What happened on Saturday, 25 October 2025
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
On Oct. 23, 2025, the Salem City Council approved first passage of a Smart Growth Overlay zoning amendment tied to a proposed expansion of LifeBridge shelter and new Harbor Light housing units. The ordinance passed first reading and was referred to the Ordinances, Licenses and Legal Affairs Committee co-posted with the committee of the whole for ‘‘
Lake Stevens, Snohomish County, Washington
The Lake Stevens Salary Commission recommended a 2.44% cost-of-living adjustment for elected officials, a 1% market adjustment for the mayor and a 10% additional stipend for the council president, and scheduled a public hearing for Dec. 1.
Lake Elmo City, Washington County, Minnesota
The Lake Elmo Planning Commission voted to recommend city council approval of a comprehensive plan amendment and the preliminary plat and planned-unit development (PUD) for MI Homes’ Inwood townhome project, subject to staff’s 15 recommended conditions addressing parking, sidewalks, siding materials and final engineering review.
United Nations, Federal
Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng presented her final report to the U.N. General Assembly Third Committee, urging stronger protections for health and care workers after what she described as systematic attacks in Gaza, Sudan and other conflict zones.
Lorain County, Ohio
The Board approved a contract with CBTS Technology Solutions to replace the child support phone system; Job and Family Services said the new system will cost roughly $34,000 in its first year versus an estimated $160,000 under the old arrangement.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
Trustee Steve urged residents to submit water meter readings via the village website or text link to prevent estimated bills. The Public Works report said crews installed 16 meters, made water-main repairs and focused on street work; the village has applied for an unspecified streets grant for next year.
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
Salem City committee discussed an ordinance and zoning change to increase the cap on retail marijuana establishments from five to allow three additional licenses, with a proposed preference for social equity and economic empowerment applicants; the committee voted to keep the matter in committee pending zoning and planning board action.
Municipal Court of Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
During a brief appearance in Municipal Court of Providence, a defendant pleaded not guilty to a traffic citation and said her husband was driving her car; no court ruling or next date was recorded in the transcript excerpt.
United Nations, Federal
An unnamed delegate addressing the United Nations on the Security Council's 80th anniversary called for expanded membership, greater representation for Africa and Asia Pacific and support for proposals to limit the veto, saying the council's legitimacy is fragile and must be strengthened to preserve peace.
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
After testimony from a Derby Street business and a formal recommendation from the Department of Public Services, the council referred the question of allowing year-round parklets to the Government Services Committee co-posted with the Committee of the Whole. The city solicitor had earlier issued temporary waivers for two Derby Street restaurants to
Salem City, Essex County, Massachusetts
The Salem City Council committee voted to grant a secondhand-valuable (secondhand goods) license to Game Zone during its Oct. 23, 2025 meeting; the motion was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.
Lorain County, Ohio
The county authorized four purchase-of-service agreements totaling up to $1.9 million to provide nonemergency medical transportation for Medicaid recipients and heard staff describe about 35,000 annual trips for roughly 800 residents.
Lorain County, Ohio
The board accepted sanitary sewers in phases 3 and 4 of the Del Webb Hickory Green subdivision in Columbia Township. During public comment, residents raised concerns about the county’s proposed '61-19' regional sewer district and disputed financial flows between Avon Lake and Lorain-area utilities.
Bonner County, Idaho
At a Bonner County Civil Defense Resilience Team meeting, presenter Aza Gadsden described how "systemic" financial events can disrupt banks, stores and supply chains, and urged local preparation focused on skills, local production and alternative monies such as gold and silver.
Tehachapi Unified, School Districts, California
At a Oct. 25 special meeting, Tehachapi Unified trustees heard Teeter Architects’ draft facilities master plan, which identifies roughly $125 million in preliminary project costs and prioritizes TK/kindergarten classrooms, high school performing-arts and stadium work, roof and HVAC replacement, and removal or replacement of portables. Trustees were
Lorain County, Ohio
The Board approved three small home-repair contracts funded through program year 2023 CHIP/LSO accounts and heard a county update on an outreach campaign and free trainings to expand the pool of certified contractors for CHIP and Lead Safe work.