space.
State Department of Education, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
State staff told the SAC executive committee that federal special-education appropriations remain in place under a continuing resolution but that some OSEP monitoring reports are delayed because an approving office is not processing reports.
Coffee County, Tennessee
Library director told the committee the building���s leaking roof and failing pipes caused recent flooding and equipment damage; she requested higher materials spending and pay increases for part-time staff and flagged capital needs for roof and carpet replacement.
Monroe County, Indiana
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance 20-25-09 to add a county donation fund dedicated to the Sofia Travis Community Service Grant Program; the fund will accept donations held by a community foundation and is designated nonreverting. The board approved the ordinance 3-0 and will ratify it at its March 27 meeting.
California Victim Compensation Board, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
The California Victim Compensation Board on March 20 approved staff recommendations to award Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) grants totaling roughly $18 million for fiscal years 2025–26, while directing staff to engage stakeholders and review how shrinking funds are allocated.
San Bernardino County, California
San Bernardino County Communications Office said Arrowhead Regional Medical Center released its first annual report and emphasized a commitment to compassionate, high‑quality care; the transcript excerpt provided no further details of the report.
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, School Districts, New Jersey
Superintendent Dave Aderhold presented a tentative 2025–26 budget that relies on tax levy growth, use of banked cap and spending‑growth adjustments to cover rising health‑care, special‑education and capital costs and to protect programs if federal aid is cut.
Munhall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Munhall Borough Council on March 18 advertised an R‑2 zoning change to allow limited multifamily use, approved a mechanism to adopt an annual fee schedule, authorized a Main Street survey and took several administrative and capital actions including hiring an assistant, purchasing a pickup truck and filling a council vacancy.
Lehi City Council, Lehi, Utah County, Utah
During public comment at a Lehi City Council meeting, a resident praised the city’s fiber internet service, saying multiple devices, remote work and family streaming produced no lag or slowdown.
Metropolitan Council, Agencies, Boards, & Commissions, Executive, Minnesota
On March 26 the Metropolitan Council approved a 2025 unified budget amendment, authorized two technology contracts for asset management and Microsoft licensing, and endorsed the Network Now transit framework, including discontinuation of 50 bus routes and investments to expand service.
Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois
Palos Park staff presented a public draft of a comprehensive rewrite of the village zoning code and sought feedback Tuesday night, highlighting new rules for “traditional lots,” accessory structures, parking, signs and a consolidated planned-unit development process.
Little Miami Local, School Districts, Ohio
Ted Keras, speaking for the Cincinnati Bengals, told Little Miami Panthers students that the team's "Cincy Hat Mission" will deliver Panthers hats and that proceeds will help provide housing for adults with disabilities and benefit the school district. Specifics about funding amounts and timelines were not provided.
Bellevue, King County, Washington
City staff briefed council on state legislative priorities, infrastructure and Grand Connection funding requests, and a revenue forecast showing a multi‑billion-dollar shortfall that could affect transportation and operating budgets.
Coffee County, Tennessee
The Coffee County Budget & Finance Committee on March 20 approved three budget amendments moving existing school funds to cover benefit increases, an interim director contract and vacation payout for a former director after members debated whether more public explanation of the dismissal is needed.
Bellevue, King County, Washington
City staff reported growth in the Keep Bellevue Beautiful program: 60 Adopt A Street adopters covering 48.56 miles, 13 city cleanup events since 2023, and 5,788 shopping carts returned since April 2023. Staff said program remains information-only during the March 18 meeting.
Munhall, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
At the March 18 Munhall Borough Council meeting, resident Heather Michaels urged officials to resolve whether the lane in front of her home on Kirk Street is a private easement or a borough road after a landslide and repeated parking disputes; the borough solicitor said he will research deeds and consult the engineer and public works director.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
The board read several items for consideration at an upcoming Tuesday meeting — including a reappointment, ordinance revisions, zoning changes, grant applications and resolutions — but did not record final votes at the March 20 session.
Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois
Council members proclaimed Lake Forest Day for Aug. 6, 2025; a presenter described local arts programming and partnerships, and council noted Lake Forest High School's hockey JV Gold state championship won March 16.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
County staff presented a multi‑year plan and ballpark cost estimates for replacing the Wausau highway shop, recommended potential next steps and said offers to purchase potential relocation sites will be brought to the full board in April for decision.
Bellevue, King County, Washington
After interviewing five finalists, the Bellevue City Council voted to appoint Claire Suma Dewaria to fill the remainder of Position 5, effective April 1 and contingent on the incumbent's March 28 resignation.
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
County staff and commission members reported training-facility planning paused pending Code of Virginia review, two firefighter I classes underway with ~40 students each, BFIS risk assessor station visits, and response-coverage statistics showing most agencies meeting service agreements.
Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
The Watertown Common Council voted unanimously on March 18 to approve placing an order for a replacement ladder truck and to amend the resolution so the vehicle is not scheduled to arrive before Jan. 1, 2028.
Marathon County, Wisconsin
County staff proposed a flexible, short‑term repair strategy to keep ice available next season and discussed a separate federal grant application for a safe room; supervisors asked for stronger user‑group fundraising commitments and fee options.
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Commission members said existing ordinance language and a fee schedule must be clarified before departments can begin fire billing; a committee will research ordinance status and prepare proposed rates for the next meeting.
Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund Board, Boards and Commissions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
Uinta Basin Technical College staff described new and existing workforce programs — CDL classes, energy services, welding, electrical and a Workforce Promise of soft‑skills badges — and described Custom Fit reimbursement options for local businesses.
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
County staff reported progress toward DEA registration and controlled-substance readiness for the drug-box program, scheduled compliance deadline April 15; a virtual town hall March 27 was announced.
Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund Board, Boards and Commissions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
Utah Division of Air Quality staff told the Uinta Basin Collaborative that EPA declined to grant a second attainment extension for ozone, moving much of the basin to moderate nonattainment; the division and county filed for reconsideration and a stay while related methane rules and state plans are developed.
Pittsylvania County, Virginia
Pittsylvania County Fire and Rescue Commission voted to send a $4,000 capital reserve fund request to the Board of Supervisors to help replace a county response vehicle that was declared a total loss after a Jan. 5 crash.
Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund Board, Boards and Commissions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
Anne Hyer of the Bettering Human Life Foundation told Uinta Basin meeting attendees that the group is financing local entrepreneurs with low-interest loans to expand liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) access and credit plans for households and schools in Kenya and Ghana.
Lewisville, Denton County, Texas
At its March 17 workshop, the Lewisville City Council approved a special-use ordinance to add outdoor courts for Feather Smash LLC, two alternative-standard requests for quick-serve/delivery-oriented development and landscaping, appointed a new arts board member, and authorized settlement payments in eminent-domain matters totaling $1,056,000.
Bellevue School District, School Districts, Washington
Three speakers during public comment urged the district to add a bilingual ASL–English program, called for better literacy supports and screening, and raised allegations about IEP enforcement and a CPS-related complaint process.
Lewisville, Denton County, Texas
Emergency management staff introduced Community Champions, a three-part neighborhood resilience curriculum to start in April and May, aimed at building local preparedness and establishing volunteer engagement pathways including CERT coordination.
Department of Homeland Security
An unnamed staff member said U.S. Coast Guard crews offloaded about 22.5 tons (45,000 pounds) of cocaine and 50 pounds of marijuana at Port Everglades, a seizure valued at about $517 million.
Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas
City presenters said Grand Prairie will demolish the old City Hall annex and the Finance Administration Building to make way for a council-approved downtown redevelopment concept that includes housing, retail and entertainment.
State Department of Education, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
Executive committee members met with Special Olympics representatives and discussed using Unified Sports programming, Healthy Athletes screenings and community programs to support transition-age students and increase inclusion; the committee asked Special Olympics Connecticut for a one‑page resource and contact list for district outreach.
Bellevue School District, School Districts, Washington
The board approved a $1,795,000 construction contract for Newport High School concessions, approved a $710,864.13 change order for the Newport main replacement project, and authorized staff to list a 10.11‑acre parcel (222405‑9024) for sale after concluding the site is unusable for school purposes.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
Following contractor testimony about unclear licensing status and certification bottlenecks, the council voted to file an emergency rule and expedited permanent rulemaking to clarify effective dates and provide a limited exception for work on certain engineered fire-extinguishing systems.
Lewisville, Denton County, Texas
After a recent water-main break and boil-water notice, emergency management staff told the council they reviewed Everbridge results, found primarily account- and delivery-method issues, and plan to adopt shorter SMS messaging, avoid geofencing for some events and pursue IPAWS for wide-area wireless alerts.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
After a daylong hearing and hours of public testimony, the Washington State Building Code Council voted 10–2 to direct commercial and residential energy code tags to use annual metered site energy as the metric for the 2024 code cycle, rejecting a proposal to adopt source-energy metrics now.
Bellevue School District, School Districts, Washington
Secondary math leaders highlighted improved interim assessment results across middle and high school grades, piloted Algebra 1 support for newcomers, and described classroom practices — Desmos companion pages, building‑thinking‑classroom strategies and complex instruction — aimed at engagement and equity.
San Bernardino County, California
The San Bernardino County Communications Office said the county newsletter reminded residents that the tax filing deadline is approaching and directed readers to the county bulletin for details; the transcript did not specify an exact date.
Lehi City Council, Lehi, Utah County, Utah
During public comment, a resident said a new fiber internet service reduced their household internet costs by about 75%, improved upload speeds needed for remote work and online schooling, and prompted neighbors to sign up.
Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas
Grand Prairies eighth annual Big Event sent over 1,500 volunteers to more than 100 locations for yard work, gardening and other assistance to residents unable to do the work themselves. The program, introduced to the city by Mayor Pro Tem Georgia Clemson, involves schools, businesses and civic groups.
Lehi City Council, Lehi, Utah County, Utah
During public comment at a Lehi City Council meeting, a resident said switching to fiber eliminated annual contract renewals, removed data caps and improved speeds for a household working remotely; installation and upfront pricing were also praised.
Humboldt County, Iowa
Humboldt County supervisors approved a set of routine infrastructure and administrative items, including a MidAmerican permit to replace four utility poles, a pavement‑marking award to Local Traffic Services, a public hearing date for the FY26 secondary road budget, acceptance of the 2025 emergency management plan, and a 5% health‑insurance premium/self‑funding increase.
City of St. Paul Park, Washington County, Minnesota
The City of St. Paul Park City Council voted 3-0 on March 20, 2025, to post and fill a part-time Community Service Officer position at a starting wage of $20 per hour. Council and staff discussed duties, complaint procedures, and pay competitiveness before the unanimous vote.
Durham Public Schools, School Districts, North Carolina
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education on Monday heard a staff summary of an online community engagement process ahead of Superintendent Dr. Pascal Lewis’s recommended budget, and received two public comments urging higher staff pay and a closer review of contracts.
Utah Public Service Commission, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah Public Service Commission heard multi‑day testimony this week in the Rocky Mountain Power general rate case (Docket No. 24‑035‑04) on whether the utility may recover sharply higher excess liability insurance premiums and how those costs should be shared across states.
Utah Public Service Commission, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
Rocky Mountain Power asked the Utah Public Service Commission to let it recover sharply higher wildfire excess liability insurance premiums, saying the market had shifted after recent large wildfire liabilities; DPU experts and outside actuaries told the commission some of the increase is likely tied to company-specific paid losses and court verdicts rather than only to generalized market risk.
New Franklin, Summit County, Ohio
New Franklin City Council asked for more time on a proposed contract with Envision Group LLC after members and residents raised questions about scope, cost and whether sewer tie‑in requirements would create burdens for roughly 50 homes on State Route 93. Two unrelated finance resolutions passed unanimously.
Humboldt County, Iowa
Supervisors heard extended discussion about whether jailers, deputies and secondary‑roads staff who worked during a courthouse closure should receive overtime. The board directed staff to clarify policies in the county employee handbook and involve department heads in the rewrite.
Respiratory Care Board of California, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
The Dental Hygiene Board of California on March 22 provisionally approved a new Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene proposed by California Baptist University and took several other actions on education programs, regulatory language and board leadership.
State Department of Education, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
Talley Youth Justice Institute staff briefed the Connecticut State Advisory Council for Special Education executive committee on its draft strategic plan, two new work groups focused on school-based and prevention services, and legislative recommendations tied to House Bill 6951 and House Bill 7109.
Belvidere CUSD 100, School Boards, Illinois
A district representative described Belvidere CUSD 100's AI Parent Guide, saying it prioritizes student data privacy, ethical use, and annual updates while outlining core principles for classroom use.
Cary, McHenry County, Illinois
Members of the Village of Cary Zoning, Planning and Appeals received training on the legal basis for zoning, distinctions among map/text amendments, conditional uses and variations, and on public‑hearing procedures and findings of fact.
Respiratory Care Board of California, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
The board received its periodic enforcement and licensing reports showing consumer complaints, citation and fine totals, licensing counts, exam pass rates and continuing education audit findings; members discussed enforcement guidelines, reporting and outreach to programs.
Mountain View Whisman, School Districts, California
In addition to a literacy update and a staff-housing discussion, trustees unanimously approved several formal items: a resolution affirming support for LGBTQ+ students, the second interim budget report, a contract award for network equipment and the consent agenda (with one item pulled).
Franklin Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Councilors paused final acceptance of the Ladera/Cardinal Ridge submission after staff found the signed development agreement and recorded plan reflected an earlier underground stormwater design and outstanding questions about maintenance and ownership.
Franklin Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
At its March 19 meeting the Borough Council of Franklin Park approved minutes, accepted financial and public-safety reports, adopted a proclamation for National Library Week, authorized equipment purchases and contract awards, and tabled a major subdivision application.
Franklin Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
The Borough Council of Franklin Park on March 19 voted to table a revised final supplemental subdivision application (S F-205-01) submitted by Leterra Holdings LLC for Cardinal Ridge at 2570 Alton Drive, citing incomplete materials and unanswered staff and planning-commission items including stormwater details, HOA documents and side elevations.
Provo City Other, Provo, Utah County, Utah
Parks and Recreation staff told TMAC they intend to develop a recreational-trail master plan that will explicitly address micro‑mobility (e‑bikes, scooters, e‑dirt bikes) and clarify trail etiquette, enforcement and design for shared‑use sections such as the Provo River Trail.
Mountain View Whisman, School Districts, California
The Mountain View Whisman School District Board of Trustees selected a new superintendent in closed session March 22; the board said it will negotiate a contract with the candidate and place a draft contract on the April 3 agenda for public review and approval.
Respiratory Care Board of California, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California
Board members, staff and public commenters discussed whether and how the Dental Hygiene Board can interpret dental hygiene scope of practice (RDH/RDHAP), and how subject-matter experts are used in enforcement and policy work.
Mountain View Whisman, School Districts, California
District staff described a districtwide shift to a structured, 'science of reading' curriculum and expanded intervention plans; parents and public commenters urged more support for third- through fifth-grade students, English learners and families needing local special-education advisory access.
Mountain View Whisman, School Districts, California
After a consultant update on occupancy and operations, the board approved making approximately $29 million available to consider buying the land under the district's staff housing. Community members raised questions about tenant composition, reporting and financial transparency.
Other Public Meetings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
Commission staff reported six downtown administrative approvals and highlighted an upcoming facade restoration project on Northwest Eighth Street; no formal actions were taken.
Cary, McHenry County, Illinois
The Zoning, Planning and Appeals board recommended approval of the final plat for the Ridgefield Park plan unit development (village case 25ZPA03001), which will create individual lots and easements for a 38-unit residential project.
Franklin Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Council members and staff discussed pursuing home-rule status or municipal authorities to raise revenue without increasing property taxes, potential impacts on stormwater fees and state-road maintenance costs, and plans for a public hearing in June.
Franklin Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Residents from Franklin Ridge and Bridal Ridge told council they received a March 13 letter saying the borough plans to remove 14 blue spruce at the border of Oakleaf Lane and Reeskind Road; homeowners offered to maintain trees and called enforcement selective.
DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
Following an executive session to interview candidates for an interim superintendent, the board returned to open session and voted to begin a search process with external consultants to fill the superintendent vacancy.
Franklin Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
At its March 19 meeting the Borough Council of Franklin Park read and approved a proclamation designating April 2025 as National Library Week and encouraged residents to visit local libraries including Northland Public Library and Explorers Resources.
DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
The Deming Public Schools Board on March 20 approved multiple routine and action items including out-of-state student travel, budget adjustments, policy amendments, school closures, technology procurements and the audit acceptance.
DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
Deming Public Schools trustees approved multiple technology purchases and E-Rate projects and accepted the district's technology inventory audit finding about 418 missing items out of roughly 18,000 assets.
DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
External auditors presented the district's fiscal-year 2023–24 audit, issued an unmodified (clean) opinion on the financial statements, and reported a material reporting adjustment related to accounting for bond proceeds; the board accepted the audit.
DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
Board voted to authorize transition of Memers (Vista/Members) Valley High into a program within Deming High School to reduce stigma, streamline operations and expand student access; board also approved formal closure of the school site at the county detention center.
DEMING PUBLIC SCHOOLS, School Districts, New Mexico
School staff described curriculum and credit changes to align Deming Early College High School with provisions in House Bill 171, including reducing total required credits from 26 to 24, adopting integrated math sequences and relying on dual-credit pathways for elective requirements.
Torrance City, Los Angeles County, California
Ashley Washington, a bus operator, said she joined Torrance for the chance to work in a smaller city, described a more community-oriented riding base, and said she is studying public administration while trying to retain her city job to advance internally.
Provo City Other, Provo, Utah County, Utah
City engineers briefed TMAC on multiple capital projects: a 20 North Ridge bridge project (plans at 90%), refuge islands, school-area sidewalk work, CDBG-funded traffic signal at 1500 North/400 East and a multiuse path on 600 South tied to the university bridge work.
Finance, Senate, Committees, Legislative, Minnesota
The Minnesota Senate Finance Committee recommended passage of Senate File 1346, sponsored by Sen. Bolden, to add scuba certification, equipment and permit conditions for workers who remove aquatic plants after two recent drownings; fiscal impacts are small and agencies say they can absorb costs.
Other Public Meetings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
The Downtown Design Commission approved replacement of three existing EMD Level 2 signs at Bricktown Ballpark with same-size EMD3 (fully digital) displays; staff said the change is a like-for-like swap and recommended approval.
Uintah Basin Revitalization Fund Board, Boards and Commissions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
Representative Christine Watkins and Senator Kevin Winterton briefed the Uinta Basin Collaborative on 2025 legislation affecting technical-college planning and funding, geologic carbon-storage authority, and a three-year severance surcharge to fund local road impacts.
Provo City Other, Provo, Utah County, Utah
Provo City staff described this year’s road maintenance program, including crack sealing slated to start in the next two weeks, microsurfacing planned for July–August and targeted road rehab on Third South, Canyon Road and other collectors.
San Bernardino County, California
Residents and local speakers marked the grand opening of the Bloomington Dream Field, praising its new concrete, turf surface and a signature 'Blue Monster' wall and crediting San Bernardino County and local organizers for bringing the project to the community; funding amounts were not specified.
Other Public Meetings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma
The Downtown Design Commission approved a proposed new sign at 401 North Hudson Avenue after staff said the proposed and existing signs total about 272 square feet, under the 400-square-foot cap in the sign code; the applicant was not present and there was no public comment.
Provo City Other, Provo, Utah County, Utah
Provo’s Transportation Mobility Advisory Committee voted to recommend the draft active-transportation maps to the Planning Commission after members discussed design flexibility, funding and several route-specific questions.
Newburgh City School District, School Districts, New York
A brief Personnel Committee meeting on March 20 voted by voice to go into executive session and then voted to adjourn; the transcript does not identify movers, seconds, or the topics discussed in the closed session.
MONTGOMERY ISD, School Districts, Texas
CTE director Amy Vance summarized department growth — including rising industry‑based certifications and junior‑high pipeline efforts — and announced she will not return next year; trustees and staff thanked her for four years of service.
Town of Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut
Waterbury area fire chiefs and municipal officials told the NVCOG the regional fire training school has been delayed for decades; attendees urged renewed political effort and agreed to form a committee to coordinate advocacy with the Waterbury Area Chiefs Association.
Town of Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut
NVCOG staff reported progress on acquisition and planning for Kinneytown Dam removal, said engineering firm GEI has begun data collection, and announced multiple funding requests and a community meeting in Seymour to discuss next steps.
MONTGOMERY ISD, School Districts, Texas
A local parent urged the Montgomery ISD Board of Trustees to take a public stand against House Bill 3 (described in the comment as a school voucher bill), saying it would drain public funds and destabilize teacher retirement funds.
MONTGOMERY ISD, School Districts, Texas
Trustees approved the names Montgomery ISD Career and Technical Education Center and Montgomery ISD Agricultural Science Center and endorsed branding the complex as the DEN (Discover, Explore, Navigate). The naming followed a community committee and district survey.
Town of Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut
The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments voted to endorse the Waterbury Urban Area congestion management plan, adopt Title VI and public‑participation updates, endorse a land‑banking agreement for Kinneytown Dam, and approve a lease for new office space at 207 West Main Street.
Town of Naugatuck, New Haven County, Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Transportation project staff updated the Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments on plans to replace the I‑84/Route 8 "Mixmaster" interchange in Waterbury, presenting two alternatives and next steps in the environmental review process.