What happened on Thursday, 23 October 2025
Albany City, Linn County, Oregon
On Oct. 22, 2025, the Albany City Council upheld the planning commission's May denial of a conditional-use request to operate an outpatient drug- and alcohol-treatment center at 506 Ferry Street Southwest, citing that the applicant on appeal remained the for‑profit entity that applied to the planning commission.
Olmsted County, Minnesota
Board approved a $200,000 allocation to Channel One to distribute food to Olmsted County SNAP recipients if federal SNAP and WIC food benefits are not funded due to an ongoing federal shutdown; staff outlined program impacts and timelines.
Marin County, California
The Board of Supervisors approved multiple consent calendars and resolutions, granted remote participation for Supervisor Milton Peters, appointed members to boards and commissions, and scheduled adoption of the tobacco ordinance for Nov. 18.
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners for Baltimore City approved several license transfers, hardship extensions and a new restaurant license at its Oct. 23 meeting; items included 90- and 180-day hardship extensions, transfers of existing Class B licenses and one new Class B restaurant license with live entertainment.
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The commission approved conditional‑use permits for two massage therapists to operate as independent contractors in salon suites; staff required proof of state licensure, appointment records and adherence to public entry via shared common areas.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
Deputy Superintendent Nancy Lamont presented a proposed High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED/GED) course set for students in the district’s online expulsion and alternate-education programs, saying it would allow some students to be coded as completers rather than dropouts.
Marin County, California
The Board of Supervisors voted to introduce an ordinance that would establish a $12 minimum price on commercial tobacco and nicotine pouches, ban sales of electronic smoking devices and heated tobacco systems in unincorporated areas, prohibit coupons and discounts, and include a biennial $1 auto increase. Adoption was scheduled for Nov. 18.
Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee
The board approved the first reading of Policy 1.1021 to provide a student member on the school board, saying the district will identify a student in spring to serve next year.
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
City economist Peter Holzman told Portland councilors that business‑license tax volatility contributed to a $12.7 million shortfall in 2024–25 and could restrain revenue growth going into 2026–27. Staff proposed an accelerated budget calendar with a February enterprise briefing and an April 20 target for the mayor’s proposed budget.
Olmsted County, Minnesota
The Olmsted County Board approved acceptance of eight Minnesota Solar on Public Buildings grants and a budget change to cash-flow roughly $540,000 for installation; the projects will be reimbursed by state and federal programs after construction.
Marin County, California
KPMG briefed the Marin County Board of Supervisors on an organizational assessment of the Community Development Agency that recommends customer satisfaction surveys, a technology modernization roadmap, centralized project management tools and closer policy alignment with the county executive's office.
Benton County, Oregon
County staff and third‑party consultants reviewed the applicant's odor modeling, recommended a measurable boundary standard and third‑party verification; the applicant agreed to monitoring and to third‑party review for an initial period, while opponents questioned the model inputs and public reporting.
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The West Allis Plan Commission approved a conditional-use permit for A&P Automotive to operate a Wisconsin DMV‑licensed wholesale automotive dealer from a second‑floor office at 10150 West National Ave; staff imposed conditions limiting outdoor sales and parking use.
Marin County, California
County Executive Derek Johnson told the Board of Supervisors the county and City of San Rafael are partnering on interim shelter at 350 Merrydale with a proposed county contribution and described state Homekey funding for local supportive housing and a major grant to rehab Point Reyes Coast Guard housing into 54 affordable units.
Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington
On Oct. 22 the Anacortes Planning Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that City Council adopt a package of 2025 development regulation amendments and an updated official zoning map, including changes to lot-size rules, Old Town permitting, transportation mapping and references to the city's affordable housing definition.
Smyrna, Cobb County, Georgia
The Smyrna Variance Board met Oct. 22 and, in unanimous 3-0 votes, approved three separate variance requests and tabled a fourth.
Marin County, California
Dozens of residents urged the Marin County Board of Supervisors to demand Sheriff Jamie Scardina stop sharing booking information and participating in the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAP). County Executive Derek Johnson described county services and said oversight work is underway but that structural steps remain.
Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon
Portland City Council on Oct. 22 heard a staff preview of the fall Technical Adjustment Ordinance — the TAO — and was told audited 2024–25 results plus encumbrance carryovers leave an approximate $16.6 million general‑fund gap that staff recommends covering with contingency funds.
Mt. Diablo Unified, School Districts, California
Linda Ortega, president of the Mount Diablo Educators Association, told the board the union is running a drive for winter items and urged district leadership to rebuild trust during contract negotiations while expressing willingness to collaborate.
Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee
On Oct. 23, 2025, the Lenoir City Schools Board approved a proposed increase to substitute daily pay and approved a first reading to extend the allowable consecutive days a substitute may serve from 20 to 30 days.
Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California
The Planning Commission voted 3‑2 to recommend city council approval for the Wineville Marketplace project (232 residential units, 24,000 sq. ft. commercial on a 33‑acre site), with added conditions to strengthen equestrian fencing and require community outreach and trail coordination.
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
The city’s affordable‑housing staff presented the 2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Quality of Life Committee, reporting CDBG allocations, outcomes that exceeded several annual goals and demographic breakdowns required by HUD.
Richland County, Wisconsin
Municipal representatives and county staff discussed contract terms, billing changes and three policy options — county levy, ambulance district or contracting — as municipalities decide whether to sign service contracts due Nov. 1 for service beginning Jan. 1.
Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California
After extensive public comment and a split vote on an initial motion, the Planning Commission approved a public‑use permit for an outpatient behavioral‑health facility (Pacific Grove Sunrise) at 6770–6798 Limonite Frontage Road, adding conditions that require a staff member on site 24/7 and a community open house within 60 days.
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
The City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee voted Oct. 22 to advance a living‑wage ordinance (bill 2025‑21, amending SFCC 19‑87 §28‑1.5) setting a $17.50 baseline and approving several amendments on implementation timing, benefits crediting and workforce‑training exemptions.
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Norwood School Committee approved the meeting consent agenda by voice vote, recorded as 3‑0 in favor. The consent agenda included minutes, routine budget transfers and a previously discussed memorandum of agreement.
Sunnyvale , Santa Clara County, California
City staff told the Sunnyvale Housing and Human Services Commission on Oct. 22 to expect a Dec. 2 joint meeting with City Council on a five-year homelessness strategic plan and previewed several upcoming council reports and funding updates.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
At a special Oct. 23 meeting the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 Board of Education approved the meeting agenda, a certificate of participation refunding resolution and a package of revised policies following roll-call votes.
Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California
The Jurupa Valley Planning Commission approved a public convenience or necessity (PCN) finding that will allow Grocery Outlet at Mission Boulevard and Opel Street to sell beer, wine and distilled spirits for off‑site consumption.
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Project staff reported warranty and commissioning items — intermittent elevator outages, residential appliance issues with GFCI breakers, warm water at cold faucets in the morning, and kitchen cold/hot well electrical trips — and outlined training and commissioning steps as the contractor demobilizes.
Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, California
Several residents and longtime community members told the Planning Commission they oppose spending $500,000 on an environmental impact report or allowing development in North Pyrite (Stringfellow) Canyon, citing past contamination, health concerns and fears of future lawsuits.
Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
Presenters told the City of Santa Fe Quality of Life Committee that the Apprende early‑childhood apprenticeship, funded by ARPA, has placed dozens of new educators in local classrooms, improved classroom staffing and is seeking funding to continue after its contract ends in December 2026.
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
District finance staff reported a preliminary FY26 first‑quarter position: a $65.29 million budget with roughly 12% spent, an $850,000 unspent balance at quarter close, rising circuit breaker reimbursement and multiple grants that help offset special‑education costs.
Sunnyvale , Santa Clara County, California
The Sunnyvale Housing and Human Services Commission approved the Sept. 24 meeting minutes with staff corrections. Two commissioners abstained from the roll-call vote.
Benton County, Oregon
At a Oct. 22 de novo hearing on Republic Services’ appeal of a planning commission denial, Benton County staff recommended approval of the Coffin Butte Landfill expansion (LU-24-027) with phased conditions and monitoring; the board continued the hearing and will deliberate on Nov. 4, 2025.
Sandy Springs, Fulton County, Georgia
City staff said paving crews have completed dozens of miles of roadway this year and will install upgraded striping and minor traffic-pattern changes at several intersections on Hammond Drive and Allen Road to improve safety and traffic flow.
Sunnyvale , Santa Clara County, California
The Sunnyvale Housing and Human Services Commission voted to receive the city's Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials as presented, after commissioners asked for clarifications on recusals, gift-wearing policy and signature requirements.
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The committee unanimously approved the monthly invoice package totaling $1,867,574.17, and approved technology and FF&E line items including a $21,294.36 technology purchase and additional furniture and equipment.
LaSalle County, Illinois
The LaSalle County Finance Committee approved remote attendance under Resolution 23-53 for Miss Bush, discussed a finance director hiring recommendation from a subcommittee and voted to enter executive session to discuss the candidate. Members scheduled additional meetings next week to finish budget/hiring work.
Mt. Diablo Unified, School Districts, California
The Mount Diablo Unified School District Board of Education took a series of routine and formal votes at its Oct. 22 meeting, approving minutes, adopting two recognition resolutions, passing several policy revisions and approving a stipulated student expulsion.
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Consultants and district staff presented findings from a roughly 500‑page student services audit, describing gaps in standardized procedures, IEP goal development, paraprofessional training and nursing coverage and outlining professional development, centralized processes and a revised District Curriculum Accommodation Plan (DCAP).
Department of Government Records DGO, Division of Archives and Record Services, Utah Department of Government Operations, Offices, Departments, and Divisions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
The Government Records Office denied an appeal challenging the Division of Licensing and Background Checks’ handling of a records request for Storm Ridge Ranch/SRS Education and upheld fees for retrieval of documents in decommissioned systems after finding the agency provided all readily accessible records.
Chino Valley Unified District (4474), School Districts, Arizona
Student Ricardo Landeros told the Chino Valley Unified District board that he is taking 19 concurrent college credits toward a vocal performance degree and that the district paid about $1,700 this semester for his classes; he urged other students to enroll.
Encinitas, San Diego County, California
City IT and Development Services staff demonstrated a new public 3‑D GIS viewer and spatial intelligence tools that allow residents and staff to visualize zoning, parcel data, fire hazard zones and hypothetical development changes; councilmembers encouraged broader adoption in staff reports and web access.
Milton, Fulton County, Georgia
The Milton Planning Commission voted Oct. 22 to ask the community development director to review hydrology and tree-canopy feasibility, consider north-side screening and discuss a possible setback variance after public concerns about a proposed 10‑lot subdivision behind Taylor Glen.
Department of Government Records DGO, Division of Archives and Record Services, Utah Department of Government Operations, Offices, Departments, and Divisions, Organizations, Utah Executive Branch, Utah
The Government Records Office denied a Salt Lake Tribune appeal seeking roughly 18 months of communications among members of the Utah System of Higher Education, finding some messages protected by statutory retention- and litigation-related exemptions after an in-camera review.
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Norwood Middle School Building Committee approved a $270,708 change-order package and separately voted to proceed with construction of a new walking path and field reconfiguration while deferring purchase of a full-size softball backstop until November.
The City of Tracy engineering division announced an overnight resurfacing project on Tracy Boulevard that will add new asphalt, curb and gutter, improved sidewalks, drainage work and enhanced striping from Grant Line Road to Lowell Avenue; crews will work roughly 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. to minimize daytime impacts.
BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The Bethlehem Central School District Board approved routine minutes and multiple consent action items, including finance, professional personnel, support staff and an unspecified "other" action item; trustees discussed an emergency roof repair during voting.
Judge David D. Wolfe State of Tennessee, Judicial, Tennessee
A Dixon County jury on Oct. 21 found Sharique Marquis Vaughn not guilty on counts of simple assault, false imprisonment, disorderly conduct and public intoxication following testimony about a 2022 confrontation at a local convenience store.
Mt. Diablo Unified, School Districts, California
Mount Diablo Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Clark used the board’s Oct. 22 meeting to present the district’s 2024–25 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results, saying districtwide proficiency rose modestly but that large equity gaps remain.
The Tracy City Council passed a resolution of intent to change from at‑large citywide elections to by‑district elections for council seats and will hold public hearings over the coming months to draw four new districts, city staff said.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Summary of committee motions, outcomes and next steps from the Oct. 22 Ordinance Committee meeting.
Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho
At a special meeting Oct. 22, 2025, the Sandpoint City Council voted to publicly release a third‑party legal opinion prepared by James, Vernon & Weeks and then approved a motion to convene an executive session under Idaho law to consider personnel and litigation matters.
BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Consultants reported draft neighborhood boundaries and class‑size sensitivity analysis to the Bethlehem Central School District board; committee priorities put class size and program equity above minimizing student moves and transportation, and the district scheduled a public feedback session for Nov. 20.
Encinitas, San Diego County, California
Encinitas City Council on Oct. 22 adopted construction‑phase traffic controls for the Clark Apartments project, including an immediate temporary stop sign at the development exit, no‑parking restrictions near the intersection during construction, and a requirement for a permanent fourth stop sign at project completion if not already required by condition.
PROSPER ISD, School Districts, Texas
District staff proposed attendance-zone changes tied to new Bridges Middle School, offered choices for rising 8th graders, and recommended delaying the opening of Watkins Middle School to reduce near‑term costs and absorb growth; final action is expected in November after community listening sessions.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
The committee considered an order authorizing the mayor to offer starting salaries above a pay-range mid point for Schedule A positions and asked that any such hires be communicated to the city council clerk; it also asked for a broader study of Schedule A pay and tabled the salary-study item until more information is available.
York City, York County, Pennsylvania
Parking bureau staff told the budget hearing that transit-parking revenue will increase with extended operational hours and a changing county contract; some capital repairs to King, Market and Philadelphia Street garages were delayed into spring 2026.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
The committee voted to mark four curbside spaces in front of the police station for visiting public 'police business' with a one-hour limit, requested a city engineer review of a nearby crosswalk, and asked staff to determine whether space exists for an additional accessible parking stall.
York City, York County, Pennsylvania
Officials said ARPA-funded salary support for the Human Relations Commission (HRC) ended and roughly $80,000 in salaries moved into the general fund for 2026; council members urged continued fundraising to sustain the commission's work.
Consumer Protection Department, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
Board members discussed creating a limited registration for hydrofracking contractors to require permits and completion reports without granting full unlimited well‑drilling licenses.
COHOES CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Building leadership teams from Harmony Hill, Lansing, Van Skeit/VanDyke and other elementary schools presented school-level goals Wednesday, emphasizing literacy interventions, multi-tiered supports, social-emotional programs and incentives to cut chronic absenteeism.
Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida
Town attorney Nancy Stuparich and Town Clerk Amy led a 82‑minute training for advisory board members on Florida's Sunshine Law, Chapter 119 public‑records rules and state ethics requirements, including disclosure forms and penalties for violations.
York City, York County, Pennsylvania
City Clerk Diana Thompson presented a small City Council budget with a new $10,000 allocation for a youth council committee; staff also flagged an extra biweekly pay in 2026 that appears as an increase in salary lines.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Holyoke’s ordinance committee voted to ask the law department to draft language removing parks maintenance from the Department of Public Works and to collect pros/cons about where the city forester role should sit, directing DPW and Conservation to provide input.
Bannock County, Idaho
Bannock County planners approved a minor lot-line adjustment in the Coyote Hollow subdivision that shifts a driveway fully onto Lot 4; the council required clarified easement measurements, depiction of open space, and documentation of a fire-turnaround and a 28,000-gallon underground fire-suppression tank.
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
The standing committee voted to recommend Proposed Resolution 2025-11, which codifies that the delegate who has served the longest (or, if tied, the oldest among them) will serve as speaker pro tempore when both the speaker and deputy speaker are unavailable. The committee approved the measure by roll call and will send it to the full assembly.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Facilities and Fleet reported roughly 3,000 iguanas removed from January through September and recommended better public outreach and use of iguana‑repellent plant species; staff suggested the city incorporate repellant species into public landscaping and provide homeowner guidance.
York City, York County, Pennsylvania
Fire leadership told the hearing the 2026 budget includes battery-operated hydraulic tools, training increases, vehicle reallocation, and ongoing SAFER grant-funded positions; smoke-detector donations have fallen since COVID.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
The Holyoke Ordinance Committee on Oct. 22 approved targeted changes to the draft job description for the city treasurer and directed staff to prepare ordinance language and salary draft for further review.
York City, York County, Pennsylvania
Police officials told the budget hearing they expect a notable increase in the 2026 police budget driven by contractual salary increases, a larger SPCA contribution, report-management system payments and body- and vehicle-camera subscription alignment.
Rathdrum, Kootenai County, Idaho
A local resident warned council members that new home construction in Rathdrum could worsen water shortages and asked the council to consider pausing approvals until a new water system is in place on Lancaster.
Encinitas, San Diego County, California
Council authorized staff to seek Federal-State Partnership Program (FRA) funds for three rail-related projects — two new at‑grade pedestrian/bike crossings in Leucadia, a citywide quiet zone package, and the Verde pedestrian undercrossing — and directed staff to prepare grant documentation, benefit‑cost analysis and NEPA steps if awarded.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami Beach IT director Frank Catona told the committee that Granicus released a new application version that provides access needed to rebuild the city's 'Residents Right to Know' portal; staff said they expect to have the updated functionality live within about 30 days pending testing.
Consumer Protection Department, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
The board agreed Oct. 23 that applicant Ennegan Grama may, after passing the P‑2 examination, apply immediately for the P‑1 contractor license and have the department process the application under the board's Oct. 23 minutes.
York City, York County, Pennsylvania
Budget staff told the York City budget hearing that $5.7 million in ARPA funds used in 2025 to cover health-insurance costs will not be available in 2026, raising the city's per-employee allocation and moving costs into the general fund.
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Members of the Cape Cod Regional Government Assembly of Delegates' standing committee on government affairs and rules spent much of their Oct. 22 meeting debating proposed Ordinance 2025-12, which would amend the clerk of the assembly's job description and clarify hiring and firing procedures.
Rathdrum, Kootenai County, Idaho
Council approved a comprehensive rewrite of the city administrator job description after the administrator reviewed comparable descriptions from other Idaho cities and incorporated staff edits.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Miami Beach police reported 539 vehicle‑noise citations so far in 2025, exceeding the 2024 total; the department and commissioners discussed continuing targeted enforcement and lobbying Tallahassee for legal authorization to use noise cameras.
Bannock County, Idaho
The Bannock County Planning and Development Council approved the concept plan for Meter Ridge Estates, a proposed open-space subdivision that would create 11 lots (10 buildable lots and one open-space lot) served by individual wells and Dundee Drive as a public road.
Consumer Protection Department, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
The board reviewed updated plans and correspondence on Yale’s geothermal project: staff reported 183 boreholes completed with some relocations near storm piping; members asked for a formal update in January and discussed arranging a site tour with legal notice to avoid an unannounced quorum meeting.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
The State Department reported a multi-thousand drop in fall public-school enrollment — the largest such decline in decades — and told the State Board that about 3,000 students appear to have left public rosters to use scholarship or choice funds for private or home schooling while roughly 2,100 students who were enrolled last year are not found in this year's public or private enrollment counts.
Consumer Protection Department, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
Representatives from the Northeast Spa and Pool/Pool & Hot Tub Alliance attended to discuss continuing education (CE) materials for pool-related topics and to raise member concerns about renewal notices, late fees, and hardship waivers; board staff explained renewal notice process, late-fee policy and hardship criteria.
Rathdrum, Kootenai County, Idaho
Council authorized the mayor to sign an updated animal-shelter agreement that formalizes fees for unclaimed animals and replaces a 15-year-old contract.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
The State Board received the textbook committee's recommendations for social studies and arts adoptions; the department explained the statutory process, scoring rubric (blue/yellow/not recommended), confidentiality rules and next steps for public review after board action and final vendor contracts.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The committee recommended sending a two-track approach to the full commission: install landward 'quiet residential zone' signage on city‑owned seawalls and start the regulatory process to pursue waterway markers, while staff will identify pilot locations and associated costs and permitting requirements.
Encinitas, San Diego County, California
Encinitas City Council on Oct. 22 authorized staff to apply for Caltrans Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 grants and approved preferred design directions for four safety projects — protected bikeways on Encinitas Boulevard and El Camino Real, a Cardiff/Solana Beach pedestrian crossing, and Coast Highway 101 pedestrian/bike improvements — while adding specific design and construction conditions.
Rathdrum, Kootenai County, Idaho
The council authorized the mayor to sign a conveyance granting Avista a 10-foot utility easement adjacent to the city�27s Lift Station No. 4 to allow Avista infrastructure routing as previously agreed.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Neighborhood leaders proposed privately funded Normandy Isle signage to increase recognition and boost commercial activity; city staff said the welcome-to-Miami-Beach entrance sign and a proposed Normandy Isle sign are separate projects but may conflict at the same west‑end location, and commissioners asked staff to share renderings and coordinate
Rathdrum, Kootenai County, Idaho
Council received an update on the downtown revitalization project, including removal of existing trees, pedestrian improvements, grant funding, public comments and engineering cost estimates for adding trees now or later.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
David Gomez, director of the city's Capital Improvements Projects Office, told the committee that the baywalk behind the Mondrian Hotel from 10th to 12th streets is “essentially complete” but cannot open until a rescheduled inspection is closed and permits are finalized.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
Department staff described a multi-tiered approach to classroom behavior supports, including trauma-informed training, tier 2/3 interventions, board-certified behavior analyst grants to districts, and strategies to help teachers manage classrooms while maintaining instruction.
Lake County, California
Officials said the Lake County Continuum of Care and the Lake County Community Foundation are coordinating to pursue non-behavioral-health grants to assist people experiencing homelessness.
Bannock County, Idaho
Bannock County Planning and Development Council approved a variance allowing property owner John Good to rebuild a covered lean-to at 131 East Cindy Avenue with a 0-foot side-yard setback, subject to staff conditions including fire-rated construction, engineered drainage and a signed approval letter from an adjacent owner.
Information Systems reported completion of the Microsoft Exchange migration to cloud email, ongoing Office 365 migrations, district court recording upgrades and 949 help-desk tickets in the quarter; no security incidents were reported.
Rathdrum, Kootenai County, Idaho
The City of Rathdrum adopted its annual personnel policy with several staff-requested clarifications and two council-directed exceptions: extra holiday pay for the day before Thanksgiving and Dec. 24, and rejection of one proposed wording change. Council also directed staff to workshop benefit questions with the benefits committee.
Kent County, Michigan
The Kent County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 88, directing the county administrator-controller to investigate options for a property discussed in closed session and to retain professional services to conduct negotiations, with any contracts subject to final board approval.
Consumer Protection Department, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
At the Oct. 23 Plumbing Piping Work Examining Board meeting, a DCP representative summarized complaint activity for July 1–Aug. 31, 2025, noting 10 new files, 11 closures, and $20,500 collected in voluntary forfeitures; staff are increasing onsite inspections and doing joint inspections with wage-and-hour investigators.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
The Office of Mathematics Improvement told the State Board of Education that most schools receiving full OMI support showed ACAP growth in 2024'25; presenters credited weekly coaching, protected instructional time and high-quality instructional materials.
Lake County, California
Lake County supervisors said they will meet with developers and continue research into geothermal development and Snow Clean Power's open-loop and closed-loop systems; no commitments or approvals were announced.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Candidates exchanged views about transparency in city hall and the protection of Elmwood Forest after a lawyer-led tax-title process and council communications drew scrutiny.
Alabama State Department of Education, State Agencies, Executive, Alabama
State Department staff and a task force briefed the State Board of Education on a 22-year update to the state counseling plan, saying an expert review of the draft is underway and public review will follow; the draft clarifies the role of school counselors, emphasizes parent collaboration, and proposes a new evaluation tool.
Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida
The Town of Fort Myers Beach opened public qualifications Oct. 23 for RFQ 25 17 AD to select engineering and architectural services for Newton Park beach facility reconstruction, funded in part by CDBG-DR; four firms submitted and the selection advisory committee will meet in November.
Lake County, California
A supervisor met with Coyote Valley PTO about creating a second road connection to the planned Valley Oaks subdivision to avoid single-entry access to an elementary school.
Human Resources reported 74 departures so far this calendar year, with top reasons including better pay (27%), involuntary separations (26%) and job mismatch (17%). The county opened an on-site clinic Oct. 1 and completed an insurance carrier change from Aetna to Blue Cross.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Holyoke candidates debated the Municipal Modernization Act and whether a new chief financial officer/modernized finance department is needed to fix long-standing bookkeeping problems.
Lake County, California
A Lake County supervisor reported on-site inspections of erosion at Pewdie Creek, Lehi and Hidden Valley and said county and local water officials are evaluating fixes for a deteriorating levee.
Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
The CRA board unanimously approved Resolution 2025‑22, accepting the executive director's performance evaluation and amending the employment agreement to align deferred‑comp/retirement contributions with city senior management (33.24%) and to provide a vehicle for CRA business with use limited to Palm Beach County.
Gary Blackmer told commissioners that a nearby solar project left a brown AB3 material that turns to mud in his driveway entrance and asked the county to revisit and restore 43 square yards (about 14 tons) of gravel called for in construction plans.
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Norwood Trails Advisory Committee members reviewed recent outreach — farmers market, pumpkin float lantern walk and the library scavenger hunt — and noted growing trail usage and a vandalized bench at Meadow Street.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Ward candidates said the city faces a large backlog of road and sidewalk repairs and flagged upcoming combined sewer and utility work that will disrupt neighborhoods.
Lake County, California
County staff and consultants briefed the Lake County Board of Supervisors on an update to the draft Climate Adaptation Plan (CAP), summarizing a completed climate vulnerability analysis and proposed resilience strategies organized around the county's adopted pillars of landscape resilience.
Cathedral City, Riverside County, California
Council approved acceptance of a FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant to fund training for hazardous-materials, technical-rescue and swift-water response for 24 firefighters; the grant requires a city match and aims to build a regional-level Type 2 response capability.
Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington
Fire Chief Noah Hall told the City Council the burn ban for the county and city was lifted, but warned conditions are still dry and that permits are required for burning.
Lake County, California
The Lake County Board of Supervisors gave consensus direction for county staff to draft a co-management agreement with tribal governments and state agencies for the Clear Lake watershed and to consider creating a work group to develop that draft.
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Members discussed applying for MassTrails funding for wayfinding and agreed to coordinate with town community development and a volunteer grant writer; MassTrails applications are due Feb. 1.
Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
The CRA board approved Resolution 2025‑26 to ratify the agency's move into Found Care first‑floor office space at 3501 Broadway, enabling CRA staff, business incubator operations and a restaurant incubator to occupy the space.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Candidates in a Holyoke bilingual forum emphasized affordable housing as a top priority, with several calling for rent control, a renters’ rights office and greater use of community development funding.
Lake County, California
Faith Newton, a consultant with the Resiliency Initiative contracted by the Lake Area Planning Council, presented the final draft of the Lake County Wildfire Preparedness and Evacuation Plan to the Lake County Board of Supervisors (date not specified).
Town of Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Committee members and volunteers set provisional dates to install cribbing and bridges on Tri-Tayo Trail, pending river levels, materials delivery and property access approvals.
The board conditionally approved a two‑lot final plat (DEV 25‑084) for property at 16730 McIntyre Road, granting three planning exceptions and accepting Planning Commission conditions.
Cathedral City, Riverside County, California
An 18-month pilot will allow up to 10 permitted food trucks on private property with conditions including restroom access, a 150-foot restroom proximity requirement and a 500-foot buffer from existing eating/drinking establishments; council approved the ordinance unanimously.
Lake County, California
The Lake County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to form an ad hoc committee to examine the county's Public Works department and how it fits with Public Services, naming membership that includes two supervisors and interim Public Works Director Lars Ewing.
Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
The board approved Resolution 2025‑24 finding Villa Lawns Phase 2 consistent with the CRA plan. The 1.34‑acre project proposes 45 for‑sale units (27 affordable), mixed‑use flats, and commercial space; phase 1 is already under construction.
Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington
Goldendale Middle School FFA officers presented their chapter activities, community service events, career-readiness work and a fundraiser that exceeded its goal to help students afford official FFA jackets.
Saint Croix School District, School Board, Virgin Islands
Summary of motions and outcomes from the Saint Croix School District Board of Education meeting on Oct. 22, including personnel, insurance, contract and budget approvals.
Lake County, California
The Lake County Board of Supervisors voted 4-0 to approve Amendment 8 to the county’s agreement with Consor for final design and right-of-way services for the South Main Street and Soda Bay Road corridor, authorizing up to $4,070,813.31, an increase of $549,600.
Forest Lake City, Washington County, Minnesota
Commissioners discussed alternatives for the Headwaters 123 site, supporting Economic Development Authority plans to issue an RFP for a development partner and expressing general support for a jobs‑oriented business park while suggesting small neighborhood retail along Headwaters Parkway and residential buffers on Fenway Avenue.
Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
The CRA approved a finding of consistency for a two‑story apartment project at 109 West 14th Street that would add eight affordable units and 11 parking spaces; the applicant said the project meets zoning and will proceed to commission for further approvals.
With a potential federal government shutdown threatening SNAP benefits on Nov. 1, commissioners asked the county administrator to develop a plan to support local food banks and consider a small financial supplement if needed.
Forest Lake City, Washington County, Minnesota
The Forest Lake Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Amberly Woods preliminary plat and planned unit development for a 56‑home subdivision that preserves roughly half the site as parkland and wetlands, while granting limited lot‑size flexibility under the PUD.
Saint Croix School District, School Board, Virgin Islands
The Saint Croix School District board approved adding a girls head wrestling coach position for the 2024–25 cycle and assigned an existing assistant to perform head‑coach duties for the inaugural season while the district evaluates long‑term staffing.
Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona
The Scottsdale Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend that City Council approve a development plan amendment for the Finish Line Auto Club at 17600 North Perimeter Drive, moving the entitlement from a single multistory building to multiple lower-scale buildings focused on private car storage and associated clubhouse space.
Cathedral City, Riverside County, California
Council introduced and approved an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code with local amendments for fences, retaining walls and other items and found the ordinance exempt from CEQA.
Commissioners debated whether the county has handled negotiations with Fort Leavenworth over EMS cost-sharing, with discussion focusing on property-tax funding limits, service costs and whether negotiations were mishandled.
Tolland School District, School Districts, Connecticut
At a Juneteenth 2025 gathering in Manchester, community leaders and youth speakers traced the holiday's history, urged attention to persistent education and health disparities, and showcased local vendors and STEM demonstrations.
College Place, Walla Walla County, Washington
The College Place City Council voted unanimously Oct. 22 to confirm Troy Rayburn as city administrator by adopting Resolution 25-054 and authorized the mayor to sign an employment agreement; Rayburn is expected to start Nov. 24.
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina
Council reviewed a draft policy to standardize how board and commission members are appointed, notified and, if necessary, removed, with staff and council agreeing that the city clerk should be the administrative contact for applications and term notifications.
Saint Croix School District, School Board, Virgin Islands
Teachers and students presented highlights from service learning and summer school programs, describing community projects, swimming lessons, nutrition classes and student engagement challenges including staffing and attendance.
Cathedral City, Riverside County, California
Council approved on consent a second-reading ordinance updating cannabis tax, licensing, zoning and enforcement rules after public comment focused on odors from a nearby cannabis manufacturing facility and industry representatives described mitigation steps.
Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington
Councilmembers debated whether to fund a locally tailored "best available science" report as part of a mandated update to the city's critical areas ordinance and asked staff to compile more information on past work, costs and county options before approving a contract.
Saint Croix School District, School Board, Virgin Islands
The Saint Croix School District received an employee benefits update from consultant Alicia Schwartz and voted to extend its HealthPartners contract for one year to secure a lower renewal cap for 2027.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
Austin ISD leaders presented a draft campus transformation and consolidation plan that would close or restart schools rated unacceptable by the state, reassign most Barrington students to Guerrero Thompson and some to Woodridge, cite more than 20,000 empty seats districtwide, and schedule a final board vote Nov. 20.
Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
The Riviera Beach CRA Board voted unanimously to find the Marina Annex Housing LLC proposal consistent with the agency's master plan; the proposed mixed‑use project includes 175 residential units, 6,500 square feet of commercial space and a 15,000‑square‑foot community center.
Commissioners agreed to create a government-efficiency committee with two commissioners and the county administrator to look for cost savings and review department efficiency ahead of next year’s budget process.
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina
Pickens utility staff reported technical and data-integration problems after installing new radio-register meters, leaving dozens of meters unread on initial reads and prompting a pause of further installs while the city trials fixes and decides whether to pursue retroactive billing for underbilled accounts.
Wicomico County, Maryland
The Wicomico County Salary Review Committee voted unanimously Oct. 22 to recommend increasing the county sheriff’s base pay by $6,000 per year for four years, reaching $141,000 at the end of the period. The recommendation cites recruitment, retention and salary compression compared with peer counties.
Winter Haven City, Polk County, Florida
City staff reviewed five consent-agenda items including a recommended pension-board appointment, travel for Polk County Day 2026 and professional services agreements for a new utility complex and a pedestrian project.
Tolland School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The Tolland Board of Education voted unanimously Oct. 22 to declare listed items obsolete or in disrepair and to transfer them to the town for disposal or reuse under board policy 30-40.
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina
City staff showed a multi-decade financial-planning model and discussed reserve policy, outstanding audits and withheld state distributions. Staff recommended a temporary spending freeze and review of capital priorities while the city completes its 2023-24 audit so state funds can be released.
Riviera Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida
The Riviera Beach CRA Board voted 3–1 to invite the top three proposers to present on a solicitation for disposition of a 2.2‑acre site at 1851 Broadway. Staff had recommended following Florida Statute 163.380 and ranked Forest Development as the top proposer.
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
The Zoning Board denied a variance to permit electronic multi-vision canopy signs at 2110 Guthrie Ave but granted a type‑2 exception allowing non-electronic canopy signs on both street frontages; the motion passed unanimously 7–0 amid resident complaints about light pollution.
Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa
The Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use for a tobacco/vapor retail shop at 2903 Ingersoll Ave, imposing a 9 a.m.–11 p.m. hours limit and other staff conditions after a 5–2 vote amid neighborhood concern about youth exposure and storefront lighting.
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina
Representatives from the South Carolina Housing Authority outlined the Housing Trust Fund's single-family home-repair and disaster-assistance programs, eligibility rules and a new workforce "Made at Home" builder incentive. They urged Pickens officials to consider acting as a local sponsor to expand access to repairs and set aside disaster funds.
Tolland School District, School Districts, Connecticut
Tolland Superintendent Dr. Willett reported Oct. 22 that the district expects to hire a municipal school resource officer (SRO) between November and December and will advertise the position once funding and details are confirmed.
Winter Haven City, Polk County, Florida
Staff presented a proposed, data-driven traffic-calming program to replace the 2008 policy, proposing an online map, an application process, a cross-department Transportation and Mobility team and a four-tier approach ranging from education to major roadway redesigns.
San Miguel County, Colorado
Staff reported outreach and programming including a land-conservation easement discussion and a film screening of Common Ground on Oct. 23 in Norwood, featuring a panel of local landowners and conservation partners; the county's PES program and landowner participation were also summarized.
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
County finance staff presented a 10-year revenue and expenditure projection showing a small FY2027 surplus followed by growing deficits and a possible debt-service ceiling breach by 2030 unless revenues or spending change. Commissioners discussed using reserves, restructuring services and seeking new municipal agreements.
Emporia, School Boards, Kansas
The Emporia Board of Education recorded several routine approvals, authorized an executive session for personnel, and approved two staff stipends. Most motions passed unanimously; one stipend vote was recorded with an unclear tally in the transcript.
Tolland School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The Tolland Board of Education voted unanimously to accept the TAS administrative bargaining-unit agreement, a three-year contract running July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with a reported total cost of $200,009.27 and revisions to bereavement and injury language.
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island
The city council passed a resolution thanking Dr. Robert Billington for four decades with the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and wishing him well in retirement.
Winter Haven City, Polk County, Florida
City staff told commissioners that a multi-phase Willowbrook golf course renovation funded in part by a 2022 easement will reopen on new greens mid-November after irrigation, drainage, greens and cart-path work; further repairs and capital needs remain.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
Council appointed three residents to the Board of Trustees for the city's general employee retirement plan, assigning term lengths of two and three years as specified by council.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Norwalk Common Council’s ad hoc Affordable Housing Committee reviewed draft criteria for distributing about $2–2.5 million collected under the city’s workforce housing rules, voted to move forward with outreach and formation of a citizen review panel, and flagged next steps including a November ADU briefing and possible capital-budget ask.
MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The Mount Sinai Board of Education accepted an external audit finding the district in good financial condition, approved routine minutes, personnel and business items, and heard an update that architects are preparing state filings for the recently approved bond.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
City attorney advised the council on national distributor and retailer opioid settlements; the council authorized the mayor and future mayor to execute required settlement documents on behalf of the city.
Bridgeport School District, School Districts, Connecticut
Two speakers at a Bridgeport School District meeting described plans and possibilities for using AI analytics, real-time data and technology to support students, families and staff; no formal motions or votes were recorded.
Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Parks and Recreation announced upcoming events including Trunk-or-Treat and a Thanksgiving giveback; Community & Economic Development announced Sakara Pearson as the city's new director of Licensing and Inspections and Crystal Burrell introduced event volunteer opportunities.
Emporia, School Boards, Kansas
District staff reviewed the 2025 Kansas assessment changes, explained new cut-score bands and performance-level descriptors, and described plans to use KITE mini tests and interim assessments to align instruction and support students.
San Miguel County, Colorado
Commission staff said the South Side perimeter-trail NEPA process is complete and that county attorneys have begun responding to fact-finding inquiries from homeowners' counsel; the commission will have a Mountain Club representative speak at the next meeting and said it will track any legal developments.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Harbor Management Commission voted Oct. 22 to endorse a recommendation to name the Veterans Park East Marina after former commissioner Tony Mobilia; the vote exposed differences about individual naming versus collective veterans’ recognition and will be forwarded to the mayor for final consideration.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
Sebastian Council approved a legal-services agreement to appoint Jim Stokes as interim city attorney effective Oct. 29 and separately appointed him as special counsel effective immediately to support a transition.
WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The Westbury board voted to approve meeting minutes, an agenda block that included multiple personnel hires, and later voted to reinstate and approve item 6EE after executive session; the board also rescinded item 6FF. Trustee Michelle Wilson announced an abstention on two items (6L and 6CC) due to family ties.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
Norwalk commissioners voted Oct. 22 to endorse the DEEP stewardship‑permit approach for remediation of a former power‑plant site, while requesting explicit clarifications that remedial action plans will cover intertidal and subtidal sediments, include public review windows and provide financial assurance and more frequent progress updates.
MOUNT SINAI UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
At the Mount Sinai Union Free School District Board of Education meeting on Oct. 22, district staff provided an update on the district’s legal challenge to a New York State Education Department regionalization regulation.
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island
The Pawtucket Board of License Commissioners approved a new auto repair license for Gearhead Auto Repair at 544 Smithfield Ave and granted temporary entertainment/alcohol permits for two community events; approvals were taken by voice vote.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
Council accepted a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant, to be administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and approved resolution R-25-44 to accept the award and match with budgeted local funds.
WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
District officials said the number of students earning New York State's Seal of Civic Readiness rose from roughly 150 to about 200 scholars year over year; the program recognizes students who take informed civic action and is part of the district's broader portrait-of-a-graduate and multiple-pathways work.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Harbor Management Commission recommended that the Charles Cove condominium association’s plan to install a cast‑in‑place concrete slurry wall to stabilize a failing timber bulkhead is consistent with the harbor management plan, contingent on best‑management practices and environmental protections during construction.
Emporia, School Boards, Kansas
The Emporia Board of Education voted to buy 121 student subscriptions to the Read 180 reading-intervention program for Emporia High School, funded from at-risk funds, and to purchase supporting teacher resources and professional development.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
The Sebastian City Council approved a $142,868.87 purchase order with Motorola Solutions to provide public safety communications and add cameras at City Hall; the amount is under the $155,000 budgeted for the project.
Encinitas, San Diego County, California
At a special October meeting the Encinitas City Council received a first‑quarter update on the FY2025–26 work plan. Staff reported 65 of 76 objectives on track, highlighted ongoing work on temporary fire stations, an upcoming homeless services RFP, stormwater infrastructure inspections and circulation element changes driven by new state law.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
The Norwalk Harbor Management Commission voted Oct. 22 to forward a set of technical recommendations to the Planning & Zoning Commission on two proposed zoning text amendments affecting waterfront construction and use.
Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Mayor announced that city staff and partners have completed a grant proposal seeking $1 million toward a $1.5 million greenhouse hub project aimed at reducing food insecurity and health disparities in Chester; foundation response expected within a month.
WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Superintendent Dr. Chase previewed a community SEL Fair, described homecoming activities for Oct. 25, and said Saturday Academy (STEAM and theater) will start Nov. 22 at Drexel Avenue with a K–8 STEAM partner integrating ethical AI lessons.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Town hall panelists described a range of services and partnerships for veterans in Wichita and Sedgwick County, including a Veterans Providers Coalition, a county retail discount card for veterans, ROTC/JROTC programs in schools, and periodic job and benefits events. Commissioners said the county is a Purple Heart County and cited state and local
San Miguel County, Colorado
Commissioners reported recent tree clearing under power lines near the M 59 trail and asked staff to confirm whether the power company plans to remove cut material; planning staff said the work was for wildfire mitigation and that the company should remove chipping and debris.
Spokane, Spokane County, Washington
Avista crew chief Darren Young told the meeting that crews are removing rock and debris that accumulates behind a Spokane-area dam and expect to finish on the 30th of this month, with equipment removed on the 3rd and 4th. Road-closure information is available at spokanecity.org.
WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The district's Facilities Committee reported that energy-conservation measures from an energy performance contract are meeting or exceeding guaranteed targets; the high school carport and middle-school rooftop solar systems together cut consumption by about 1.4 million kilowatt-hours a year, the committee said.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
Sebastian City Council approved three purchase orders to repair failed culverts and proceed with Phase 4 road paving, awarding $868,404.30 in contracts to contractors including Heavy Civil Inc. and Asphalt Paving Systems.
Pawtucket, Providence County, Rhode Island
Council members discussed cost overruns on the city's high school project, asked administration to bring fiscal advisers for a special presentation, and debated how bond limits and reimbursement rules constrain changes.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sheriff Easter told a Sedgwick County tri‑government town hall that local police and the sheriff’s office do not enforce federal immigration law and urged immigrant residents to call 911 or local law enforcement when they are victims of crime.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
The commission approved minutes for July 23 and September 25 as corrected. One commissioner abstained from the September vote because he was not on the commission at the time.
WESTBURY UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
Auditors from EFPR issued unmodified (clean) opinions on Westbury UFSD financial statements and single audit but reported one noncompliance: the district's unrestricted fund balance was 5.33% of the next year's budget, above the 4% limit set in New York Real Property Tax Law �18; the district included a corrective action plan in the financials.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Architects and town staff presented an early schematic showing a possible middle-school build at the Pollard/DeFazio site, a multi-year construction timeline beginning in 2027 and phased field and parking changes that commissioners said require clearer offers on land transfers, parking counts and user-group mitigation.
Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Council approved Change Order No. 14‑0001 for Davis Construction adding $83,014 to the contract for the city's public works garage project to remove approximately 275 cubic yards of contaminated soil; an additional unit price of $75 per cubic yard was set for any extra removal required.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
Commission members discussed tree-cutting debris, a knocked-off monument cap at a cemetery entrance, and mowing patterns; volunteers arranged a Saturday cleanup at Brookside cemetery to clear logs and apply cleaning treatments ahead of next year’s events.
Vermillion County, Indiana
A Vermillion County property tax appeal hearing for 1021 South Third Street in Clinton heard the owner’s claims that a 2025 assessment jumped sharply; the board said it will review submitted evidence and notify the appellant in writing.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld and other officials said the district is launching a buildings dashboard and a 90‑school listening tour following a narrowly failed bond. Speakers emphasized special‑education obligations, volunteer onboarding, and preservation of Career and Technical Education (CTE)/Future Ready funding as a tri‑government priority.
San Miguel County, Colorado
A Bird Conservancy survey of black swifts at Bridal Veil recorded counts of five, seven and five across three visits; the species was recently added to Colorado's tier-1 list of conservation concern, prompting closer monitoring and a planned report expected in early November.
Boston City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
The City Council committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation held a virtual confirmation hearing Oct. 22 for three mayoral nominations to the Zoning Board of Appeal and the Saint Paul Architectural Conservation District Commission; no votes were taken and the chair said she intends to advance the nominations at the next meeting.
Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Council authorized an MOU with the Philadelphia Union Foundation and Love.futbol to co-develop a soccer pitch and renovate three basketball courts at Seventh Street Park; council asked staff to provide a line‑by‑line breakdown of any potential city costs after public concern about the phrase "no substantial cost to the city."
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
Commissioners heard updates on museum and mansion projects, including security camera installations, veranda repairs, discovery of structural rot in the conservatory and a proposed basement renovation at the Norwalk Historical Society museum; architects' design and bidding services were estimated at about $70,000.
Vermillion County, Indiana
An administrative hearing Oct. 23 in Vermillion County upheld a 2025 property assessment for 6294 N. Stateline Road after the owner failed to appear and no appraisal evidence was presented; the assessor will send appeal paperwork to the owner.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Town hall presenters and commenters described multiple mental‑health investments: a new county crisis center, a 104‑bed mental health hospital under construction, workforce pipelines tied to a biomedical campus and future‑ready programs, and county pilot training to address dual‑diagnosis gaps.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Needham Retirement Board voted 3-2 to adopt an actuarial funding schedule that assumes increasing the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) base to $20,000 effective July 1, 2026, and directed staff to present the valuation to town officials and PERAC. A separate formal vote to change the COLA base was deferred to the board's November meeting.
San Miguel County, Colorado
Commissioners heard an update on a San Juan Skyway inventory effort aimed at documenting scenic character, signage and visitor-information needs across the byway; members plan driving-team inventories this fall and want to coordinate county and state partners for grant work.
Norwalk City, Fairfield, Connecticut
Following public comment and internal debate over signage, automatic referrals and delay length, the Norwalk Historical Commission voted to schedule a public hearing on a proposed demolition-delay ordinance for its Nov. 19 meeting and asked staff to widen public notice and invite building-department staff to explain permit procedures.
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Sedgwick County and Wichita city officials described Second Light, the homelessness shelter‑plus‑services campus formerly called the Multi‑Agency Center (MAC), as an under‑construction, low‑barrier facility that will provide assigned beds and on‑site behavioral‑health and vocational services, while broader county renovation funding remains under discussion.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Envision Needham Center working group voted unanimously to target mid‑January for public engagement and the project survey, contingent on having finalized materials; roll-call vote approved the motion.
Franklin County, Washington
Commissioners discussed speeding on Wernett Road and a recurring closure of Columbia River Road; they asked the sheriff’s office and public works to review enforcement and access issues and consider adjustments to signage and closure practices.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Working group discussed delivery behavior, temporary versus permanent loading zones, and options for curbside management to balance deliveries and parking turnover in Needham Center.
San Miguel County, Colorado
On Sept. 22 the San Miguel County Open Space Commission took up an integrated weed-management plan for Mill Creek Park, coordination with CSU Extension staff and consultants, and next steps for a larger regrading project that produced no contractor bids on its initial RFP.
Franklin County, Washington
Commissioners expressed concern about stored sheriff’s vehicles, evidence and unused patrol parts (back seats) held at multiple rented locations, and asked staff to develop a consolidation and disposal plan with legal guidance to avoid burdens on Public Works and preserve evidence needed for cold cases.
Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Multiple residents and event organizers described a forceful police response at an Oct. 18 homecoming block party on Avenue of the States; callers and organizers asked council to require body‑camera review, deescalation training and a public oversight mechanism.
Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
The Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission on Oct. 22 recommended vacating a 20-foot pedestrian easement on Lot 48 in Shoreline Heights and approved a replat merging Lots 19 and 20; the commission also set a Nov. 12 work session and adjusted its year-end meeting calendar.
Town of Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
The Envision Needham Center working group discussed how three concept plans for Great Plain Avenue would affect parking, outdoor dining and sidewalk widths, and urged clearer block-by-block parking counts before public outreach.
San Miguel County, Colorado
Commission members praised the completed Bridal Stairs viewing platform but discussed safety concerns about a steep stair run near the gorge and a longer-term plan to replace makeshift steps with a more permanent solution.
San Miguel County, Colorado
County commissioners unanimously placed two ballot measures before voters: 1A would lift the 5.25% state cap on two funds supporting childcare and community mental health; 1B would reauthorize and lift the cap on a 1.9‑mill allocation for road and bridge, providing an estimated $328,000 additional revenue in 2026.
Franklin County, Washington
County administrator Brian Dansel presented a draft transitory message policy to define short‑term, non‑decision text communications and reduce public records search costs; the clerk will circulate the draft to department heads and elected officials for a two‑week review.
Three speakers emphasized that municipal elections determine everyday services and urged voters to research candidates in competitive Salt Lake City Council and Provo mayoral contests before Nov. 4.
Chester, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
Chester City Council passed several ordinances and resolutions at its Oct. 22 meeting, including a traffic‑calming ordinance, approvals for senior housing and a warehouse/office development, consultant retention related to the city's new solid‑waste hauler, a public‑works construction change order and authorization of a partnership to improve Seventh Street Park.
Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to request that the City of Kenai include a $250,000 placeholder in the FY2027–2031 Capital Improvement Plan to fund an update to the Imagine Kenai comprehensive plan; staff said an updated plan will help the city qualify for some state and federal grants and coordinate recent master-plan work.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
Summary of motions and procedural votes taken at the Sebastian City Council and CRA meeting on Oct. 22, including agenda additions and CRA grant approvals.
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
The Transportation Commission approved several Metro Transit stop relocations and shelter changes and voted to accept Metro Transit’s annual safety plan after commissioners asked clarifying questions.
Franklin County, Washington
Franklin County Treasurer Josie Kelzer told commissioners Oct. 22 that 25 of 31 previously held tax‑title parcels have been returned to the tax rolls and that six remain, including a 26‑acre Pasco parcel acquired in 1938 with an assessor’s value of $1,249,255.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
The Sebastian Community Redevelopment Agency approved a Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) grant of $93,250 and authorized a matching $93,250 in CRA funds for shoreline stabilization at Swing and Bench Park; total project cost is $186,500 and staff said remaining CRA budget overages will be reallocated next year.
San Miguel County, Colorado
The San Miguel County Open Space Commission welcomed Kayla Bell as a new member and discussed her forthcoming formal appointment at the county commissioners' meeting on Oct. 15; the commission noted her experience in habitat monitoring and open-space work and named her to an alternate slot.
San Miguel County, Colorado
Colorado Department of Transportation officials attended the San Miguel County work session in Placerville on Oct. 22 to discuss a range of highway issues including Front Street right‑of‑way relinquishment, planned multimodal improvements in Placerville, speed studies and rockfall mitigation on Norwood Hill.
Franklin County, Washington
The Board of Commissioners approved a public‑hearing resolution to surplus county motor‑vehicle fund property — including multiple pickup trucks and miscellaneous equipment — and authorized sale by public auction consistent with RCW procedures.
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
The Transportation Commission recommended Option 1 for the Pontiac Trail, Boston Court, Nokomis Court and Rosewood Circle reconstruction project — a full reconstruction with sidewalks on both sides — and asked staff to minimize tree removals during detailed design.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
Two members of the public told the Sebastian City Council that a licensed food truck was ordered off private commercial property and that small businesses face permitting and vacancy problems; speakers said legal appeals had failed and accused the city of inconsistent treatment.
Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
Following resident inquiries about temporary tent camps on privately owned lots, the Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission directed staff to research definitions and possible guardrails for tent camping, and discussed scheduling one or more work sessions to develop recommendations for City Council.
Ossipee Town, Carroll County, New Hampshire
Officials reported a rise in litigation costs after 16 motions were filed against the town this year; zoning enforcement work led to long‑running Moose Ridge cleanups, and the board kept a legal budget line for likely continued costs.
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
The Transportation Commission voted to approve a prioritized list of Safe Streets Madison projects totaling $301,700, with implementation contingent on the Common Council approving the proposed 2026 Safe Streets budget.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
Indian River County Superintendent Dr. David Moore told the Sebastian City Council that local schools have raised performance grades and warned the council about a state program called 'Schools of Hope' that can replace persistently low-performing schools.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Staff confirmed the City Commission approved funding earlier in the year for dog-waste (poop) bag stations; the Parks Department said stations will be installed across parks as part of an implementation plan.
Franklin County, Washington
Franklin County commissioners approved Resolution 2025‑308 to allow county employees access to a group Life Flight rate, with employees responsible for premiums; the county clarified it will continue paying Life Flight coverage for three disability board members.
Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
The Kenai Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 on Oct. 22 to recommend rezoning parcels along the Redoubt Avenue corridor to allow higher-density residential development.
Sebastian , Indian River County, Florida
City staff asked the Sebastian City Council to add consideration of a $1.5 million Land and Water Conservation Grant for Riverview Park to the agenda after the grant agreement arrived with an Oct. 31 return deadline; council voted to add the item.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441), School Districts, Arizona
The Maricopa Unified School District governing board approved the agenda, consent agenda, personnel schedule and other items on Oct. 22; the board approved donation of unsold furniture to the Boys & Girls Club with one abstention and then adjourned into executive session for the superintendent’s evaluation.
Douglas County, Kansas
Several residents told the Douglas County Commission that 532 days have passed since the commission pledged to establish tenant right-to-counsel; speakers presented eviction case counts and urged a concrete timeline and county code changes.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Parks staff presented a phased plan to install signage designating exclusive children's play areas at playgrounds; installation is planned in phases with initial signs at about 15 parks and an aim to have signage in place by January.
Birmingham City, Oakland County, Michigan
The Birmingham Planning Board unanimously approved a final site plan and design review and recommended approval of a special land use permit for a three‑story office building at 36977 Woodward Ave., subject to conditions including increased street frontage, a building‑height variance or reduction, two bike racks and a lighting waiver.
Franklin County, Washington
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners approved the Franklin County Noxious Weed Control Board budget (Resolution 2025-318), maintaining four full-time positions, adding a new office manager, and keeping a reserve to cover rising chemical and insurance costs.
Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington
The City of Tumwater Public Works Committee voted Oct. 23 to place an interlocal agreement with LOTT Clean Water Alliance for a Class A+ reclaimed water demonstration project on the Nov. 3 City Council consent calendar with a recommendation to approve and authorize the mayor to sign.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Capital Projects staff presented a revised site plan and funding update for a major park facility, saying the project budget has grown to about $32 million after additional funding was identified.
Ossipee Town, Carroll County, New Hampshire
A resident reported that 24,200 acres (about 53% of the town) are held in current‑use and 5,886 acres (13%) are in conservation; the board discussed fiscal and access implications.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Staff described conceptual plans to move basketball courts and add other amenities at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, and said a contribution from a private partner will help fund the work; board members raised concerns about timing, permits near the coastal construction line and the pace of design funding decisions.
Douglas County, Kansas
The Douglas County Commission approved four temporary business use permits allowing geotechnical testing for the Kansas Sky Energy Center solar project, but several neighbors and Grant Township urged the commission to delay action while litigation over the project proceeds.
Birmingham City, Oakland County, Michigan
After reviewing six proposals for a zoning‑ordinance rewrite, the Birmingham Planning Board on Oct. 22 selected four firms for interviews — Halsey Levine, Kendig/Encode Plus, McKenna and Giffels Webster — and set interview procedures for the November meeting, with recommendations to the city commission expected in December.
Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington
The committee voted to place Resolution R2025‑016, updating the city's small works roster authority to reflect changes in state procurement law and continued use of MRSC rosters, on the Nov. 3 consent calendar.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Parks and Recreation staff told the advisory board the city’s reorganization moved sanitation into Public Works effective Oct. 1, added a Capital Projects department, and created a sustainability deputy position; staff also summarized recent awards and upcoming events.
Shawnee County, Kansas
The board moved into a closed attorney‑client executive session to discuss real estate proposals for the Mainere conference center and related contract negotiations; commissioners returned and reported no action taken.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441), School Districts, Arizona
Parents and family members said special‑needs students are not getting adequate placement, raised concerns about environment, transport costs and staff training; one parent said she removed her children from district schools and is paying for out‑of‑district services and long travel distances.
Shawnee County, Kansas
The Board of Health recognized an individual and an organization for community health leadership; Lissa Staley received the individual award and SENT received the organizational award.
Birmingham City, Oakland County, Michigan
The Birmingham Planning Board unanimously approved a special land use permit and final site plan Oct. 22 for a three‑story office at 36977 Woodward Ave., subject to conditions including either expanding building frontage to 75% of the street or obtaining a variance and pursuing a three‑foot height variance for a small glass peak.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
The Parks, Recreation and Beaches Advisory Board voted to elect Marta Resco as vice chair after a nomination and a recorded acceptance; the transcript records the motion passed but does not include a numeric roll-call tally.
Ossipee Town, Carroll County, New Hampshire
The Selectboard heard a firm estimate of $25,000 for fireworks for the town’s 250th anniversary and discussed asking neighboring towns to contribute and shifting parking to improve the display.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Commissioners asked staff to clarify whether the city or homeowners are responsible for sewer lateral maintenance up to the property line. Utilities staff said the city is responsible for the portion in the public right‑of‑way and will return with clarified code language.
Shawnee County, Kansas
The task force’s annual report to Shawnee County commissioners cited more than 2,100 domestic‑violence 911 calls in 2024, about 1,400 arrests, and barriers to leaving abusive relationships including lack of affordable housing and limited public transportation.
Tumwater, Thurston County, Washington
The City of Tumwater Public Works Committee voted Oct. 23 to place a replacement interlocal agreement (ILA) for the Thurston Climate Mitigation Collaborative on the Nov. 3 City Council consideration calendar with a recommendation to approve and authorize the mayor to sign.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
City staff outlined the shortlist process for city hall redevelopment proposals and presented recommended Fort Lauderdale Beach Park concepts that would add courts and fitness amenities; commissioners asked for design refinements before the city advances permitting and funding steps.
Lake County, California
Lake County supervisors heard an update Wednesday on the invasive Mediterranean oak borer and its rapid toll on valley and blue oaks across the county.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
The City Commission reopened conference discussion of three finalists for city attorney and heard public endorsements for candidates. The commission debated whether to complete its selection tonight or wait for absent members; staff explained the evening agenda will include a motion to select a candidate for contract discussions.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Summary of formal committee actions taken at the Oct. 21 meeting: approval of July minutes, recommendation to consolidate advisory committees, and adjournment.
Shawnee County, Kansas
LiveWell Shawnee County director Sarah Kearns Vincent briefed commissioners on $100,000 Pathways funding from Blue Cross Blue Shield, the Food Secure Communities initiative, impact‑team activities and a CHIP due in December.
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council adopt a general‑plan amendment and rezone (GMU to D4) covering CRA‑owned parcels in the Rio Grande District, backing a vision for new streets, an arts campus and dense mixed‑use development near the intermodal hub.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441), School Districts, Arizona
A traffic consultant told the board he found major defects in Maricopa school crosswalks and school‑zone markings, alleged some were not ADA‑compliant and asked the board to request a city audit; he provided photos and a report he said is posted online.
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
The commission voted to recommend a general‑plan change and a zoning map amendment for a proposed hotel at the corner of 2100 South and 1300 East (Sugar House). Both actions were forwarded to City Council with conditions and will require a development agreement before any rezoning becomes final.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
The Harbor Plan was updated by the Harbor Plan Committee and will be forwarded to the state for review; the committee plans to identify roughly 20 immediate priorities for implementation.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
Fellowship Recovery Community Organization described its recovery housing, respite beds and peer‑support services to the City Commission. City staff said the city has funded the program through a state grant and is continuing funding from the general fund after grant expiration.
Ossipee Town, Carroll County, New Hampshire
Officials told the Selectboard that election costs will rise because of three elections next year; the board agreed to post signage and consider adding audio for the town meeting.
Shawnee County, Kansas
Josh Van Drunen, Shawnee County epidemiologist, described his role in tracking disease, supporting community partners and analyzing local trends including higher suicide rates and barriers to mental‑health access.
Ossipee Town, Carroll County, New Hampshire
Selectboard members heard detailed health insurance quotes showing large premium increases and discussed offering lower‑cost plans and promoting health savings accounts to reduce taxpayer expense.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Members reported meetings with Sconset community groups about the Bluff Walk and discussed takings, enforcement, and the limits of static barriers; the committee agreed to continue outreach and seek a balanced approach.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
City staff presented four models to update the local business tax, including a staff‑recommended option of 5% increases every other year; commissioners signaled support for the staff recommendation and asked staff to bring an ordinance.
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment that would allow a hotel at roughly 265 East 100 South (Sugar House), forwarding the rezoning and a development agreement to City Council 7–1 after weeks of public comment and negotiation over community benefits.
St Helens SD 502, School Districts, Oregon
A local early-childhood nonprofit and Oregon GEAR UP representatives presented to the board about community programming and a college-access award for Saint Helens High School.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441), School Districts, Arizona
Maricopa Wells Middle School presented ELA strategies and benchmark gains; principal Thad Miller and teacher Trevor Jenkins described collaborative student‑centered instruction, weekly PLTs and a student assessment tracker.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Committee members discussed class-3 e-bikes, a state micro-mobility commission and local enforcement tactics including speed-based regulation, checkpoints and signage.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
The Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization presented the Broward Regional Safety Action Plan, funded by a USDOT Safe Streets for All grant, and asked Fort Lauderdale to endorse three corridor concepts so the projects can be programmed for design and construction.
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
The Salt Lake City Planning Commission on Oct. 8 approved a redevelopment of the Lincoln Plaza shopping center at 145 East 1300 South, clearing a 42‑unit apartment and 95‑unit townhome proposal after separate votes on design review and plan development.
Shawnee County, Kansas
County health staff described Dad Zone, a father-focused supplement to the state Baby Basics prenatal curriculum, reporting enrollment growth and plans to expand Spanish-language offerings and community partnerships.
Maricopa Unified School District (4441), School Districts, Arizona
District and contractor gave a construction status update for the new Sorrento K–8 school and described a multi‑age instructional model with career academies; officials said weather cost about a day and a half of schedule time.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Staff summarized the town's encroachment policy, outreach efforts and select board discussion; the DPW director signaled willingness to act on metal stakes and rocks that staff and the board consider public-safety hazards.
United Nations, Federal
Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations told reporters that living hostages are home, the remains of 15 fallen were returned for burial, and that Hamas must disarm before Gaza can be rebuilt; he criticized the International Court of Justice ruling and said Israel welcomes international forces to help restore law and order.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
An external audit of the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center renovation found recoveries and negotiated credits after the closeout audit; commissioners asked staff to report back on facility utilization, attendance and revenue after reopening.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
The Town committee on Roads and Right of Way voted to recommend cooperating with the select board to consolidate the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and other functions into a Transportation Planning and Public Access Advisory Committee with a mix of at-large and appointed members.
St Helens SD 502, School Districts, Oregon
The city requested the district pause a planned sale of 10.76 acres on Ross Road and explore a potential joint-use sports complex, citing long-term revenue and community benefits; the board asked staff to look into the proposal.
Centennial SD 28J, School Districts, Oregon
Superintendent Owens briefed the Centennial School Board on an upcoming educational summit as part of long-range facilities planning, a districtwide TimeClock Plus rollout, a $20,000 Best Buy/Intel grant for Butler Creek Elementary and planned reuse of furniture donated by Nike.
El Centro, Imperial County, California
The El Centro City Council appointed Robert Sawyer as city manager on Oct. 21; Sawyer previously served with the El Centro Police Department beginning in 1998, became police chief in February 2022 and had been acting city manager since May 2025.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida
The Fort Lauderdale Board of Adjustment told the City Commission it wants administrative variances limited to changes to existing structures and warned that allowing orders from the board to be appealed directly to the commission could produce a heavy volume of appeals.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Trust staff announced a year‑round deed restriction pilot with application and award dates and briefed the board on a WPI student study of downtown second‑story reuse.
St Helens SD 502, School Districts, Oregon
After an executive session, the board voted to adopt the superintendent's findings as the final decision on one complaint and delegated the board chair to respond to another complaint about a board member and to manage hearing logistics.
Centennial SD 28J, School Districts, Oregon
The Centennial School Board approved revised policy JFCEB and the accompanying administrative regulation at its Oct. 22 work session, and the board voted to delete the prior versions. The administrative record states one minor wording change to clarify 'in school or classroom lockers.'
Okaloosa County officials held a ribbon-cutting for the Bridge to Bridge bike path, a 12-foot-wide route officials described as using photoluminescent surfacing. Speakers credited years of planning, roughly $4 million in combined funding and cooperation with Eglin Air Force Base; officials said the path is intended for pedals and walking only.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
The Affordable Housing Trust approved a joint letter — to be bundled by the planning commission — with the county commissioners to submit comments on the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities draft seasonal communities regulations; chair authorized to sign.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
Code enforcement staff described an education campaign in November–December and enforcement beginning Jan. 1, including a staged fine schedule and clarified rules for vegetative-waste placement and landscaper responsibility.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
The board found Twitty Properties in violation for a roof described as dirty and in disrepair, ordered compliance by Dec. 4, 2025, and discussed whether a separate repair citation may be needed.
El Centro, Imperial County, California
The El Centro City Council on Oct. 21 approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the city code to bar commercial vehicles with more than two axles from using sections of Wake Avenue between Imperial and Labusheree avenues; the measure will return for a second reading and final adoption at a future meeting.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
The Trust voted unanimously to declare Unit C (8C) 30 Acres Lane and 14 Somerset Lane surplus and authorized disposition under Chapter 30B; staff outlined a portfolio review and recommended phased disposition of several other trust parcels.
St Helens SD 502, School Districts, Oregon
The district reported a $213,000 uptick in the 2024–25 estimated ending fund balance and a $685,000 improvement for 2025–26, but leaders warned lower enrollment and future cost pressures could create further cuts next year.
Centennial SD 28J, School Districts, Oregon
At its Oct. 22 work session, Centennial School Board received the district’s annual Division 22 Standards and Assurances report. District staff said Centennial met most state requirements but is out of compliance for a written comprehensive Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Plan and will produce a board-approved plan by June 30, 2026.
United Nations, Federal
An unidentified speaker said Sudan’s war has driven mass displacement and disrupted schooling for children; UNICEF-provided supplies have helped some community-built schools reopen in greater Khartoum, the speaker said.
Lyon County, Nevada
After discussion the commission decided the dog park will continue to pay water usage and meter charges, but the board unanimously waived the one-time fee to have utilities turn the park's water on and off each year; one commissioner abstained on the main motion due to a disclosed conflict of interest.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Presentation by Housing Nantucket and EBP reports sharp increases in home prices and rents, high rates of cost burden and overcrowding, and estimates hundreds of new units would be needed to reduce burden to state or national levels.
Thurston County, Washington
County planning staff briefed commissioners on public-comment themes ahead of a Nov. 4 public hearing on the 2025 periodic comprehensive plan update, highlighting four central decision areas: whether a proposed 5% rural-growth figure should be a legal cap or a target, rules for detached accessory dwelling units in rural areas, incentives and size-l
St Helens SD 502, School Districts, Oregon
The St Helens School District board voted to add two instructional days to the 2025–26 calendar and approved policy EBAC to restore site safety committees and let the superintendent designate the district safety officer.
United Nations, Federal
A United Nations official outlined worsening humanitarian needs across Syria, citing mass displacement, damaged services and funding shortfalls; the statement called for de-escalation, more humanitarian funding and rapid investment in reconstruction to make returns sustainable.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
The Town of Lake Clarke Shores Code Enforcement Board found the property in case 25-0471 in violation for a deteriorated driveway and set a compliance deadline after discussion of the owner’s financial situation and requested estimates at the next meeting.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
After debate about a competing citizen petition, the Select Board voted 3‑2 on Oct. 22 to place the NPDC’s enabling‑legislation article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant; the board recorded a divided vote with calls for further public engagement.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
County commissioners on Oct. 22 approved a fourth amendment to a temporary easement and a temporary access agreement with the Nantucket Conservation Foundation and private owners to allow permitting and construction of a permanent alternate roadway for Sheep Pond Road residents.
City engineer Todd Zielinski outlined a plan to use precision cutting on sidewalks in several sections of Livonia this year, part of a broader program of sidewalk replacements across the city costing just under $1 million.
Lyon County, Nevada
Utilities staff reported multiple ongoing studies (Silver Springs effluent disposal and sludge dewatering, two lift-station condition assessments), design work on Rosepeak water-main replacement and Dayton sewer phase 2, and Rolling A wastewater plant phase 4 construction nearing completion but with recent performance issues at two reactors.
Milton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Facilities reported on Cunningham renovations, ongoing storage/renovation phases, and districtwide capital planning; Tucker playground committee is fundraising and pursuing CPC support with goal to begin construction in 2026.
St Helens SD 502, School Districts, Oregon
Following interviews with five finalists for the vacant Position 5 seat, the St Helens School District board voted to appoint Kim Walker to the board and administered the oath of office.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
County commissioners approved a license allowing Tacoma Green residents to use 32 of 51 parking spaces on Wait Drive after the Planning Board’s special‑permit conditions; the vote was 3‑2. The Select Board later approved a separate temporary license to place 28×10 storage sheds on town land at 4 Way Drive for Tacoma Green, 5‑0.
Pike County, Kentucky
University of Pikeville announced the public phase of a $50,000,000 capital campaign on Founders Day after raising $38,071,704 in a silent phase. The campaign will fund the Tanner College of Dental Medicine, a 500‑acre Bear Mountain athletic complex and scholarships to support students from Appalachia.
Lyon County, Nevada
The Board approved revisions to the county personnel policy manual that add domestic-violence leave language, define artificial intelligence use, prohibit shortening probationary periods, clarify mileage reimbursement, and adjust sick-leave rules and holiday stipends for court appearances.
Milton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The Massachusetts commissioner denied a requested waiver to extend Superintendent John Dale’s term through FY27. The committee said it will meet with the superintendent and counsel to explore alternatives and will hold an executive session Nov. 5 if an agreement is reached.
San Juan County, Colorado
San Juan County staff presented a preliminary 2026 budget proposal that includes a 4% pay increase assumption, a 10% health-insurance contingency, and capital placeholders for building maintenance, a generator and vehicle replacements.
Ashland Public Schools , School Boards, Massachusetts
On Oct. 22 the School Committee voted to approve Policy IKF (graduation requirements), Policy IKFE (competency determination) and Policy JEC (middle‑school pathway exploration). The committee also approved the consent agenda (donations, minutes) and authorized payables totaling $472,682.54.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
The town’s housing office reported on housing programs Oct. 22: a year‑round deed‑restriction pilot RFP was released (responses due Nov. 14), Habitat’s Wait Drive project is finishing six units, lease‑to‑locals has preserved 37 properties, and staff described ongoing advocacy for a local transfer fee at multiple state hearings.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
The committee adopted a substitute for HB 4306 (shorter driver suspensions after epileptic seizures and related procedural changes) and reported HB 4402 with recommendation. Roll calls showed the substitute adopted and both bills reported out of committee.
Milton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Committee reviewed FY27 budget philosophy prioritizing tier‑1 instruction, data‑informed work, and learning‑gap interventions; voted to appoint Robert Milt to the town’s Budget Coordination Committee.
Lyon County, Nevada
The Boys & Girls Club of Mason Valley told Lyon County commissioners it serves about 1,500 children annually, has daily attendance near 450 at peak, and is moving forward with a phased capital plan including a licensed early learning center and a proposed Silver Springs clubhouse estimated at roughly $5 million.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
National Grid told the Select Board on Oct. 22 that a residential smart‑meter deployment began in early October on Nantucket, with about 1,800 meters (roughly 15% of homes) installed so far; the company described outage testing, data privacy, opt‑out fees and a local drop‑in for customers on Nov. 3.
San Juan County, Colorado
EPA remedial staff and Superfund redevelopment contractors briefed San Juan County commissioners on reuse concepts for Mayflower Mill tailings (Bonita Peak OU2) including trails, revegetation, seasonal workforce parking/RV staging, and potential solar arrays — and scheduled a public open house to gather input.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
The committee heard testimony on HB 4221 (a companion to HB 4220) to allow veterinary telehealth in Michigan and require LARA to promulgate implementation rules. Supporters from Michigan Humane and the ASPCA said telehealth expands access, with limits on controlled-substance prescriptions and short-duration refills.
Milton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
The committee approved three Pierce Middle School trips — seventh‑grade Spanish/Latin to New York (May 7–9, 2026), seventh‑grade Quebec trip (May 2026) and an eighth‑grade trip to Washington, D.C. (May 2026).
Ashland Public Schools , School Boards, Massachusetts
High‑school Environmental Action Club students presented two projects — a storm‑drain pavement painting near parent pick‑up and a plastic bottle‑cap mural in a school hallway; committee members offered logistical suggestions, and the students said they are coordinating with the town stormwater advisory committee.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
Representative Pavel told the House Rules Committee that House Bill 4929 would create a voluntary surrender process for medical licenses, allowing licensees to submit their certificate and a signed form to LARA to end licensure and reduce administrative notifications.
Lyon County, Nevada
The county voted unanimously to recommend denial of Walker Basin Conservancy applications to change point of diversion and place of use for water rights adjudicated under the Walker River decree and directed the county manager to send a letter outlining reasons for denial.
San Juan County, Colorado
Charlie Smith, newly elected president of the Southwestern Water Conservation District, updated San Juan County commissioners on recent regional water gains, new state measurement rules, proposed state dredge-and-fill regulations and grant funding for monitoring and upgrades.
Milton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Milton School Committee approved a new middle‑school pathway exploration policy by expedited vote and adopted policies embedding current graduation requirements and competency determination for students; committee discussed pathways for future changes such as a possible world‑language requirement.
2025 House Legislature MI, Michigan
A House Rules Committee hearing included testimony on a bill that would require medical license applicants to provide their legal names to improve transparency and accountability; the bill’s substitute would give the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs 90 days to implement the change.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
Staff reported enforcement work and asked the committee to continue sending enforcement leads; members asked about how longstanding violations are handled and the process for fines, which staff explained follows a progressive schedule up to district court.
Ashland Public Schools , School Boards, Massachusetts
A senior presented an Eagle Scout project to build and install a 4x4 tote rack in the high‑school storage room; the committee voted to approve the proposal.
PELHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
During the Oct. 21 meeting the Pelham Union Free School District finance discussion highlighted rising costs in special education, transportation and employee benefits, a projected drawdown of reserves and a recommendation from the finance committee that the coming budget remain tax-cap compliant while preserving programming where possible.
House of Representatives, House, Committees, Legislative, Puerto Rico
La Comisión de Turismo de la Cámara de Representantes se reunió el jueves 23 de octubre para evaluar el Proyecto de la Cámara 660 y la Resolución 154, iniciativas que buscan declarar las llamadas piedras del padre Nazario como patrimonio nacional de Puerto Rico y ordenar al Instituto de Cultura Puertorriqueña un plan de protección y conservación.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
The committee held a proposed freestanding-letter sign for the Boys & Girls Club gym, citing site access and visibility concerns; the applicant was encouraged to explore alternative locations or designs that identify the building entrance.
Milton Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Milton Public Schools launched a DESE-aligned, multi-step review of K–5 early literacy instructional materials and will return to the School Committee in February with a recommended adoption and an implementation plan.
United Nations, Federal
Najat Rushdie told the Security Council there were fierce clashes in Aleppo between interim authority forces and groups affiliated with the Syrian Democratic Forces but that parties agreed to de‑escalate and pursue ceasefire and technical talks; she also urged restraint over reported Israeli incursions in southern Syria.
Cloverdale City, Sonoma County, California
The Cloverdale City Council voted 5-0 to introduce by title an ordinance adding objective design and development standards (Section 18.10.080) to the municipal code, applying new, measurable rules for multifamily and mixed‑use development to comply with state law.
Lyon County, Nevada
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners selected Blaine Osborne as the county's nominee to fill a vacancy in Nevada Assembly District 39; the nominee and Douglas County's pick will be considered at a joint meeting Nov. 6.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
The committee approved four of five Island Lumber sign applications, citing their historic look, but held one 'hardware' sign for revision to avoid setting a precedent for product-only signage; the committee asked the applicant to submit a master campus sign plan when the drive approach is finalized.
PELHAM UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York
The Pelham Union Free School District Board of Education on Oct. 21 held a working session to begin planning local implementation of New York State’s New York Inspires “Portrait of a Graduate” framework, district curriculum leaders said.
United Nations, Federal
In a Security Council briefing from Damascus, Najat Rushdie urged quicker and larger-scale sanctions relief, cited the Caesar Act as an impediment to investment, and called for domestic reforms and donor confidence measures to enable reconstruction and economic recovery.
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Speakers at a Doña Ana County meeting called for investment in activities and amenities for young people, framing such investments as part of the county's economic development and quality-of-life priorities.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
The committee approved a new carved projecting sign for a business at 44 Center Street, setting a thickness requirement; the vote split with one 'no' vote and one abstention.
Vermillion County, Indiana
An administrative panel heard an appeal Oct. 23, 2025, from Clinton Holdings LLC challenging a 2025 reassessment of a strip mall at 1783 E. State Road 163. The petitioner asked that the 2025 assessment be reverted to the 2024 value; the panel took the case under advisement and will issue a written decision.
Ashland Public Schools , School Boards, Massachusetts
Mendez (Ashland Middle School) has restructured 'discovery' time into discrete reading, writing, engineering and Spanish team blocks to improve literacy and science exposure; staff reported early signs of classroom gains and better targeted special education and Title I service delivery.
United Nations, Federal
At a Security Council briefing delivered from Damascus, Najat Rushdie said Syrian women remain underrepresented in recent indirect elections and election administration, and called for measures to protect women from exclusion and gender-based violence as transition proceeds.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Deltona ordered a smoke-shop owner to obtain an issued building permit for a recently built interior wall and door or correct the condition by Jan. 20, 2026, or face daily fines.
Long Branch City, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Residents raised safety concerns about unlit intersections and outages at the Oct. 22 Long Branch council meeting; city officials said JCP&L (now part of FirstEnergy) has long lead times for replacement parts and the city is documenting outages and escalating reports to the Board of Public Utilities.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
The Sign Advisory Committee approved a carved mahogany projecting sign for ES Beauty Lounge at an existing bracket, with the condition that the bracket be flipped and mounted in a traditional format.
Berwyn South SD 100, School Boards, Illinois
At its Oct. 22 meeting, the Berwyn South School District 100 board voted to convene and adjourn required public hearings and approved the consent agenda. Roll-call votes recorded unanimous 'aye' votes in the transcript for the listed motions.
Ashland Public Schools , School Boards, Massachusetts
Select Board, School Committee and Finance Committee were presented a multi-year projection showing a potential $2.5 million operating gap in FY2027 and growing capital needs; boards agreed to explore override options and scheduled a follow-up December 10 meeting to develop proposals and community outreach plans.
Long Branch City, Monmouth County, New Jersey
The city presented medals and certificates Oct. 22 to firefighters and civilian Solomon Moyle for a Sept. 18 rescue at Cottage Avenue Beach; one firefighter was admitted for observation.
Berwyn South SD 100, School Boards, Illinois
Heritage Middle School staff and students were spotlighted at the Oct. 22 board meeting. The school was recognized with an "It Takes a Village" award and received a Whole Kids Garden grant; students and two staff leaders were thanked for building and maintaining gardens and outdoor learning spaces.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
The owner of a vacant property at 1838 Joyner Drive was ordered to fix an unsanitary pool and remove heavy vine growth within 14 days or face daily fines.
Providence City, Providence County, Rhode Island
The committee approved a clerical amendment to align municipal zoning language with state cannabis commission rules (municipal approval before state application) and continued the ordinance for final action.
Nantucket County, Massachusetts
The Nantucket Sign Advisory Committee approved neighborhood speed-limit and no-parking signs as part of a master sign plan, with conditions requiring removal of signs from gates and mounting as a single post-mounted sign in gray paint; committee also added a note that future street signage should be painted wood, not metal.
Long Branch City, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Ordinance 14-25, a first reading to amend the city's towing rules and fee schedule, was introduced Oct. 22 and a public hearing was scheduled for Nov. 12.
City of Norwalk hosts the 40th annual Arturo Sanchez Sr. Halloween parade at Carmo Ciel Park, featuring marching bands, floats, a costume contest and acknowledgments to the Sanchez Foundation and city departments.
Norwalk Recreation and Park Services' Teen Alliance (TAP) received the Helen Putnam Award at the Cal Cities conference on Oct. 8. The city held its State of the City event on Oct. 17 with guest speakers from the Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and the Norwalk Sheriff's Department.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
A Deltona property that previously had excess vehicles and debris was found to be corrected by the special magistrate; no fine was imposed but future repeat violations warned.
Providence City, Providence County, Rhode Island
The committee voted to change zoning for a historic five‑unit building at 1 Charles Street so it can continue operating as short‑term rentals without an owner‑occupancy requirement, approving inclusion in the downtown D1‑45 zone.
Berwyn South SD 100, School Boards, Illinois
District finance staff presented a tentative 2025 tax levy, explained Cook County timing and calculation challenges, and reported falling revenues and a declining enrollment trend. Staff warned the district must be cautious over the next five years as one-time federal pandemic funds expire.
Long Branch City, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Council introduced Ordinance 13-25 to adopt the 2025 Oceanfront Broadway redevelopment plan, amend city code chapters on redevelopment and zoning, and set a Nov. 25 public hearing.
Providence City, Providence County, Rhode Island
The committee approved changing a portion of 268 Carpenter Street from R‑3 to C‑2 to reflect surrounding commercial uses; the petitioner withdrew a second, related request.
Providence City, Providence County, Rhode Island
The committee approved changing a property at Silver Lake Avenue from R‑3 to C‑3, adding a map footnote to limit the lot to vehicle repair and service and requiring screening and canopy coverage per CPC recommendations.
Governor's Cabinet: Rep. DeSantis, Executive , Florida
In response to local concerns, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida’s Schools of Hope initiative will attract charter operators such as Success Academy and that converting underused school space for charters will not prevent facilities from serving as hurricane evacuation centers.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Deltona ordered corrections for missing address numbers and unpermitted exterior work at a vacant property; the owner must comply within 30 days or face daily fines.
Long Branch City, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Long Branch City Council on Oct. 22 adopted a resolution opposing RWJBarnabas Health's proposal to transfer Monmouth Medical Center's hospital license to a new facility in Tinton Falls, and urged residents to attend the state public hearing Oct. 29.
Providence City, Providence County, Rhode Island
The Committee on Ordinance voted to rezone three lots on DeSoto Street from R‑3 to MMU, following a unanimous recommendation from the City Plan Commission and staff presentation on consistency with the comprehensive plan.
Berwyn South SD 100, School Boards, Illinois
Berwyn South School District 100 held a public hearing on a proposed bond sale of up to $2.6 million for facility work. A resident questioned the need to borrow while the district holds cash; district staff said answers will be provided before any vote and noted state approval of certain projects.
Vermillion County, Indiana
A petitioner appealed the 2025 assessed value for a Newport parcel at an administrative hearing in Vermillion County. The Board took testimony, asked questions about acreage, removed structures and homestead rules, and said it will issue a written decision later; no vote was taken at the hearing.
Governor's Cabinet: Rep. DeSantis, Executive , Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state's 2022–23 litigation reforms have helped lower insurance costs and that Progressive Insurance has agreed to provide almost a billion dollars in credits to Florida auto policyholders, an amount the governor said would average roughly $300 per policyholder.
Danbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The Danbury Board of Education approved the consent calendar, accepted the September 2025 finance report and set three health- and safety-related policies for first reading by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the public transcript.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
The Life Fellowship Church of the Nazarene was ordered to finalize its permit application for a new playground fence; the magistrate set a 30‑day compliance date.
Danbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
The district's PDAC recommended switching from the CTT rubric to the Professional Standards for Educational Leadership; the board will adopt that change. Separately, staff reported no immediate impact to IDEA (special education) funding for the current fiscal year.
Providence City, Providence County, Rhode Island
The Committee on Ordinance heard hours, scope and enforcement questions about proposed changes to the City of Providence zoning ordinance governing incidental and temporary entertainment, adopted two committee amendments and continued the item for final action.
Danbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
Superintendent Cara Casimero presented an uncertified October 1 enrollment snapshot showing 11,430 students districtwide, a modest decline from last year and a small drop in English-learner and free-and-reduced-lunch counts; staff cautioned numbers remain subject to certification.
Lake County, California
Summary of formal votes and outcomes recorded during the Oct. 21 Board of Supervisors meeting, including contract authorizations, ordinance adoption, appointments and continuances.
RSU 04, School Districts, Maine
The RSU 4 board unanimously approved the superintendent’s recommendation to hire Beth Reed for an English teaching position at Oak Hill High School.
Davenport City, Scott County, Iowa
Public commenters raised questions about a 2023 settlement and alleged workplace harassment during the Oct. 22 Davenport City Council meeting; council members clarified which current members were not on the 2023 council, a judge's order about assent was cited, and the council voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss litigation and a
Davenport City, Scott County, Iowa
The Davenport City Council publicly recognized members of the Davenport Fire Department on Oct. 22 for rescuing three people from a Sept. 11 structure fire; multiple crew members and one firefighter received distinguished service awards and a medal of honor for life‑saving actions.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
A metal garage at 679 Vicksburg Street was cited for conversion to multiple apartments without permits; the magistrate set separate deadlines for building and fire compliance and warned of daily fines.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
Special Magistrate ordered a Deltona homeowner to obtain required permits or return the front elevation to its prior configuration after unpermitted alteration of a window and addition of a door.
Chelsea City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Candidates criticized state notice rules that prioritize property owners, pledged more renter notification, rapid‑response know‑your‑rights work and community outreach, and emphasized rebuilding trust between government and residents.
Danbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
District technology director proposed a SmartTech device insurance plan at $26 per device per year to speed repairs and limit repeated device replacement; the board requested cost comparisons, equity options for low-income families and estimates if the district paid the premium.
Lake County, California
The board authorized Amendment 8 to a contract with Consor to complete final design, right‑of‑way and environmental services for the South Main Street and Soda Bay corridor project, increasing the agreement by $549,600.
Clatsop County, Oregon
The board appointed Commissioner Courtney Banks to a one-year term as Clatsop County’s representative on the Council of Forest Trust Land Counties (CFTLC), a committee of the Association of Oregon Counties; commissioners cited ongoing forestry rulemaking and the Habitat Conservation Plan as reasons to maintain continuity in representation.
Deltona, Volusia County, Florida
At a Oct. 22 special-magistrate hearing, the City of Deltona found three property owners in violation for unrepaired roofs and set deadlines and daily fines if repairs are not completed.
RSU 04, School Districts, Maine
The RSU 4 board voted unanimously to petition the Western Maine Regional Service Center (WMRSC) for membership and authorized the superintendent to enter a membership agreement. The board discussed dues, estimated state subsidy, obligations of membership and asked administration to confirm financial and operational details with existing members.
Danbury School District, School Districts, Connecticut
Danbury Public Schools and city officials dedicated the district's new Board of Education room to Gladys Cooper, honoring more than three decades of service and presenting city and state citations.
Clatsop County, Oregon
County staff told commissioners they plan to amend the county’s 2020 tobacco retail license ordinance to opt into the 2022 state retail license program starting July 1, 2026; the county would retain the county rule prohibiting tobacco sales within 1,000 feet of a school and county inspectors would perform inspections under the state license.
Lake County, California
Staff and consultants summarized a countywide climate vulnerability analysis and presented a resilience framework organized around 10 'pillars of landscape resilience' to guide adaptation strategies and actions.
Chelsea City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
At the forum candidates highlighted dangerous intersections, pedestrian safety near schools, and MBTA reliability problems; proposed fixes include capital planning, state grants and targeted infrastructure changes.
Liberty Lake, Spokane County, Washington
At the Oct. 22 Liberty Lake Planning Commission meeting the commission approved the meeting agenda and Oct. 8 minutes, excused two commissioners and adjourned; motions were routine and passed by voice vote.
Oshkosh Area School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Technology staff reported that the district's cybersecurity training-completion rate rose to 87% after reverting to a biannual training model; the district regained a five-star cybersecurity rating in their KPI framework.
Clatsop County, Oregon
County manager presented a division plan for a new OHCS contract: $1.8 million for 2025–26 with 7% retained for county administration, and remaining funds split between created and maintained beds using a base-cost plus per-bed formula tied to 24-hour access and service linkages.
RSU 04, School Districts, Maine
The RSU 4 board voted unanimously to submit a School Revolving Renovation Fund (SRRF) application to the state for safety and security upgrades at Libby Tozier School, including exterior door replacements, card readers, a hardened vestibule, and contingency funds for hazardous‑materials mitigation. Board members discussed long‑term facility plans,
Lake County, California
County and university entomologists told supervisors the Mediterranean oak borer (MOB) is spreading in residential and riparian areas; they outlined surveillance, contractor training and pilot treatment trials.
Lake County, California
Consultants and county staff presented a draft wildfire preparedness and evacuation plan with preparedness checklists, maps, temporary evacuation points and guidance for evacuating schools, people with access needs and animals.
Liberty Lake, Spokane County, Washington
The Liberty Lake Planning Commission reviewed a draft parks and recreation master plan and related natural‑environment and climate elements during a workshop at its Oct. 22 meeting, focusing discussion on how the city should count non‑city‑owned regional assets such as the Centennial Trail and Liberty Lake Regional Park when setting park level‑of‑service standards.
Clatsop County, Oregon
County finance staff told commissioners first-quarter spending is near budgeted levels, with the general fund at about 24% of appropriation; officials flagged timber revenue volatility, potential impacts from a delayed federal Habitat Conservation Plan and the risk from a possible federal shutdown to safety-net services.
Oshkosh Area School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Martie O'Donnell, principal of South Park Middle School, described efforts to raise reading and math proficiency, implement instructional walkthroughs and rotate interventions for roughly 100 students while currently serving 40.
Lake County, California
Supervisors heard hours of public comment and decided not to vote on Oct. 21, directing staff to compare other community choice aggregation options and return with a plan.
Chelsea City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Forum candidates described plans to expand paid youth jobs, apprenticeship and union partnerships, community center space, and youth mental‑health services to address violence prevention and opportunity gaps.
Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida
At its Oct. 22 meeting the Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board unanimously approved Michelle Cherny as chair and Joy Sullivan as vice chair and approved the minutes of the Sept. 17 meeting after minor name corrections in the public-comment section.
Clayton County State Court 304, Texas Courts, Judicial, Texas
At a Oct. 23 bond-forfeiture calendar in Courtland 304, Clayton County State Court granted multiple rule absolutes on forfeited bonds, issued bench-warrant bond forfeitures for defendants not located, and recorded several consent orders and case closures.
Oshkosh Area School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Facilities committee presented a boundary-change scenario to move 108 Shapiro Elementary students to Roosevelt Elementary after Shapiro's closure; administration estimated three new bus routes costing roughly $150,000 and stressed minimizing disruption.
Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida
A community nonprofit, Friends of Bay Oaks, has formed a governing board and opened an account with about $18,700 to support programs and events at Bay Oaks; members and staff described forthcoming fundraisers and event partnerships, including a March pickleball tournament and holiday programming.
Lake County, California
County staff told supervisors the federal shutdown may interrupt CalFresh benefits and SNAP funding for millions of Californians; local eligibility workers will remain paid through the end of the year under state action.
Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida
Staff told the Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board on Oct. 22 that the town rejected a design proposal for the Bay Oaks pool and has reissued a request for design services under the CDBG-DR program after procurement irregularities were identified.
Chelsea City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
At a candidate forum, multiple council candidates outlined differing approaches to keep longtime residents housed, from stronger tenant protections and inclusionary zoning to down‑payment assistance and creative reuse of vacant space.
Sarasota City, Sarasota County, Florida
At a Oct. 23 City of Sarasota code-compliance hearing Magistrate Richard Ellis imposed fines in several cases, confirmed prior orders in business-license cases and continued multiple property violations for follow-up inspections and permit work.
Oshkosh Area School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
Administrators told the board the district's experience modification rate rose to 1.27 and described steps including a switch to West Bend Insurance, targeted training and building-level follow-up to reduce staff injuries, some involving students.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
New state law SB 79 raises allowable heights, density and floor area near rail and rapid‑bus corridors; Palo Alto staff presented options to incorporate the law into a downtown housing plan, pause for an SB 79 'alternative plan,' or deprioritize the downtown plan.
Shelton, Mason County, Washington
The Chamber of Commerce reported lower visitor-center traffic for the quarter, attributing the decline to regional fire impacts, while Bluegrass festival organizers told the council the event drew about 1,800 attendees and generated hotel stays and local spending.
Lowell City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The commission ratified an Oct. 7 emergency certification for replacement of a 6-inch sewer line at 109 Wood Street, approved the Oct. 8 meeting minutes, and deferred election of officers to a future meeting. All motions were approved unanimously on Oct. 22.
Lake County, California
Multiple In-Home Supportive Services providers told the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 21 they need a new contract with livable pay to retain caregivers and avoid leaving clients without in-home care.
Oshkosh Area School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
The Oshkosh Area School District Board approved the 2025-26 tax levy and passed the consent agenda and multiple policy updates after discussion about mill-rate presentation and tax-bill impacts.
Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida
Staff told the advisory board that a local contractor will finish painting and fencing four new pickleball courts at Bay Oaks, with enclosure walls 8 feet high at the back sloping to 5 feet in front, a central gathering area between courts, and a likely November timeline if the contractor can schedule the work.
Lowell City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
New England Power Company on Oct. 22 presented a notice of intent to the Lowell Conservation Commission for access-way improvements and construction of a stormwater detention basin affecting 32 and 41 Rice Avenue; the commission continued the public hearing to Nov. 12 while the applicant supplies missing MassDEP and planting materials.
Shelton, Mason County, Washington
Shelton's interim finance director told the council the city’s August 2025 financial report shows revenues running above budget estimates, an increased unreserved fund balance and lower-than-budgeted expenditures through August.
Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan
At the start of the meeting the board approved adding two agenda items (a sign assistance application and a second public-comment period), approved the consent agenda and voted to move the November meeting to Nov. 19.
New York City Council, New York City, New York County, New York
At a joint session of the New York City Council's housing and finance committees, Department of Finance officials described how the agency administers property tax exemptions and abatements that support affordable housing, homeowners, businesses and nonprofits across the city.
Shelton, Mason County, Washington
Several residents and council members pressed for sidewalk repairs and more ADA parking. Interim city staff outlined a downtown sidewalk and street-tree repair project going to bid, the COTA Street restriping and a plan to switch to thermoplastic striping.
Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan
The Center for the Arts told the DDA that it received a $23,000 grant from the Lapeer County Community Foundation toward a new PICS Theater sound system, reported high attendance figures for recent shows, and plans to screen the Oakdale documentary on Feb. 6.
Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida
Town staff told the Bay Oaks Recreational Campus Advisory Board that recent town-wide budget cuts have reduced hours and staffing at Bay Oaks and that about $250,000 in park impact fees will be used to install surveillance cameras and a key-fob system, add a 6-foot concrete walking path, and make other park enhancements tied to a $1 million grant.
Lowell City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
The Lowell Conservation Commission continued a request for determination of applicability for an addition at 36 Shirley Ave to Nov. 12 after commissioners said the applicant must confirm base flood elevation and provide engineering/topographic details for work inside the FEMA 100-year floodplain.
Bannock County, Idaho
Following the prior items, commissioners approved the claims and consent agenda by voice vote with no questions recorded in the transcript.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
City staff and Alta Housing presented three design options for a Lot T affordable housing project in downtown Palo Alto. Council members expressed preference for a six‑story option that yields more family‑friendly units; staff noted a city contribution and potential gap financing.
Shelton, Mason County, Washington
Several residents used the City Council public-comment period to describe drug activity, overdoses and encampments near downtown Shelton locations including the library, and asked the city for immediate action to restore public safety.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
Staff presented a project to standardize procurement, scopes, and oversight of consultants, citing a contested turf study as an example and noting voluminous public records requests and heated public feedback.
Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan
The placemaking committee recommended replacing decorative landscaping rocks at a downtown pocket park with mulch, citing repeated damage to lights, murals and windows; a volunteer offered to help remove the rocks but the committee will consult city parks staff first.
Shelton, Mason County, Washington
The Shelton City Council unanimously approved a resolution to submit its comprehensive plan for a required Department of Ecology review, adopted an ordinance adding a compost procurement requirement to city code, and authorized design work for Phase 1 of the Crosstown Trail.
Bannock County, Idaho
The commission approved sending a memo granting a four-hour paid time-off benefit usable Nov. 1'Jan. 30 but asked staff to clarify language, tracking, and the reason code before distribution.
Chelsea City, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
City Manager Fidel Montes, Chelsea Police leaders and local pastors told a Faith & Blue gathering that officers are part of the community, outlined outreach programs for youth and neighbors, and said local police do not enforce federal immigration law.
LaSalle County, Illinois
LaSalle County Finance Committee discussed revenue assumptions, fund transfers and levies across multiple departments and voted to forward a recommended finance director candidate to the Legislation and Rules Committee for approval.
Bannock County, Idaho
The commission authorized a leave-without-pay request for a facilities employee who exhausted available leave after an episode of food poisoning; the facilities director described the employee's positive conduct on the job despite the absence.
Kenosha County, Wisconsin
The Kenosha County Human Services Committee reviewed the 2026 departmental budget, approved divisional budgets that change staffing and grant-funded positions, and confirmed multiple board appointments. Budget action included levy shifts, grant funding reductions and new building rent costs.
Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island
Burrillville councilors asked the clerk to send the council's goals and objectives and the comprehensive plan to town boards and commissions, requesting they place the items on their next agendas and prepare for a future joint workshop.
Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan
The DDA executive committee circulated a performance evaluation for the executive director and reported the DDA is not covered under the city's director liability insurance because it holds a separate tax ID; the committee will explore insurance options.
Peabody City, Essex County, Massachusetts
Peabody City Council Finance Committee voted to authorize the mayor to apply for a $50,000 Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection grant to pay part of a $135,000 cybersecurity upgrade for the city's water SCADA systems; councilors approved the motion by roll call.
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The commission approved conditional‑use plans for new Makers Row tenants: an Electric Rose coffee shop that transitions into an evening cocktail bar and Fork Farms (hydroponic producer) occupying 5,000 sq ft and estimating roughly 34,000 pounds of annual produce; staff asked the owner to post a landscaping schedule and noted Common Council review.
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The West Allis Plan Commission approved plans for a two‑story mixed‑use building at 7836 West Beecher that will provide ground‑floor commercial space and two residential units above, replacing a structurally compromised commercial building.
Bannock County, Idaho
The Bannock County Commission authorized the signature on a new VLEX contract to replace the county's Fastcase subscription; staff said the new service is more user-friendly and falls within the existing line-item budget.
Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan
The Lapeer DDA approved a $300 sign grant to support two replacement signs for Flip Your Financial; committee recommended the reduced award so funds remain for other applicants.
Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island
The council approved an application submitted by school staff for an after-school math program grant described in the meeting as "Learn 365 and Math Matters." The town will be the formal grantee and councilors said the program supports related robotics and career-technical pathways.
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The West Allis Plan Commission approved an appeal to allow a 9.9‑foot freestanding sign with an electronic message center for the future WA/WAM Activity & Fitness Center at the former Lane Intermediate School, despite the sign base lying within the vision‑clearance triangle.
Lapeer City, Lapeer County, Michigan
The Lapeer Downtown Development Authority heard survey results and business testimony that bike night, held most Fridays, may harm downtown businesses; members and a downtown business owner called for rethinking event schedules and more business-led programming.
Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida
Councilman Terrence Freeman opened a special committee on youth empowerment to coordinate education, workforce training and safe spaces for ages 16–24. Leaders outlined four strategic focus areas, a schedule of four workshops and a planned RFP; workforce and apprenticeship providers urged improved school access and employer pathways.
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California
City Council filled vacancies on the Human Relations, Parks and Recreation, and Public Art commissions after multi-round voting. Results include three appointments to the Human Relations Commission, two to Parks & Rec, and two to Public Art; two ties required second-round ballots.
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Open Brewing Company received plan commission approval to reconfigure its front yard: replace a bocce court with sand volleyball, add a band shelter oriented away from nearby apartments, expand the food‑truck area, and add two malt storage tanks and a storage shed; staff required building permits and noise/code compliance.
Darien School District, School Districts, Connecticut
At a Oct. 23 special meeting, Darien Board of Education finance staff reported a $500,607 positive balance through September, discussed salary- and turnover-related savings, a $50,000 placeholder for a pending security assessment RFP, and small changes to federal and state special-education grants.
Toquerville, Washington County, Utah
After public comment and legal history review, the Planning Commission voted to recommend denial to city council, finding the parcel does not meet the nine factors in city code; the underlying rezoning remains the subject of pending litigation.
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
The commission approved plans to convert a former dental office at 7500 West Lincoln Ave into 'Bella Suite' salon, including interior reconfiguration, an ADA restroom and creation of a small paved parking area with one ADA stall; staff required landscaping, lighting and refuse‑enclosure details.
Albemarle County, Virginia
Representatives from the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County reviewed respective economic development strategies and convened small groups that identified workforce pipelines, housing and targeted infill/redevelopment as priority collaboration areas.
Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island
The Burrillville Town Council adopted a resolution asking the Rhode Island Department of Transportation to reconsider reconstructing Victory Highway and Church Street now that nearby bridge work is largely complete.
Maui County, Hawaii
The Housing Land Use Committee heard TIG recommendations to create two new hotel zoning categories (H3, H4) and to pursue a council‑initiated mass change in zoning for properties on Exhibit 2; members deferred the item and directed staff to begin work on draft zoning language and a timeline.
Redford Union Schools District No. 1, School Boards, Michigan
The district received two grants through a school-based health-care network to provide a fully funded licensed mental-health professional at the junior-high and high-school campuses; the district will appoint Jennifer Smith as grant coordinator and the providers will handle recruitment and some training.
Lake County, Colorado
Lake County commissioners voted to contract for Mineral Belt Trail grooming for the 2025 winter season, approving a contracted option that staff estimated at about $57,912.75 with a 5% contingency and deferring grooming of the Mount Massive Golf Course this year.
Burrillville, Providence County, Rhode Island
The Burrillville Town Council, following an executive session, disclosed two votes: authorization to purchase the Pasco Reservoir parcel for up to $31,000 using open-space and capital funds, and authorization for the town manager to pursue an appeal in ongoing contract-related litigation.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
Directors debated edits to JLC, the district policy on vaccinations on school property; administrators recommended keeping the current language that permits school‑based, parent‑consented vaccination opportunities while requiring parental presence for emergency‑use‑authorization vaccines.
Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on a set of comprehensive development master plan (CDMP) amendments and a zoning application, and deferred several other items to a Nov. 20 meeting after requests for more details.
Redford Union Schools District No. 1, School Boards, Michigan
Miles Thomasitis, the district director of buildings, grounds, transportation and security, summarized routine and annual preventive-maintenance tasks, the district's move from SchoolDude to FMX for work orders, upgrades to AEDs and the schedule for roof, boiler and backflow inspections.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee voted 3-0 to move a resolution recommending that use-and-occupancy (U&O) fees tied to a change of ownership in commercial centers be paid by the new owner rather than individual tenants; staff will draft technical amendments.
Albemarle County, Virginia
The Central Virginia Partnership detailed a Go Virginia–funded planning project to develop an Innovation Corridor roadmap focused on life sciences, data and national security industries, describing data work, stakeholder interviews and a March deliverable that could lead to implementation funding.
Prince George's County, Maryland
Clean Water Partnership representatives briefed the committee on a decade of stormwater retrofit work: 428 projects, roughly $378 million in design/construction/maintenance to date, a 30‑year maintenance contract and an emphasis on long‑term upkeep and community engagement.
Lake County, Colorado
Lake County commissioners voted to adopt Resolution 2025-29 expressing support for the Healthy School Meals for All funding proposal on the November ballot.
Indian River County, Florida
Indian River County commissioners and Planning & Zoning held a joint workshop Nov. 18 to seek consensus on rewriting parts of the county's plan-development (PD) rules, prioritizing a formal definition of "public benefit" and steps that would steer waivers, affordable-housing incentives and procedural notice.
Redford Union Schools District No. 1, School Boards, Michigan
At a regular meeting in the district meeting room, the Redford Union Schools Board of Education adopted a resolution urging Michigan lawmakers to pass the 2025–26 school aid budget, approved a revision to the student code of conduct changing a mandatory review standard to discretionary, and appointed members to two ad hoc advisory committees.
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland
Monumental Liquors, 2125 E. Monument St., admitted opening four minutes before the 9 a.m. permitted time; the board imposed the mandatory $1,000 fine for prohibited hours.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
Directors asked staff to return with additional materials — including Colorado Department of Education best-practice guidance, a statutory crosswalk and data on restorative-practice outcomes — before acting on proposed revisions to the district’s bullying-prevention and discipline policies.
Lake County, Colorado
The BOCC approved an amended professional services agreement with Larson Engineering to continue work on a 24-unit townhome project; staff said the amendment is covered by existing project budgeted funds and cost-sharing with the city and Oakwood reduced other survey costs.
Abilene, Taylor County, Texas
The council approved consent agenda items 3–20 in a single motion and confirmed a slate of appointments and reappointments to city boards and commissions.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The Prince George’s County Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee on Thursday acted on a package of resolutions addressing procurement, community wealth building, economic tools and employee pay, recording a mix of favorable moves and holds, all by 3-0 votes.
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland
Locals Only, 25 E. Cross St., admitted violations for live entertainment without authorization on four dates; the board imposed four $750 fines (one per violation) and ordered payment within 30 days, citing repeated infractions and difficulties completing requisite zoning conditional-use steps.
Prince George's County, Maryland
Department of Environment officials briefed the Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee on the county’s Climate Action Plan and implementation strategy, previewing a Nov. 20 leadership summit, employee training, resilience hubs and a plan to finish five remaining implementation strategies in FY26.
Lake County, Colorado
County commissioners voted to donate $8,000 to Saint George Episcopal Mission to help cover food and temporary staffing while federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are expected to be delayed for November. County staff said 502 Lake County residents receive SNAP and last month’s issuance totaled about $104,000.
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland
Inspectors found The Spot used an unlicensed outdoor deck and a manager refused entry to an inspector; the board assessed five violations and $250 fines for each, citing repeated issues and ordered payment within 30 days.
Abilene, Taylor County, Texas
The council granted a temporary amendment to allow golf carts on streets adjacent to Pioneer Drive Baptist Church for Sundays and Wednesdays during sanctuary construction, with safety requirements and a plan to repeal the change when construction ends.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
The board reviewed draft revisions to BEDH/BEDB to change public-comment timing, add an optional second session, and propose Raptor check‑in for board meetings. Board members asked administration for logistics and timing analysis before advancing any required operational changes.
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Maryland
The Board of Liquor License Commissioners found multiple violations at Castle Seafood Restaurant on Poteet Street and imposed fines and a five-month suspension, citing repeated loud music, outdoor patrons not seated and restroom/health-code issues.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee voted 3-0 to advance CR-92-2025, authorizing a six‑month feasibility study to evaluate potential sites, costs and operational models for a county‑owned grocery store after a policy briefing and community vendor testimony.
Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tennessee
At its Oct. 23 meeting the Lenoir City Schools Board approved minutes, annual compliance and accountability reports, a Nike/BSN sports rewards contract, the 2026 board meeting agenda and made several appointments; motions passed by members present.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
Interim literacy coordinator Yuki Rockwell told the board the district’s K–3 literacy measures show improvement, with end-of-year proficiency moving from 73% to 77% in the available DIBELS comparison and a reduction in students performing well below benchmarks.
Prince George's County, Maryland
The committee recommended a favorable report (3-0) on a resolution allowing the Town of Capitol Heights to operate stop‑sign monitoring cameras; members requested a technical amendment to clarify that covered locations are within school zones and noted the municipality — not the county — receives revenue from violations.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
Board members and staff debated a proposed JBAA regulation for access to sex‑designated restrooms at District 49 on Oct. 23 and signaled consensus toward a ‘balanced’ approach that preserves dignity, avoids intrusive verification and adds parent notification for student accommodation requests.
Benton County, Oregon
Opponents and some emergency responders questioned whether current on‑site staffing, reporting and fire suppression are sufficient; staff and the applicant proposed conditions including two 4,000‑gallon water trucks, red‑flag day monitoring and coordination with Adair Village fire services, while opponents said reporting has been incomplete.
Benton County, Oregon
Representatives from cities, regional haulers and the Oregon Refuse and Recycling Association urged commissioners to approve the expansion, arguing Coffin Butte is a necessary regional facility and that denial would raise costs, increase truck miles and spur illegal dumping; proponents pointed to staff’s proposed conditions and technical reviews.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado
The district reported rising STAR Math proficiency and high participation (about 96%), while middle-school proficiency remains lower than elementary and high school; professional development (Mission DNA) and coaching were cited as key supports.
Albany City, Linn County, Oregon
City staff presented a proposed Multiunit Property Tax Exemption (MUPTI) program and accompanying program guide and intergovernmental agreement; council discussion focused on public‑benefit criteria, eligibility, timelines and implementation steps with Linn County and local taxing districts.
Benton County, Oregon
County staff and hydrogeology consultants told the board the expansion will require preconstruction baseline groundwater monitoring (two years), permits from DOGAMI/DEQ and ongoing sampling; the applicant agreed to baseline sampling and to offer testing of nearby domestic wells.